lincoln mkx Problems

lincoln mkx 2007 Complaints

STRUCTURE

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that the dashboard reflects onto the windshield. the reflection caused poor visibility because it covered 90% of the windshield. the current and failure mileages were 500. updated 09/05/07. *jb

Reported in: RIVERDALE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C77B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

2007 lincoln mkx customer dissatisfaction and safety notification customer states that the vehicle down shifts extremely harsh and jerks bangs and throws you forward**nar**cc the consumer stated that the vehicle has had transmission problems since taking possession of the vehicle. the consumer stated that it jerks so violently that it feels as though you have a hit a pothole. the consumer stated when speaking to the dealer they informed him that the excessive jolting or jerking was normal. the consumer stated that he either wants the dealer to ascertain the problem or the dealer replace the vehicle. the consumer provided road tests and the vehicle description information at time of purchase.

Reported in: STATEN ISLAND NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C87B

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

dangerous windshield glare. times when all forward view is obscure,dealer has no answers and claims lincoln is no help. must someone be injured before this dangerous situation is fixed?

Reported in: YUMA AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

STEERING

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. while driving 30 mph the vehicle would constantly pull to the right. the vehicle was inspected on three occasions however, the failure continued to occur. the contact was concerned about the constant steering and alignment failure. the failure mileage was 195 and the current mileage was 1,200 miles. updated 02/01/08. *lj

Reported in: OCALA FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C27B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. while driving 70 mph the traction control engaged without warning which caused the vehicle to move from lane to lane. the contact pulled over and stopped the vehicle. she stated that the traction control engaged again, when she accelerated. the failure mileage was 400 and the current mileage was 861. updated 09/11/07

Reported in: CLIFTON PARK NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C87B

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the next day after the vehicle was purchased, the contact experienced poor visibility from the windshield while driving. the glare from the dashboard is the cause of failure. ford is aware of the design flaw. the failure speed was unknown. the current mileage was 850 and failure mileage was 578. the consumer stated oc welsh suggested getting the windows tinted to solve the problem but the problem still exists. updated 08/28/07

Reported in: BLUFFTON SC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C27B

STRUCTURE

2007 lincoln mkx blinding dashboard in bright sunlight. customer states that the dashboard is light beige and is blinding when it reflects into the windshield on a bright sunny day. *kb

Reported in: WAYNE NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C87B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

fuel economy information.

Reported in: SALISBURY NC || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C37B

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

2007 lincoln mkx headrest is causing severe neck pain. consumer states it is causing neck pain and headaches. he states that the headrest is fixated forward and cannot be changed. he said the pain is coming from the head being forced forward. *kb the consumer stated the headrest only adjust up or down. changing the seat angle doesn't change the headrest angle. *jb

Reported in: COLONIA NJ || Crash: N || VIN #:

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the contact cannot see the instrument panel while driving during the day. the panel becomes invisible and he cannot tell how fast he is driving. he also stated that the windshield has a tremendous glare. the service manager at the dealer drove the vehicle and agreed that the glare was very bad, but stated that nothing could be done. the windshield glare constantly remains during the daytime. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 3,000 and failure mileage was 50. updated 03-19-08 *bf the consumer stated the windshield is made by carlite co. and has a special coating between the glass. updated 03/19/08

Reported in: TITUSVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C87B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

Reported in: TITUSVILLE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C87B

AIR BAGS

2007 lincoln mkx with passenger seat airbag problems. consumer states that when his wife is in the passenger seat the airbags do not engage. dealer told him to tell his wife to eat more and gain weight. he would like to know how to fix this problem. *kb

Reported in: SUN LAKES AZ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C67B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

while our 2007 lincoln mkx was standing still, pressure was applied to the brake pedal and it went to the floor. i tried it several times over the next few days with the same result. took it into the dealer, dealer said it was normal. i objected to that comment. on further investigation by the dealer, they said it was the master cylinder. they did replace the master cylinder. i got into the vehicle, pressed on the brake pedal, thought it felt funny, complained again to the dealer. they said they would give me a test drive with the same type of vehicle. before that happened, the mechanic came out, got in my vehicle, pushed down on the brake pedal, which again went to the floor. his statement was huh?, must be in the vacuum system. that system is in the process of being replaced. will keep everyone posted in the next few days.

