2011 Lincoln Mkx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2011 Lincoln Mkx, and owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2011 Lincoln Mkx
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Software (electrical system)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ford f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a custom software routine to read the suspect body control module (BCM) serial…
Remedy: Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
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Body (structure)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
Remedy: Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Lock (latches/locks/linkages)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 edge and lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2010, through october 8, 2010. These vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. The safety recall began on november 1, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2011 Lincoln Mkx have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 4 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,416 miles. Complaints peaked in 2018 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“It’s been a 4 year battle. I received a bait and switch clone vehicle A Frankenstein!! The vehicle and vin are clones. The vehicle was delivered in the dark after hours during a time I was sick. Im al”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 15, 2026 · Service brakes
“PTU failing and leaking fluid. Needs replacement. Ford stated it’s a lifetime fluid but the fluid fails due to sitting next to hot exhaust. The unit needs replacement at a cost of $3400. Unit is curre”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 10, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2011 Lincoln MKX (MKX AWD, MKX FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 17–19 / 23–25 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lincoln Mkx model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Mkx model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Lincoln Mkx | 5 | 298 |
| 2008 Lincoln Mkx | 6 | 253 |
| 2009 Lincoln Mkx | 6 | 66 |
| 2010 Lincoln Mkx | 6 | 111 |
| 2011 Lincoln Mkx | 3 | 149 |
| 2012 Lincoln Mkx | 1 | 84 |
| 2013 Lincoln Mkx | 1 | 163 |
| 2014 Lincoln Mkx | 1 | 35 |
| 2015 Lincoln Mkx | 0 | 19 |
| 2016 Lincoln Mkx | 7 | 156 |
| 2017 Lincoln Mkx | 5 | 52 |
| 2018 Lincoln Mkx | 5 | 31 |
| 2019 Lincoln Mkx | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Lincoln Mkx | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2011 Lincoln Mkx
How do I know if my 2011 Lincoln Mkx has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2011 Lincoln Mkx; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 10V516000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lincoln models
- Town Car3,308 complaints
- Continental1,678 complaints
- Mkz1,665 complaints
- Navigator1,353 complaints
- LS982 complaints
- Mark VIII826 complaints
- Mkc599 complaints
- Aviator488 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.