The 2008 Lincoln MKX has 6 recalls, the most serious being Takata airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The airbag concern covers both front inflators: prolonged exposure to heat and humidity causes the propellant inside to degrade, and the inflator can rupture violently during a crash deployment rather than inflating the bag normally. These recalls are particularly relevant for vehicles registered or driven in hot, humid regions.
There are also two fuel system recalls describing the same underlying defect: a dimple can form at a spot weld on the bottom of the fuel tank, allowing fuel to drip or seep from the tank. If that leaked fuel contacts an ignition source, it can start a fire.
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
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
A contamination during production may have caused a dimple in the fuel tank bottom at a spot weld, potentially compromising the tank.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel tank has a manufacturing defect — a dimple at a spot weld on the bottom. This dimple can cause fuel to weep or drip from the tank, which could ignite and cause fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank. If a dimple is found, they will replace the entire fuel tank.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