Reported in: GIG HARBOR WA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C37B

TIRES

within the last 3 months i have had 3 flat tires due to faulty valve stems.

Reported in: SYKESVILLE MD || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C57B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have not had an accident yet, but several soon will! i have a 2007 lincoln mkx (same as ford edge and same problem according to the dealer). when on a hill, even a relatively slight incline, and you take your foot off the brake to go to the gas after a stop, it rolls backward! it acts like a car with a clutch-even though it is an automatic. i have never in 50 years of driving had an automatic that did this rather than hold itself for that split second until you can make the switch from brake to gas!. the dealers answer is that ford has said nothing about it and it" meets all specs". talk with ford dealers informed me that edge owners have the same problem. the ford consumer line says it is "within engineering specs". they also suggested putting left foot on the brake and right to gas for faster rpm to avoid it! one service manager opined that the specifications were set so low at idle, to try and get mileage estimates within the required regulatory guidelines, that it did not have enough idle speed to hold the car on an incline, like most automatics, because of its weight! this is an accident waiting to happen, if it has not already! although rolling back into someone else's vehicle close behind you on an incline may not result in serious injury, it certainly will cause expensive repairs and unnecessary "road rage" between the drivers possibly resulting in injuries or death! ford should not be allowed to "cheat" on gas mileage requirements by reducing vehicle idle to the point of creating an unnecessary safety situation!

Reported in: WAIPAHU HI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C67B

TIRES

on september 21, 2008 had flat tire on left rear due to cracked valve stem. on october 5,2008 had another flat tire right front due to faulty valve stem. checked other 2 tires and valve stems are cracked. have only 17,648 miles on 2007 lincoln mkx. will be contacting dealer and continental tire on october 6th to see what action is being done to rectify this problem.

Reported in: TULLAHOMA TN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C57B

TIRES

i have a 2007 lincoln mkx. within the past 3 months or so, i have had 3 different valve stem malfunctions (leaky stems on 3 different tires) resulting in my vehicle being disabled. the last one causing my tire to blow out. i was told by a tech that it was the valve stem on the first two tires so when my tire sensor warned me of low pressure today, i checked my stems. sure enough...one was leaking. i was approximately 35 miles from home and it is christmas day...so i aired up my tire and headed home. approx ten miles down the street, my tire blew out (beyond repair). i thank god that my son and i who were traveling alone were not injured...but with this being the 3rd leaky stem, i would say that there is truly a problem with my continental cross contact lx tires. i have size p245/60r18.

Reported in: OKEECHOBEE FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C07B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

albany, ga (walb) - imagine you're on your way to work, when suddenly, you car suddenly becomes engulfed in flames. that's exactly what happened to anita tunstill tuesday morning while she was driving along roxanna road in radium springs. but when you see what's left of her car, you'll see why its miracle she's alive. it sounded like a dump truck at first, then came a loud noise. "i just heard a crash. a boom." but what eliza berry heard from inside a roxanna road home was no dump truck. and what do she see? "fire. just a huge fire." a huge fire that engulfed tunstall's lincoln mkx. the 57-year-old tunstall was behind the wheel of the suv on her way to work when she noticed smoke coming from the back of her car. witnesses tried flagging her down, but by that time, flames were shooting up the side. she ran off the road, struck a mail box, a sign, and then skidded across the road leaving a trail of flames, coming to a rest underneath a power line. rich williams was driving his kids to school when he saw what happened. "i'm driving around the corner and i see the trail of flames and i noticed that car over there was on fire." not knowing if anyone was trapped inside the burning car, williams and a group of good samaritans, employees at radium springs elementary, jumped into action. "i got out and ran over, and mr. poole, the gym teacher, and another teacher were over here, and this purse came flying out as it was on fire. this lady dove out and we just dragged her away." "the car just started popping, engulfed in flames and exploded." tunstall made out it, in shock, but virtually unharmed. it's a miracle she says, just to be alive. something she credits to the unselfish acts of others who put their lives in harms way to save hers. it isn't clear what caused tunstill's car to catch fire. we spoke with her by phone and she tells us she would like to personally thank those who came to her rescue, adding that she wouldn't be here without them.

