Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems of the 2013 Lincoln MKX

Four problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKX. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Lincoln MKX based on all problems reported for the 2013 MKX.

1 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2019

My vehicle's power shut down without any warning on busy city street (3 lane road). I was unable to steer or brake. I had to coast off the road until car stopped. Then I put it into park. It restarted and drove fine after the restart. Very scary. Thankful I wasn't driving 70 mph on busy interstate. Throttle body replaced recently as engine had been bucking and wasn't accelerating when gas pedal was depressed.

2 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2018

Follow-up to NHTSA id numbers: 11047965 and 11055106. Engine shutdown at speed on highway without warning. First incident on highway at speed in center of 3 lanes. After first incident, filed NHTSA complaint 11047965, took car to dealer and replaced fuel pressure sensor based on fault code. About 2 weeks and 400 miles later, 2nd and 3rd engine shutdown incidents within 15 minutes at speed on interstate. Filed NHTSA complaint 11055106 and replaced throttle body based on dealer recommendation (no codes). About 2 weeks and 600 miles later, 4th engine shutdown occurrence, this time at 35 mph on neighborhood street. As before engine shutdown results in loss of propulsion, power steering, and power brakes. After stopping, able to restart engine normally and continue without further incident. Engine shutdown is accompanied by no warnings, alarms, or indications other then the instrument panel going dark and the loss of propulsion. So far have been fortunate to navigate to the right shoulder without collision and coast to a stop in all 4 occurrences, though this is dangerous in a heavy traffic environment. My online research indicates this is a recurring problem on Lincoln Mkx and Ford edge for many other drivers and dealers are at a loss to explain or successfully repair. Manufacturer needs to identify cause and repair beofre someone gets killed.

3 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2017

Follow-up to NHTSA id number: 11047965 after filing NHTSA complaint 11047965, took car to dealer for investigation. Computer had recorded a code for the fuel pressure sensor which was then replaced. After the repair, drove about 2 weeks and 400 miles (including several hours at highway speeds) without further incident. Then on interstate highway at speed (70 mph on cruise control), the engine stopped without warning or alarm, resulting in loss of propulsion, power steering, and power brakes. Was able to coast to a stop on the right shoulder without collision. Was able to restart engine normally and continue, but the event recurred a second time 10 minutes later with the same results. Was able to drive about 80 miles to home without further incident. Engine shutdown is accompanied by no warnings, alarms, or indications other then the instrument panel going dark and the loss of propulsion. Fortunately have been able to get to right shoulder without causing a traffic indecent, though this would be dangerous in a heavy traffic environment. Plan to take to dealer again next week for further investigation.

4 Engine Shut Off Without Warning problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2017

Engine shuts off while driving. Vehicle stalls on acceleration. Throttle body was replaced 14 days ago, issue still exists.


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