Two problems related to water pump have been reported for the 2011 Lincoln MKX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Lincoln MKX based on all problems reported for the 2011 MKX.
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkx. While the contact's husband was driving approximately 70 mph, the check engine indicator suddenly illuminated and the speed reduced. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to a family member's trailer. The contact called gene mercer Ford of amarillo (located at 3400 s soncy rd, amarillo, TX 79119, 806-355-7471) where the water pump was replaced. The dealer diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The engine was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Water pump failure filling motor with coolant $2500 repair with no guarantee the motor is not permanently damaged. Has 112000 miles and just out of warranty. My wife was driving it when the SUV started missing and she had to pull over stranded on the side of the road.