2017 Lincoln MKX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
52 owner complaints analyzed
5 distinct recall campaigns
29,713 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 22 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 52 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 16 | 30.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 12 | 23.1% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 3.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.9% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 13 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Engine | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 13; Electrical System: 12; Engine: 7; Service Brakes: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Power Train: 3; Wheels: 3; Back Over Prevention: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 30 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026 | 12 |
2017: 3; 2018: 2; 2019: 5; 2020: 9; 2021: 6; 2022: 1; 2023: 5; 2024: 3; 2025: 6; 2026: 12
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 16 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 12 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11397311 · 2021-02-22 (February 22, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED BILL COLLINS FORD LINCOLN OF LOUISVILLE (4220 BARDSTOWN RD, LOUISVILLE, KY 40218, [phone removed]) AND OXMOOR FORD LINCOLN (100 OXMOOR LN, LOUISVILLE, KY 40222, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TI…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11397311 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11405537 · 2021-03-30 (March 30, 2021)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V469000 (SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED GRAPEVINE LINCOLN (801 E. STATE HWY 114, GRAPEVINE, TX 76051, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A F…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11405537 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11024701 · 2017-09-20 (September 20, 2017)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO HAVE A TOW MODE, WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO TOW. WHILE THE 39,000 LBS VEHICLE WAS TOWING A 50,000 LBS RV, THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO GO INTO PARK MODE, WHICH LOCKED ALL FOUR TIRES WHEN THE BATTERY FAILED. ONCE THE VEHICLE WENT INTO PARK MODE, IT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE DRAGGED BY THE RV FOR SEVERAL MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARK MODE FEATURE SHOULD NOT OCCUR SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEUTRAL WHEN IN TOW MODE…
Owner-reported narrative. 22,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11024701 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11231310 · 2019-07-10 (July 10, 2019)
WE HAD TAKEN OUR LINCOLN FOR WARRANTY WORK ON THE NAVIGATION/STEREO AND IT WAS DETERMINED A PART NEEDED TO BE ORDERED. WE WERE TOLD WE COULD DRIVE THE CAR WHILE WAITING ON THE PART TO ARRIVE BUT WHEN WE WENT TO PICK IT UP OUR CAR WOULD NOT START. THE DEALERSHIP CHARGED THE BATTERY AND RAN IT THROUGH SOME TESTS AND EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT SO WE PICKED IT UP THE NEXT DAY. ONE DAY LATER THE VEHICLE ONCE AGAIN WOULD NOT START. DEALERSHIP ONCE AGAIN CHARGED BATTERY AND RAN IT THROUGH TESTS AND ONCE AGAIN EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT. WE DECIDED TO LEAVE TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11231310 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11182361 · 2019-02-25 (February 25, 2019)
THE CAR SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHEN YOU ARE DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED 6 TIMES IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS. THE POWER STEERING SHUTS OFF AND THE CAR COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE YOU ARE ABLE TO TRY TO RESTART THE CAR. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THIS HAPPENS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND YOU ARE IN THE FAST LANE OR MAKING A LEFT TURN ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE CAR TO A LOCAL DEALER (JERRY'S FORD OF LEESBURG VA) AND IT IS NOT SHOWING ANY MAINTENANCE CODES FOR THE ISSUE AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I SPOKE TO FORD (…
Owner-reported narrative. 42,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11182361 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11244537 · 2019-08-16 (August 16, 2019)
I WAS DRIVING AT 50 MPH ON A MAIN HIGHWAY WHEN SUDDENLY HEARD A BELL TONE, THE CAR BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN, THE ENGINE HAD SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE MESSAGE CENTER STATED THE ENGINE WAS SHUTTING OFF. I STEERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE ENGINE. THIS HAS LEFT ME QUITE SHAKEN AS WE HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR A LITTLE OVER 2 WEEKS AND DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT. WE HAVE SEEN THIS HAS OCCURRED WITH OTHER OWNERS, ALSO.
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11244537 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11514440 · 2023-03-29 (March 29, 2023)
The contact owns 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while driving at highway speeds. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle would operate normally. The contact stated that during the failure, the check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable the determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manu…
Owner-reported narrative. 58,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11514440 at NHTSA ↗