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Lincoln MKX 2016–2018 (2nd gen)
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- Price
- $38,260–$55,900
- MPG
- 20
- Strength: Excellent safety
- Strength: Excellent cargo & utility
- Strength: Strong comfort
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
How it scores for you10 scores
Quiet, quick with the 2.7T, and five-star safe, but brake-hose recalls and engine complaint history make a documented service record essential.
Recalled about 50% more often than cars of the same model years; 3 of its 9 recalls were serious. About 5% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -6 points for its wider reputation.
5-star overall NHTSA crash rating (frontal 5, side 5, rollover 4).
About $3,250 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 20% of cars we track.
37.2 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 88% of other SUVs we track.
Generous two-row space front and rear, though the console-heavy cockpit feels snugger than rivals.
2.7L EcoBoost is genuinely quick, but the chassis is tuned soft and steering is light and mute.
Sync 3 (from mid-2016), adaptive cruise, and 360 camera were competitive; Revel audio impressive.
Very quiet cabin, optional 22-way seats, and a supple ride make comfort its standout trait.
Luxury brands like Lincoln tend to lose value faster than average.
Rated to tow 3,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls17 recalls
17 recalls · 5 common complaint areas across 2016–2018
- Brakes — 49 complaints (2016)
- Recall — Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator; electrical system: starter assembly (2018)
- Electrical — 24 complaints (2016)
2018
- RecallElectrical: alternator/generator/regulator; electrical system: starter assembly18V548000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
- RecallLatches/locks/linkages: doors: LATCH18V612000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 2
- RecallAir bags; electrical: wiring: interior/under dash; seats: front assembly: power adjust20V414000
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more w
- RecallService brakes; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings20V469000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings25V544000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- Complaint clusterBrakes7 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
I have experienced this issue and it's been 9 months since the first issuance from Ford on this recall. I paid $523 to repair and this is insane since mechanic told me its an OME part so still going to possibly have same issue till recall is handled.
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other7 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The 2018 Lincoln MKX Third Brake Light lens cracked off in 3 pieces while going through the automatic car wash dryer on the evening of Friday March 20, 2026. This appears to be an Engineering design issue.
2017
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module17V123000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables19V809000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.
- RecallAir bags; electrical: wiring: interior/under dash; seats: front assembly: power adjust20V414000
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more w
- RecallService brakes; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings20V469000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings25V544000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- Complaint clusterBrakes16 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle veered to the right. Additionally, the vehicle shuddered while slowing down and while making a turn. The contact stated that while driving downhill and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle j
- Complaint clusterElectrical11 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The check engine light is on for periods of time and then goes off. Maybe the sensor is faulty?
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other6 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicle Leased for 36 months December, 2016. 3 miles on it. At end of lease then purchased the vehicle with a Lincoln Premier Warranty. June 2021 the passenger side dashboard began to lift from its mounting and bubbling up and sort of waffeling across the top of the dashboard then migrating toward
2016
- RecallChild seat: tether: connector/clip16V343000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fai
- RecallAirbags: frontal: driver side: inflator module17V123000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to
- RecallSteering: electric power assist system19V632000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Min
- RecallElectrical: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables19V809000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.
- RecallAir bags; electrical: wiring: interior/under dash; seats: front assembly: power adjust20V414000
Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more w
- RecallService brakes; service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings20V469000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
- RecallService brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings25V544000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- Complaint clusterBrakes49 complaintscomplaints:SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving 30 MPH, the brake pedal became inoperable, and the brake warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled away from oncoming traffic to ensure that the vehicle stopped and avoided a crash. The vehicle was taken to an indepen
- Complaint clusterElectrical24 complaintscomplaints:ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
FOR THESE LAST SEVERAL MONTHS, NEAR OR AROUND DECEMBER OF 2025 MY 2016 LINCOLN MKX HAS BEEN SHORTING OUT OR HAVING GLITCHES IN THE CENTER CABIN. THE CROSS TRAFFIC SYSTEM AND BLINDSPOT SYTEM FAULT HAVE TURNED ON AND OFF SIMULTANEOUSLY CREATING A SHORT IN THE CABIN RESULTING IN THE ac OR hEAT TURN
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other18 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have an oil pan leak and when I went online to see what the problem may be, I found that many people were having the same problem as I have for my year make and model vehicle, but it has not been recalled for the manufacture to repair.
- Complaint clusterEngine16 complaintscomplaints:ENGINE
The internal water pump failed, dumping a half gallon of antifreeze into the engine oil. This caused the engine to suddenly stall and lose all power while driving in the middle of active traffic, creating a severe crash hazard .
- Complaint clusterPowertrain10 complaintscomplaints:POWER TRAIN
Tuesday June 2, 2026 my car went into the shop. At which time the viscous coupler was replaced for the rear AWD differential. This was a Ford OEM Part that had failed. Upon replacing it shut up they found the rear differential gear assembly was in fact also in need of being replaced. The needed par
Cost to own$27,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$38,260–$55,900
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,250/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
17
Highway MPG
25
Combined MPG
20
Horsepower
335 hp
Doors
4
Length
190.2 in
Width
76.0 in
Height
66.1 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Curb weight
4,387 lb
Cargo volume
37.2 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
68.8 cu ft
Towing capacity
3,500 lbs
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