Lincoln Mkx 2010

Model Mkx made in 2010 by Lincoln got 34 consumer complains as well as 8 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting and interior lighting. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and power train. The car has one 3.5 engine.

Model 2010

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
3.5 6Automatic, 6 gearsF18/25/2022.2/34.2/26.3625G1950Special Purpose Vehicle, SUV 2WD27/05/2009
3.5 6Automatic, 6 gearsA17/23/1920.9/31.4/24.6021G2051Special Purpose Vehicle, SUV 4WD02/06/2009

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
TSB-10-21-610/21/201010039159Ford: the idle speed drops lower than desired and may fluctuate. there may be two possible trouble codes stored. *rm07/12/2011
TSB-10-21-610/21/201010039159Ready07/12/2011
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB-11-5-605/10/201110039121Ready07/08/2011
TSB-11-5-605/10/201110039121Ford: there may be a sluggish acceleration or hesitation feeling when rolling to a stop. this will be followed by a harsh bump. *rm07/08/2011
SB-2143007/01/201010034629Ford/lincoln: transmission built before 6/1/10 with 4th gear start, delay/hesitation on acceleration from a stop-no dtcs. this may be caused by a sticking multiplex shift valve in the valve body. *pe12/13/2010
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SB-2143007/01/201010034629Ford/lincoln: transmission built before 6/1/10 with 4th gear start, delay/hesitation on acceleration from a stop-no dtcs. this may be caused by a sticking multiplex shift valve in the valve body. *pe12/13/2010
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK
TSB-10-21-1410/27/201010039158Ready07/12/2011
TSB-10-21-1410/27/201010039158Ford: the stability control/traction light may intermittently come on with a single trouble code stored. 2010 edge/mkx. *rm07/12/2011

