This page covers 5 recalls, 50 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2017 Lincoln Mkx.
19–20 mpg combined
11.8–12.4 L/100km
Small 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 4 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKX cluster most heavily around the brake system and electrical system. The brake complaints are the most consistent thread, owners frequently describe the pedal going soft or spongy without warning, sometimes requiring floor-level pressure before the vehicle slows, and in several cases the brake warning light illuminates alongside the loss of pedal feel. The electrical complaints cover a broader range of symptoms, including module-related failures and system disruptions, though no single electrical issue repeats as clearly as the brake pedal behavior. The soft, unresponsive pedal pattern appears across multiple independent reports and is the most concentrated concern in this complaint set.
50
Total Complaints
By System
The 2017 Lincoln MKX has 5 recalls, the most serious being brake and fire risks: both the front and rear brake hoses can rupture and leak fluid, extending stopping distances, and on 3.7L-equipped models, a battery cable can short against a transmission bracket and start a fire.
On the safety equipment side, vehicles with 16-way electric tilt seats have a recall where a sensor interaction with the seat mechanism can cause the airbag to deploy without warning or fail to deploy in a crash. There is also a separate airbag concern where the driver's frontal airbag may not fully inflate or the cushion can detach from the module during deployment, reducing protection in a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear brake jounce hose can rupture and leak brake fluid, potentially affecting braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace damaged rear brake jounce hoses and adjust undamaged hoses at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
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 →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely, potentially affecting braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses with new hoses featuring revised braid material at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The edge of the seat cushion frame may contact and damage the wire harness when using the seat's tilt function, which could cause the airbag to deploy unexpectedly or fail to deploy in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will apply protective tape to the seat cushion frame edge and inspect and repair or replace the wire harness if damaged, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The battery positive cable harness may rub against the transmission shifter cable bracket, creating an electrical short circuit.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove harness clips and guide, then install a protective wire channel shield and sleeve around the battery cable.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
In a crash, the driver's front air bag may not fully inflate or the cushion may separate from the air bag module, reducing crash protection.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver's front air bag module at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