Reported in: ALBANY GA || Crash: Y || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

transmission fluid was leaking. was told it was not covered under my warranty as the transmission cooler was damaged by stones. i asked for the part and detected that there were many stones embedded in he transmission cooler. this is a defect that lincoln will not admit to. potential hazard if you spring a leak while driving on the highway.

Reported in: OAKVILLE 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Reported in: OAKVILLE 00 || Crash: N || VIN #:

SUSPENSION:FRONT

front suspension clunk. when turning left or driving over rough roads i notice a clunk or click. i had brought this to the ford / lincoln dealers attention and they said that ford is working on the fix and it was not dangerous. i asked for my paperwork for the various repairs that were looked at or completed and they said that they were going to keep it until they heard back from ford. i don't want some potential problem to go unnoticed. i believe this problem is linked to the failure of the suspension. if you push on the drivers side suspension underneath the vehicle it will make a click noise.

Reported in: CLYDE OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C37B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

lincoln suv mkx ran away acceleration. reported to lincoln dealer. no action on their part, no follow up.

Reported in: LAWRENCE NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C77B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

transmission fluid leak, billowing smoke into the cab of the automobile, with adults and children. first incident 12/13/07 at 5074 mileage- had to pay for rental because it was on a weekend and a more urgent situation. reseal with gasket, bracket, kit replacement. again, same problem, with burning and puddle leaks, 11/24/08, ptu shaft replaced. again, same problem with burning and puddle leaks 12/10/08 - ptu seal leaking, replace ptu assembly a nd center shaft. again, same problem with burning and leak, 02/10/09. no damage noted per report. repair vent hose. 09/02/09 abs. traction control, and wrench light on continuous, vehicle would not accelerate when pressing gas peddle. occurred on freeway as well. found cracked abs ring, replaced left front halfshaft containing ring. 02/24/10 burning again. leak at right center intermediate shaft. seal removed and reinstalled right 1/2 shaft and replaced ptu seal ad deflector per tsb 09 25 07 (? unsure what this date is for).

Reported in: WEST BLOOMFIELD MI || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C87B

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

i have had to have 5 axle seals replaced in this vehicle from the dealer. the last time was may 5, 2010.

Reported in: GROVE CITY OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C67B

POWER TRAIN

click and grinding from front end when turning. eventually bearings had to be replaced and it was only 1 year old. a couple months later right front wheel broke off while driving and almost crashed, it took ford over a month until i got my vehicle back, now rear shocks are leaking and need to be replaced under warranty, i was just told today that the transmission is leaking due to a faulty part that is broken. the car is only 3 years old!

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

SUSPENSION:REAR

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Reported in: SAN JOSE CA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

2007 lincoln mkx caught fire. consumer believes that it caught fire due to a gas tank issue on 2008 lincoln mkx vehicles with gas tank problems. *kb the consumer stated she noticed fire coming from the rear of the vehicle and while doing so, she briefly left the roadway and hit a mailbox and school sign and ran into a ditch. the consumer turned the vehicle off and attempted to exit the drivers side door, but the flames were so intense, that her jacket caught on fire. the consumer immediately closed the door as flames were everywhere. the consumer eventually exited the passenger side and within seconds, the vehicle began making popping sounds and then it blew up. it had completely burned before the fire trucks arrived. the consumer believed the gas tank ruptured. *jb

Reported in: ALBANY GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU68C77B

POWER TRAIN

while at a traffic light i pressed the gas and my vehicle wouldn't move. after reaching 4000 rpm's the vehicle slowly began to move. after arriving at home i placed the vehicle in park and there was a clunk. i tried putting it in drive and it clunked again. i took it to a local shop and they said it was a sensor that controlled shifting. a week later the same problem happened. this time i took it to the dealer, they said there was a solenoid causing the problem.

Reported in: VALRICO FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C77B

SEATS

as i was approaching a stop sign at a local shopping center, the driver's side seat suddenly moved forward, backwards, then the back part reclined and rested in that position.