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
05/10/201255000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that the driver side low beam headlight failed. after inspecting the vehicle he realized that the wiring harness was melted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and advised that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 55,000.
05/10/201255000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that the driver side low beam headlight failed. after inspecting the vehicle he realized that the wiring harness was melted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and advised that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 55,000. kmj
05/10/201255000
 Tl - the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that the driver side low beam went out, after inspecting the vehicle he realized that the wiring harness had melted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who verified the failure and stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 55,000. pm
INTERIOR LIGHTING
10/10/20103410
 Design failure. lincoln mkx instrument panel does not light up in the daytime. consequently, it is extremely difficult to see the speedometer and know how fast you are going, especially in bright sunshine and traveling n or s as the speedometer is in deep shadow. the potential for excessive speed accidents is great!
PARKING BRAKE
05/03/2010350001
 The parking brake on my lincoln mkx will not hold the vehicle on a slope. the dealer and ford motor company say that there is nothing that can be done about it. according to them, the brake is designed to function when the transmission is in park. using the transmission to hold the car does not comply with the federal regulations for parking brakes which are quite clear. the regs state that: every combination of motor vehicles must be equipped with a parking brake system adequate to hold the vehicle or combination on any grade on which it is operated, under any condition of loading in which it is found on a public road (free of ice and snow). there is no mention of the transmission or park in the regulations. the brakes alone will not hold the vehicle so the vehicle is quite dangerous. property and people will be damaged. the same braking system is used on the ford edge. *tr
SEATS
12/01/2012290001
 I am not sure if this is the right place to present this issue, but will explain my concern here. i have an issue with the location of the driver's seat location in my lincoln mkx. i am 6'2 tall and have long legs. i have had a knee replacement which left me with reduced range of motion in my leg. my issue is that i cannot straighten my leg out enough to be comfortable while driving due to the limited rearward motion of the seat. in speaking with the service manager at the dealer where i purchased the vehicle, he suggested that i contact ford/lincoln directly. in doing so, they advised that contact you people at this e-mail address. it is my intention to point out this matter to you and seek some advice and direction. my proposal is to raise the seat height approximately 3 and add a piece of flat metal under the seat track which could be redrilled to allow the seat to move rearward approximately 3+. these modifications would use the same holes in the seat track and the attachment locations in the floor that exist now. any replacement bolts that would be used would of equal grade of the original bolts. this modification would allow me to sit higher and further back from the brake and gas pedals while allowing my leg to be straighter, therefore more comfortable. i have seen this type of modification done on other vehicles and it works. if done properly it would not alter the level of safety in the vehicle. at this point ford/lincoln will not support this modification without my presenting the idea to you people for your support on the modification. if you could review this request and advise me on this matter by return e-mail, i would appreciate it. *tr
12/01/201229000
 I am not sure if this is the right place to present this issue, but will explain my concern here. i have an issue with the location of the driver's seat location in my lincoln mkx. i am 6'2 tall and have long legs. i have had a knee replacement which left me with reduced range of motion in my leg. my issue is that i cannot straighten my leg out enough to be comfortable while driving due to the limited rearward motion of the seat. in speaking with the service manager at the dealer where i purchased the vehicle, he suggested that i contact ford/lincoln directly. in doing so, they advised that contact you people at this e-mail address. it is my intention to point out this matter to you and seek some advice and direction. my proposal is to raise the seat height aproximately 3 and add a piece of flat metal under the seat track which could be redrilled to allow the seat to move rearward aproximately 3+. these modifications would use the same holes in the seat track and the attachment locations in the floor that exist now. any replacement bolts that would be used would of equal grade of the origional bolts. this modification would allow me to sit higher and further bcka from the brake and gas pedals while allowing my leg to be straighter, therefore more comfortable. i have seen this type of modification done on other vehicles and it works. if done properly it would not alter the level of safety in the vehicle. at this point ford/lincoln will not support this modification without my presenting the idea to you people for your support on the modification. if you could review this request and advise me on this matter by return e-mail, i would appreciate it.
SERVICE BRAKES
05/03/2010350001
 The parking brake on my lincoln mkx will not hold the vehicle on a slope. the dealer and ford motor company say that there is nothing that can be done about it. according to them, the brake is designed to function when the transmission is in park. using the transmission to hold the car does not comply with the federal regulations for parking brakes which are quite clear. the regs state that: every combination of motor vehicles must be equipped with a parking brake system adequate to hold the vehicle or combination on any grade on which it is operated, under any condition of loading in which it is found on a public road (free of ice and snow). there is no mention of the transmission or park in the regulations. the brakes alone will not hold the vehicle so the vehicle is quite dangerous. property and people will be damaged. the same braking system is used on the ford edge. *tr
05/03/201035000
 The parking brake on my lincoln mkx will not hold the vehicle on a slope. the dealer and ford motor company say that there is nothing that can be done about it. according to them, the brake is designed to function when the transmission is in park. using the transmission to hold the car does not comply with the federal regulations for parking brakes which are quite clear. the regs state that: every combination of motor vehicles must be equipped with a parking brake system adequate to hold the vehicle or combination on any grade on which it is operated, under any condition of loading in which it is found on a public road (free of ice and snow). there is no mention of the transmission or park in the regulations. the brakes alone will not hold the vehicle so the vehicle is quite dangerous. property and people will be damaged. the same braking system is used on the ford edge.
STRUCTURE
02/15/20101
 Blind spot from sde mirrors. *tr
STRUCTURE - BODY
01/09/201019020
 Tl. the contact owns a lincoln mkx. the contact stated the tail gate will not close automatically. the occurs off and on for the last ten months. the contact stated the tail gate only closes manually. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer could not find a problem but notice the tail gate would not close automatically. the contact stated while driving the tail gate adjure flashes on the the dash board and the contact feels the door will open a cause a crash. the failure mileage was 19,020. jo
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
09/10/201012000
 Tl-the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that the advance track light illuminated; he was unable to reset it. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that the sensors for the advance track were defective. the contact was awaiting the arrival of the parts and the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the manufacturer had not been notified. the current mileage was approximately 13,000. the failure mileage was approximately 12,000-bk
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
12/14/201252534
 The vehicle was in our garage with the door closed and the rear hatch window shattered. the window is completely shattered with two softball sized holes where the glass was blown out onto the garage floor. no one was in the car nor the garage when this happened and there were no items in the car that could have caused the damage. we have not moved the vehicle hoping lincoln would care enough to come and see what has happened. they told us they would not send anyone to view the window. the concern is that this is a safety issue that could possibly injure a passenger. this report is provide evidence of our experience.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
03/01/201210000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. while stopped and in reverse with the brakes applied, the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into a concrete wall. the contact sustained injuries to the left arm. the vehicle was towed to a local auto body shop. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. kmj
03/01/201210000
 Tl- the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. while stopped in reverse with the brake pedal depressed the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its on. the vehicle came to a stop when the rear of the vehicle crashed into a concrete wall. the contact sustained injuries to his left arm. the vehicle was towed to a body shop. the manufacturer was not aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000. ds
VISIBILITY
12/14/2012525341
 The vehicle was in our garage with the door closed and the rear hatch window shattered. the window is completely shattered with two softball sized holes where the glass was blown out onto the garage floor. no one was in the car nor the garage when this happened and there were no items in the car that could have caused the damage. we have not moved the vehicle hoping lincoln would care enough to come and see what has happened. they told us they would not send anyone to view the window. the concern is that this is a safety issue that could possibly injure a passenger. this report is provide evidence of our experience. *tr
02/15/20101
 Blind spot from sde mirrors. *tr

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