Automatic Transmission Problems of Lincoln MKX

Lincoln MKX owners have reported 5 problems related to automatic transmission (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln MKX based on all problems reported for the MKX.

1 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2011 Lincoln MKX

Failure Date: 08/04/2011

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated the vehicle was experiencing multiple failures. The first failure was both the heat and air-conditioning unit activated at the same time, despite both units being turned off. The second failure was inaccurate readings from the electrical meters and gauges along the instrument panel. The final failure was while traveling at low speeds the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted, but the vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 535 and the current mileage was 800. Vf.

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2 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2008 Lincoln MKX

Failure Date: 09/17/2010

I have a 2008 Lincoln Mkx which was purchased late 2008. If I am a stop at a light or intersection and it is on an incline, after I take my foot off the brake it will roll back until I brake or use the accelerator. On Friday, sept. 17th, I was pulling out of a gas station which had a very steep incline and I had to come to a stop to allow for traffic before I left the station . I took my foot off the brake to try to accelerate and it rolled back severely almost hitting a gas tanker. I took it in to Lincoln and had it looked at because I am still under warranty and they said there was never any 'hill assist' put on the normal characteristic of the car. The dealer advised me there was nothing they I could do, and then told me to use my fully automatic car like I was using a manual transmission and that I should brake and accelerate at the same time on a steep hill. I remind you that I'm still under warranty. This is a serious safety issue and somebody has to do something. Either a pedestrian or another vehicle will be involved because of the roll back.

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3 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2007 Lincoln MKX

Failure Date: 05/05/2010

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

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4 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2007 Lincoln MKX

Failure Date: 06/10/2008

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!.

5 Automatic Transmission problem of the 2007 Lincoln MKX

Failure Date: 06/07/2007

2007 Lincoln Mkx customer dissatisfaction and safety notification customer states that the vehicle down shifts extremely harsh and jerks bangs and throws you forward** 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.




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