Reported in: MACON GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 3LNHM26T37R

VISIBILITY

white flakes of dust coming out of vents. according to ford it is a hazard and has risk warnings as follows: may cause eye an respiratory tract irritation. prolonged repeated exposure may cause bone damage and harm to the respirator system. avoid inhaling dust, avoid contact with eyes. however after 3 attempts so far, my lincoln dealer is unable to stop the dust from coming out of the vents!! further research shows ford is aware of this problem but seems to hope customers wont know what it is! then on top of it all my dealer wont cover it as i am 6 months out of warranty....with only 13,600 miles!

Reported in: NILES IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

STRUCTURE

Reported in: NILES IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

SUSPENSION

tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that the driver was driving approximately 10 mph and there was an explosion under the hood. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the transmission exploded. the vehicle was repaired. a few months later, the driver informed the contact that the front passenger side ball joint fractured and the wheel was pointing outward. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer and was awaiting repair. the contact was informed that the ball joint and axle needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 46,000.

Reported in: LANDING NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

POWER TRAIN

Reported in: LANDING NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

POWER TRAIN

we dropped my 2007 ford lincoln mkx off at interstate ford, 125 alexandersville road, miamisburg, oh on 8 apr 2012 for a warranty repair (ptu). at first, they told me it would only be a couple of days, then they said that the part should be in on 13 april. then they said that it should be in on 27 apr but that they weren't sure if it was being released. i called this morning and the part still isn't in. it has now been almost a month (may 3) and i still don't have my car back. i know it's in the warranty to not provide a loaner car. but, when they have no idea when the part is coming in and it's been a significant amount of time, then ford should step up to the plate and do something about it. they should provide a loaner car. it should not take this long for a warranty repair. i also think that there should be a recall on this because it is all over the internet that this is a known problem with mkx and a safety issue. i would like to see a recall on this vehicle and a change in the warranty. it's so bad that the part is on backorder nationwide. even though this did not cause a crash; i believe that it would have if i kept on driving it!

Reported in: DAYTON OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C47B

AIR BAGS

in a frontal accident a flame appeared as the airbag deployed causing burns to right thumb, index finger and lover right thigh. owners manual has not mention of being burnt by the combustion.

Reported in: VALRICO FL || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU68C77B

STRUCTURE: FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

wheels on car are so corroded air will not hold in them lost of air pressure results in tire wear lost control of vehicle unsure braking redoing balance on tires and host of other problems such as wear on shocks and struts vibrating of car causing structure parts to come loose and are fall out of line(hood headlights,front bumper,front fenders front doors ect.)the corrosive wheel are so bad from inside to out that they are a safety issue.this subject should fall up under the perforation warranty(rustcorrosion ).

Reported in: JACKSON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3LNHM28T37R

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: JACKSON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3LNHM28T37R

WHEELS

Reported in: JACKSON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3LNHM28T37R

SUSPENSION

Reported in: JACKSON MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 3LNHM28T37R

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL

output speed sensor failure, due to a known tendency to short in the sensor wiring for 2007 lincoln mkx and ford edge vehicles. this will result in the wrench icon to light up on dash and vehicle will speedometer will be stuck at 0. the worst and most dangerous symptom, however, is that the vehicle will then be stuck in 5th gear, resulting in extremely slow acceleration from a stop or low speeds, especially on inclines. if you put the vehicle in park and then shift into drive, it will result in a heavy 'lurch' and very loud thud, that feels like the vehicle is being rear ended. driving a bit in reverse, then powering off and restarting seems to eventually clear this state and return to normal operation, until it happens again. has happened 3 times in the last 2 days. the first time it happened, it nearly caused an accident as i went to change lanes on the freeway after slowing down in heavy traffic. this can also be extremely dangerous making right turns with oncoming traffic, or left turns with approaching traffic. this is a known defect, due to poor sensor wiringhousing, and poses a definite safety threat. this should qualify for a recall. *js

Reported in: ST PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: ST PAUL MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

