The 2007 Lincoln MKX has 6 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag inflator defect affecting both the driver and passenger sides, where the inflators can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
These airbag recalls are geographic in scope, primarily affecting vehicles that have been registered or sold in high-humidity regions such as the Gulf Coast states, Hawaii, and U.S. territories, as prolonged exposure to heat and moisture accelerates the propellant degradation that causes the rupture. The remaining two recalls are lower in severity. One involves ACDelco replacement wheel hub spindles with oversized stud shoulders that can make installation difficult with certain aftermarket brake rotors, though original equipment rotors are not affected. The other covers a daytime running light system that may be inoperable, reducing the vehicle's visibility to other drivers and pedestrians in daylight, though normal headlights continue to function.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode. This can happen when the propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver or passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant breakdown after prolonged exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the air bag module and replace the module or inflator if needed, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Wheel hub spindles have studs with oversized shoulders that may not fit properly with certain aftermarket brake rotors. If installed incorrectly, the wheel may vibrate or wobble, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
What the fix does
Replace the spindle with a corrected part. Contact Bearing Tech at 800-677-3477 or recall@brgtec.com for a replacement spindle.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost. Ford will mail recall notices and notify owners when parts are available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The daytime running light system does not work, making your vehicle less visible to other drivers and pedestrians during the day. Regular headlights function normally.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the vehicle's electronic module to restore daytime running light operation.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
