2016 Lincoln Mkx Powertrain (other) Problems

Tuesday June 2, 2026 my car went into the shop. At which time the viscous coupler was replaced for the rear AWD differential. This was a Ford OEM Part that had failed. Upon replacing it shut up they found the rear differential gear assembly was in fact also in need of being replaced. The needed part is called a rear final drive. It is now June 30, 2026. My car has been in the shop now for 28 days. The rear final drive part needed is on backorder. “We are more than 100 on the list.” Therefore, I will not be getting my car back any time soon. Upon researching and discussions with dealerships, this is and has been a known problem with the Lincoln and Ford vehicles. However, there has never been a recall, or any justification for this known problem. I would like some answers to why anyone would have to wait that long for a part for their vehicle! I am without a car and will be for an extended period time!

NHTSA ID

11747526

Incident

Jun 2, 2026

I have had to replace my rear brake pads, rotors, and the whole braking system (not related to sensors) three times in a year. I received the recall notice after the third time and had a mechanic fix my brake hose as a short-term remedy for my car. Not only does my car have a delay in breaking it is a delay in the monitoring service. Technically the sounds related to my vehicle are not related to braking at all by the speed in which a car slows down before it breaks. In this case that mean if I slam on my breaks the "emergency sound" does not go off. I have a minor fender bender as well due to these two problems associated with my braking system.

NHTSA ID

11698153

Incident

May 4, 2024

The rear differential appears to be an issue on these vehicles. 2021-2022 models/vehicles were recalled for having an issue with the rear differential. Fortunately there was not an accident with my vehicle as I was able to determine that it shouldn’t be driven. However, I’m told by the dealership that there are 155 vehicles waiting for the same repair (a rear differential replacement), and that the part to repair it is unavailable. With this information, I can’t Imagine how many vehicles are still on the road with this problem. There does not appear to be a recall on older models, nor has this issue been reviewed by the mechanics that work for the company. At the very least, this issue should be reviewed during routine maintenance.

NHTSA ID

11634018

Incident

Nov 27, 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at undisclosed speeds, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated that at start-up there was an abnormal sound coming the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light and the tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the accelerator pedal depressed, the vehicle decelerated to approximately 25 MPH and went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

NHTSA ID

11530156

Incident

Jun 13, 2023

Mileage

134,000 mi

ENTERING FREEWAY AND CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. ENGINE WAS ON BUT WOULD NOT RESPOND TO THE GAS PEDDLE. COASTED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND ENGINE STILL ON BUT NO RESPONSE TO GAS PEDDLE. TURNED CAR OFF AND RESTARTED AND IT RAN NORMALLY. COULD HAVE BEEN A GREAT DANGER IF THERE HAD BEEN HEAVY TRAFFIC.

NHTSA ID

11403049

Incident

Feb 24, 2021

Mileage

51,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREETS, THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY QUIT AND THE GEARS SWITCHED FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED 5 TIMES SO FAR. IT IS DANGEROUS AND COULD BE LIFE THREATENING.

NHTSA ID

11320937

Incident

Apr 11, 2020

Mileage

28,000 mi

THE SUV PTO OR POWER TRANSFER UNIT OVER HEATS LEAKS GEAR OIL AND BURNS ON EXHURST PIPES. HAVE TO PULL OVER TO BREATHE AND LET COOL DOWN. DEALER SAYS IT IS A SEALED UNIT AND SHOULD NOT LEAK. NO WAY TO SERVICE UNIT SO YOU HAVE TO REPLACE FOR OVER $2400 DOLLARS

NHTSA ID

11144491

Incident

Oct 25, 2018

Mileage

25,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, MY VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOST ACCELERATION AND WARNING LIGHT/WRENCH SYMBOL CAME ON. I COULD NOT ACCELERATE OVER 10 MPH AND LIMPED TO SIDE OF ROAD. I TURNED OFF VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, AFTER THAT TURNED BACK ON AND VEHICLE WORKED COMPLETELY NORMAL. I DROVE TO DEALER IMMEDIATELY, THEY REPLACED THROTTLE BODY AND UPDATED SOFTWARE. MY VEHICLE HAS 10,400 MILES. *TR

NHTSA ID

10917221

Incident

Oct 18, 2016

Mileage

10,400 mi

TRAVELING DOWN INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH, WHEN VEHICLE LOST POWER. SERVICE WARNING LIGHT APPEARED ON DASH, FOLLOWED QUICKLY BY ENGINE SERVICE LIGHT. NO RESPONSE TO THE GAS PEDAL. TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND RESTARTED AND IT OPERATED NORMALLY FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. 11000 MILES ON AN 8 MONTH OLD MKX. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE.

NHTSA ID

10892344

Incident

Jul 29, 2016

Mileage

11,000 mi

LOST ACCELERATION ON THE CAR. CAR MOVED NO MORE THAN 5 MILES PER HOUR. USING THE GAS PEDAL DID NOT MOVE THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET. I WAS LATER TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE THROTTLE BODY.

NHTSA ID

10883455

Incident

Jul 2, 2016

Mileage

4,164 mi

THE CAR HAS STALLED 6 OR 7 TIMES WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PARK. THE DEALERSHIP SEEMS TO HAVE FIXED THAT PROBLEM. A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM OCCURRED ON JUNE 7 WHILE WE WERE ON VACATION IN NEW ORLEANS LA. DRIVING DOWN A BUSY STREET, I SLOWED FOR TRAFFIC AND THE ENGINE QUIT. I WAS ABLE TO MOVE TO THE RIGHT AND AVOID AN ACCIDENT. RESTARTED CAR AND CONTINUED DRIVING. AS YOU MAY EXPECT, MY WIFE IS VERY CONCERNED THAT THIS MAY HAPPEN AGAIN AND SHE OR I WILL NOT HAVE TIME TO GET OUT OF THE WAY OF APPROACHING TRAFFIC. MY DAUGHTER DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND THIS SITE THAT LISTS MANY SIMILAR COMPLAINTS WITH OTHER FORD> SUGGEST YOU CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE.THIS SHOULD OPEN UP TO THAT QUESTION ABOUT FORD CARS STALLING HTTPS://WWW.CARGURUS.COM/CARS/DISCUSSION-T35446_DS471580 HAVE STALLING AND SIMILAR PROBLEMS BEEN REPORTED FOR THESE CARS? I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 27 JUNE TO HAVE THEM CHECK THE PROBLEM. THIS WILL BE THE THIRD TIME THE DEALERSHIP HAS ATTEMPTED TO SOLVE THESE STALLING PROBLEMS. IF THEY CANNOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM ON THIS ATTEMPT I WILL HAVE TO SEEK RELIEF THROUGH THE FLORIDA LEMON LAW.

NHTSA ID

10874892

Incident

Jun 7, 2016

Mileage

6,000 mi