SEATS

on july 17,2012 i got into my 2007 lincoln mkx and put the key in the ignition. i have a memory seat so it started to get into my position. well, the seat back started coming forward and would not stop. it pushed my body into the steering wheel while the seat bottom continued to move forward also. i started to panic as i was wedged into the steering wheel and my knees were tightly pressed against the dash. i tried to get the seat to stop moving by pressing the set button on the door and it would not. luckily, the seats are leather which allowed me to slide myself out. this has never happened before and was very terrifying. i honestly thought i was going to be crushed. there needs to be some type of safety stop. if the seat is moved as far forward as possible there is less than 5 inches between the seat back and the steering wheel. this is very unsafe as the motor is so powerful that it could crush a child or seriously hurt a pregnant woman. i am now too afraid to even drive this car for fear it could happen again. there is no reason that the seat should move that far forward. apparently, there is some type of malfunction with the seat. i believe there should be a recall on this.

Reported in: PRINCETON WV || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C77B

POWER TRAIN

my lincoln mkx was having unusual loss of power issues while driving for some time. in mid-september, i discovered a thick, black fluid leaking from the car. on inspection by a mechanic, the problem was with the transfer case and a complete replacement of the transfer case was required. on further research, i discovered that this is a common problem, known to ford/lincoln mechanics, with the 2007 and 2008 models of the lincoln mkx and ford edge. i understand the problem was corrected with later models.

Reported in: NORTH GRAFTON MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C87B

POWER TRAIN

when going about 35 mph the car would vibrate. sometimes it would stall and then slam into gear. now the car started grumbling and i believe the problem is the power transfer unit.. the car will drive fine without the drive shaft but when the drive shaft is in you can't go over 5 mph and the car will start shaking and making a loud grumbling noise.. like when your going over the rumble strips on the side of the road there is obviously a problem with these and hopefully ford will fix it..

Reported in: EVERGREEN PARK IL || Crash: N || VIN #:

ENGINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that while turning at unknown speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where a diagnostic was performed, which located the failure at the computer module. the dealer replaced the computer module and the battery but the failure was not corrected. the vehicle stalled while the contact drove at 55 mph. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer. the vehicle was repaired. the failure mileage was 83,296 and the current mileage 83,775.

Reported in: PALM HARBOR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C97B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: PALM HARBOR FL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C97B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that while driving 3 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a tree. there were no injuries. the vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis but the cause of the failure was undetermined. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 34,000.

Reported in: ATLANTA GA || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU68CX7B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that while parked, she noticed a gasoline fuel odor. the contact inspected the vehicle and found fuel leaking from the fuel tank. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the fuel tank failed at the seam and would need to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Reported in: SUGAR LOAF NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C77B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

could smell gas while parked and engine off. had the car checked and found that the gas tank is leaking at the seam. there is no visible damage. the seam has failed.

Reported in: WAVELAND MS || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68CX7B

SERVICE BRAKES

while i was taking my children to school, was attempting to slow down and come to a complete stop, i could press the and make go down. i had to pretty much as they say stand up on the brakes. while at stop and still applying alot of force to the pedal the car is slowly rolling. the lincoln service manager said it was the brake booster causing the problem. big safety problem!

Reported in: REX GA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C87B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

our vehicle was involved in a rear end crash while stopped at a pedestrian cross walk. the visual damage to our lincoln mkx was the exhaust system and rear bumper. the non-visual damage was the brake power booster. the power surge from the rear end impact while the brakes were engaged caused the brake power booster to fail. both my mechanic and the local ford dealer confirm that the failure of the brake system was caused by the damage related to the rear end impact in the accident. the local ford dealer has seen multiple vehicles brake power boosters fail due to rear end collisions yet the insurance company denied my claim for repair to this system. the failure of this system is a very hazardous condition as it is extremely difficult to brake the vehicle with out this system working correctly.

