This page covers 1 recall, 147 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2011 Lincoln Mkx.
19–21 mpg combined
11.2–12.4 L/100km
Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
Electrical system complaints dominate owner reports for the 2011 Lincoln MKX, followed by brakes. On the electrical side, owners frequently describe unexpected warning lights illuminating while driving, malfunctioning backup cameras that display a black screen or an inverted image, and in some cases a burning smell accompanied by unusually hot power outlets. Brake complaints are the second most common concern, with multiple owners describing a loss of braking ability, pedal going to the floor or brakes failing to respond, in situations that required emergency stops. The engine category rounds out the top three reported systems, though those complaints are less specific in the narratives available here. The backup camera issue appears consistently enough to be a known nuisance for this model year, with owners reporting the image flipping upside down intermittently rather than failing outright.
147
Total Complaints
6
Crash-Related
4
Fire-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
At a glance
What can fail
The liftgate's control module may have settings that prevent the liftgate from locking properly.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the control module software to restore proper liftgate locking function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
