2013 Lincoln Mkx Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2013 Lincoln Mkx, and owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2013 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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Axle shaft (power train)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011,…
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence…
163 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2013 Lincoln Mkx have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,641 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 25 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Back up camera don't work half the time or it is upside down and don't allow proper visibility to back up safely. Have to rely on mirrors and windows to back up.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 11, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, with the transmission warning light illumi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 8, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2013 Lincoln MKX (MKX AWD, MKX FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–21 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17–19 / 23–26 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Small 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 2013 Lincoln Mkx
How do I know if my 2013 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2013 Lincoln Mkx; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 14V393000).
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.