Reported in: POUGHKEEPSIE NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU88C77B

STRUCTURE:BODY

Reported in: POUGHKEEPSIE NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU88C77B

SERVICE BRAKES

Reported in: POUGHKEEPSIE NY || Crash: Y || VIN #: 2LMDU88C77B

ENGINE

i was driving out of the parking lot suddenly anxious about the gas pedal because however hard i pressed it, the car wouldn't move ahead. i managed to get onto the main road with the emergency wrench coming up along with the driver airbag and zero mileage for the car indicating. however, this was lucky because it didn't happen on highway, i was extremely stressed out standing in the lane to turn to highway. i changed my mind, turned around, and returned to the parking lot at a crawl. i understand now that this is a common issue with the lincoln mkx 2007 due to the fact that the ford opened a claim website related to just this problem. no wonder recently i have been bombarded with the letters to renew my factory warranty as soon as possible. just as i paid off my car last january, it started breaking on me. is it the reason why you make your cars to last only during the period of the 5-year factory warranty?!now, to change sensor on the pedal cost 400+ and i am afraid to drive lincoln mkx because of this safety issue.

Reported in: BOWLING GREEN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C97B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Reported in: BOWLING GREEN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C97B

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reported in: BOWLING GREEN KY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C97B

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, fuel was smelled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced due to a hole in the housing. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 65,000.

Reported in: NORWOOD MA || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU68C97B

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

i was turning and it started making loud noise like rattling .sound like metal and when i hit the gas it sound worse. sort of like it was hard to take off. also,sounds like something rubbing. the noise sounds like it's coming from the passenger side somewhere underneath.

Reported in: CLEVELAND OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C07B

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

i've been smelling gas and i thought it might have been from other cars on the road until today when my car started making a loud noise sounding like it was coming from the passenger front side.it stalled out on me around a month ago for no reason and when i went to park it today i kept smelling gas and noticed it's my vehicle.

Reported in: CLEVELAND OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C07B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Reported in: CLEVELAND OH || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C07B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

after noticing same fuel leak under my car , i took them to ford dealership for inspection. their technician found that fuel tank is heavily corroded around weld on the rear side of the fuel tank, and that fuel leaks at that place when the fuel tank is full. he told me that tank should be replaced. after that i talked with lincoln representative and she told me that lincoln doesn't cover fuel tank replacement after 5 year warranty or 50000 miles.

Reported in: PALOS HILLS IL || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C97B

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

2007 lincoln mk - 70k. smelled gasoline several times at different locations today. further investigation revealed that gasoline is leaking from the seam of the gas tank. have seen multiple complaints on multiple sites including nhtsa for 2007 lincoln mkx and the ford edge(same gas tank assembly). the issue is occurring with these models around the same mileage. ford needs to put out a recall on this item as it is a major safety concern and there should not be an issue with this part at this mileage.

Reported in: FORT WORTH TX || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88CX7B

WHEELS

tl -the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that the rims corroded prematurely and caused the tires to lose air. the dealer cleaned the rims several times; however, the defect was not corrected. the dealer stated that the rims needed to be replaced. the contact also stated that the rims were original equipment. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 75,000. rk

Reported in: INDIANAPOLIS IN || Crash: N || VIN #: 3LNHM26T97R

SERVICE BRAKES

brake booster - i noticed that whenever i came to a stop or slowed down - my car would continue to roll slightly even though i pressed down very hard on the brakes. the pressure of the brake pedal became very stiff and would not allow me to press down on it too much and it felt as if it was going to lock. i eventually had to put my car in neutral whenever i came to a stop just to be cautious and prevent it from possibly rolling into a vehicle or pedestrian crossing the street in front of me. also, when at a complete stop, the brakes would tighten, my car would make an air pressure noise and began to almost stall or vibrate a little as if it would shut completely down. i did not take the toll road for safety reasons due to the hills so i immediately went to the lincoln dealership and i'm now out of pocket $786.00 later because my brake booster went bad. very frustrating since four months ago i had radiator problems and had to replace the cooling regulator to my radiator and replace the hose which was over $1,200.

Reported in: IRVINE CA || Crash: N || VIN #:

POWER TRAIN

ptu leaking with a burning smell. seal and gasket replaced under warranty on 3/1/11 at 33,463 miles. ptu is leaking again in 2014 at 78,000 miles and this time there is no warranty. seeing all the ptu problems on the web with mkx/edge vehicles from 07/08, wonder where the engineers were the day they designed this part and the replacement part and why ford doesn't fix these 07/08 vehicles correctly or warranty this part to 100k miles. ford/lincoln had their chance to fix my vehicle right in 2011 and blew it - will probably take it for repairs elsewhere. have owned ford products for years - maybe not anymore.

