general problems of the 2013 Lincoln MKX

11 problems related to power train 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 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2025

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that while driving at 45 mph and while attempting to make a right turn, the contact heard a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle on the front passenger’s side. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 14v393000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2023

I was driving to work & my vehicle started making weird noises. I parked at work & had it towed to my mechanics shop. For some reason my differential had gone out for no reason.

3 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2022

The owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to lose power. The accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an unknown GMC dealer who restarted and test drove the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed that no issues were found. An unknown Lincoln dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,225.

4 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 11/08/2021

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that while driving at various low speeds, a burning odor was detected. The burning odor affected the contact's asthma. Additionally, there was fluid leaking onto the garage floor. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with fluid leaking from the transfer case. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the mechanic. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN and due to the age of the vehicle, it was not covered. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the vehicle repaired by the dealer, and the dealer could request financial assistance on the contact's behalf. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

5 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2020

While driving on the highway at over 70 with my whole family in the vehicle the vehicle simply stopped responding and went into what I have now been informed is limp mode by the grace of god we survived this frightening experience on another instance after that another car hit me thankfully no damage, while doing some research I see there is a safety campaign 13no3 but for some reason this model was not included. I no longer feel safe driving this vehicle and believe this vehicle and others like it have a serious safety issue that is going to cost someone there life.

6 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2020

I took my 2013 Lincoln Mkx for maintenance. I was told that my power transfer unit, (ptu) was defective, it is a sealed unit and being an integral part of the drive train, it needed to be changed. Vehicle was stationery. I contacted Lincoln to see why an essential part should have failed. I was told there are no recalls, nothing could be done. 1. Other people had similar issues. 2. The police cars were equipped with coolers so that the ptu would not overheat. 3. The cars with the ptus sold overseas were given a drain plug. 4. Ford switched the makers to a new one because of the incidents. I sent an email to nancy joy falotico, president, the Lincoln motor company, not hearing I called the executive offices, I received a call from another rep. Who was responding for ms. Falotico, she said again, nothing could be done. Keep your receipts and if there should be a recall you can get reimbursement. The malfunction of this part could have catastrophic results. Lincoln motors gave the bbb an unacceptable response. 2. Contacted attorney general's office of CT response not acceptable. Same response as twas sent to bbb. 3. Reccommended to contact you. 4. Letter from Ford tried to make it just a warranty issue. It obviously has nothing to do with warranty.

7 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2019

When driving the wrench icon pops up and then the car goes into limp mode. The only way out of this is to put the car in park press the stop button then restart the vehicle. This happens every couple of weeks. I called the dealership in memphis and they couldn't tell me what to do other than to bring the car in for 4-5 days and they would try to determine the problem.

8 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 01/06/2019

The brake booster went out, as well as the ptu.

9 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/24/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkx. On several occasions, while driving 75 mph, the engine stalled and lost power. Also, the power train faulty indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bill hoof Ford Lincoln, located at 1500 n morrison blvd, hammond, la 70401, (985) 345-1590), but no diagnostic codes were found and the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 59,000.

10 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 06/23/2017

When you put the gear shift in park and turn the SUV off, the warning light will come on the dashboard stating that the vehicle is not in park. You have to either restart the SUV and take it out of park a few times or do not restart and hit the button on the shifter a few times to get the light to turn off. This is a reoccurring issue that has occurred since 2015.

11 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, the vehicle down shifted. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and restarted. The contact also mentioned that while accelerating after stopped at a light or stop sign the failure occurred as well. The vehicle was taken to robinson brothers Ford 11455 airline hwy, baton rouge, la 70816 (225) 293-8900 multiple times where the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact is waiting for a call back. The failure mileage was approximately 14, 000. Dr.


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