Reported in: APPLE VALLEY MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C57B

SERVICE BRAKES

tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. the contact stated that when applying the brakes, the brake pedal would become abnormally stiff. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the technician stated that the brake booster needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage was 118,000.

Reported in: DERBY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88CX7B

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Reported in: DERBY CT || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88CX7B

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

i was smelling gas from my 2007 mkx. i checked under the car for leaks and didn't see any. most times the smell was strong after filling it, so i thought there may have been a little spill-off near the cap and didn't think anything more of it. a few days before 7/1/2014 the gas smell was really strong both outside and inside the car after just filling it up. on 7/1, i was still smelling gas and took the car over to my mechanic. he advised he was seeing an issue at the top of the tank but needed to drop the tank to be sure. he released the truck back to me advising me to drive the gas down to almost "e". when i got home later that day, i started doing research on-line and found many mkx/edge owners with the same complaints regarding the fuel tank. i called lincoln and they opened a case #. i took my truck back to the mechanic on 7/8 and he advised me that the sealing ring was crushed. he explained it was from corrosion due to the ethanol and it was very common. he ordered the parts and told me the truck would be ready on the 7/9. today, 7/9 my mechanic called me to get the ok to fill the tank. he called me back shortly to let me know he found a bigger problem. he advised when he filled the tank, he found the fuel leaking from the seam on the left side of the tank. he advised this was not common. he also advised he looked up the tank's part # and found there was a revision/update to the part but it did not state what it was. he advised me to get on the phone with lincoln and have them come out to take a look at the tank. i spoke with lincoln relations and they told me they don't do that. i'm very upset with lincoln. based on other customer complaints, this has been an on-going issues that lincoln/ford has turned a blind eye to. something needs to be done.

Reported in: MOUNT LAUREL NJ || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C27B

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

gas tank started leaking randomly at 80,000 miles. vehicle has always been garage stored and maintained by the dealer. i have seen and heard of a lot of other people having the same issues with 07-10 lincoln mkx and ford edge of the same year.

Reported in: WINONA MN || Crash: N || VIN #:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

in states where road salt is used, ford is recalling certain vehicles where the license plate lamp assembly may experience an electro-chemical reaction and corrosion as a result of water intrusion. ford's list of recalled vehicles appear to be very narrow. my 2007 lincoln mkx (three years prior to the current recall list) has the same problem - one of the 2 license plate lights is corroded and quit working (it was rusted and fell apart when i went to replace it). i expect the other light isn't far behind. if there is an increased risk of fire, the current recall should warrant a closer look at adding more vehicles that used this component. re: nhtsa campaign number: 14v285000 component(s): exterior lighting consequence: corrosion may result in a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Reported in: APPLE VALLEY MN || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C57B

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

smelled fuel around vehicle about a week ago. after a couple days after smell started, fuel began to leak & drip onto ground. by next day i lost 1/2 tank of fuel onto the ground. took to dealer they found seam on tank is corroded and leaking. repair is $2000. tank alone is $1500. if these tanks are this costly, they should last much longer than 6 - 7 years. this is an unsafe condition and overly costly. i am upset to find this is a common issue and is ignored by ford as an issue. there is no reason for the cost to be so high on part unless ford is controlling it. for just about any other vehicle, the typical cost for a tank is $100 to $500. there is no special design. it does not come with anything extra. no pump. no sensors. it is a bare tank. this should be looked into closely and fomoco held responsible and recalls should be sent on these very unsafe vehicles

Reported in: BUFFALO NY || Crash: N || VIN #: 2LMDU88C27B

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

my wife's car stopped moving in an intersection, doing some research on this i have found that there is a defect in the transmission output speed sensor. it causes the computer to not know how fast the car is moving and kills the exceleration of the vehicle. i took the vehicle to a ford lincoln dealer and although when looking on the internet this issue is well documented, the dealer gave me the impression that they were not aware of any such problems.

Reported in: PRESCOTT VALLEY AZ || Crash: N || VIN #:

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