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  Safety Recalls of Lincoln MKX Vehicles

There have been 17 safety recalls for the Lincoln MKX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lincoln MKX.

NHTSA Recall #: 21V158000; Mar. 10, 2021

an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Ford Edge, 2008 Ford Edge, 2009 Ford Edge, 2010 Ford Edge, 2006 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Fusion, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2012 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Ranger, 2008 Ford Ranger, 2009 Ford Ranger, 2010 Ford Ranger, 2011 Ford Ranger, 2007 Lincoln MKX, 2008 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKX, 2010 Lincoln MKX, 2006 Lincoln MKZ, 2007 Lincoln MKZ, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2007 Lincoln Zephyr, 2008 Lincoln Zephyr, 2009 Lincoln Zephyr, 2010 Lincoln Zephyr, 2011 Lincoln Zephyr, 2012 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Mercury Milan, 2007 Mercury Milan, 2008 Mercury Milan, 2009 Mercury Milan, 2010 Mercury Milan, 2011 Mercury Milan
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 ranger, 2006-2012 fusion, lincoln zephyr, lincoln mkz, 2006-2011 mercury milan, 2007-2010 ford edge, and lincoln mkx vehicles. the driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 21V081000; Feb. 16, 2021

in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Ford Edge, 2008 Ford Edge, 2009 Ford Edge, 2010 Ford Edge, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2012 Ford Fusion, 2006 Ford GT, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2007 Ford Mustang, 2008 Ford Mustang, 2009 Ford Mustang, 2010 Ford Mustang, 2011 Ford Mustang, 2012 Ford Mustang, 2013 Ford Mustang, 2014 Ford Mustang, 2004 Ford Ranger, 2005 Ford Ranger, 2006 Ford Ranger, 2007 Ford Ranger, 2008 Ford Ranger, 2009 Ford Ranger, 2010 Ford Ranger, 2011 Ford Ranger, 2007 Lincoln MKX, 2008 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKX, 2010 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Mercury Milan, 2010 Mercury Milan, 2011 Mercury Milan
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 mustang, 2004-2011 ranger, 2009-2011 mercury milan, 2006 ford gt, 2008-2012 fusion, 2007-2010 edge and lincoln mkx, and 2009-2010 lincoln mkz vehicles.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V550000; Sep. 10, 2020

missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. a transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.

Recalled Vehicles: 2019 Ford Edge, 2020 Ford Edge, 2020 Ford Escape, 2019 Ford Transit Connect, 2020 Ford Transit Connect, 2020 Lincoln Corsair, 2019 Lincoln MKX, 2020 Lincoln MKX
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 edge, transit connect and lincoln mkx and 2020 escape and lincoln corsair vehicles. the start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 20V414000; Jul. 17, 2020

an air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. an air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Lincoln MKX, 2017 Lincoln MKX, 2018 Lincoln MKX, 2019 Lincoln Nautilus, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Recall Summary: ford motor company, inc. (ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 lincoln mkx and 2019-2020 nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. the seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V612000; Sep. 11, 2018

if the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Recalled Vehicles: 2018 Ford Edge, 2018 Lincoln MKX
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Recall Summary: ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles. these vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 18V046000; Jan. 11, 2018

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2009 Ford Edge, 2010 Ford Edge, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Mustang, 2010 Ford Mustang, 2013 Ford Mustang, 2009 Ford Ranger, 2010 Ford Ranger, 2009 Lincoln MKX, 2010 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Mercury Milan, 2010 Mercury Milan
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 Ford mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of alabama, California, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u. S.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V123000; Feb. 27, 2017

During deployment, if the air bag does not fully inflate or the cushion detaches, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Ford Edge, 2017 Ford Edge, 2017 Lincoln Continental, 2016 Lincoln MKX, 2017 Lincoln MKX
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles and 2017 Lincoln continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module.... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 17V024000; Jan. 10, 2017

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Ford Edge, 2008 Ford Edge, 2009 Ford Edge, 2006 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Fusion, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2012 Ford Fusion, 2005 Ford GT, 2006 Ford GT, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2007 Ford Mustang, 2008 Ford Mustang, 2009 Ford Mustang, 2012 Ford Mustang, 2007 Ford Ranger, 2008 Ford Ranger, 2009 Ford Ranger, 2007 Lincoln MKX, 2008 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKX, 2006 Lincoln MKZ, 2007 Lincoln MKZ, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2007 Lincoln Zephyr, 2008 Lincoln Zephyr, 2009 Lincoln Zephyr, 2012 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Mercury Milan, 2007 Mercury Milan, 2008 Mercury Milan, 2009 Mercury Milan
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford fusion and mustang and Lincoln zephyr and mkz vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, California, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V384000; May. 31, 2016

An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Recalled Vehicles: 2007 Ford Edge, 2008 Ford Edge, 2009 Ford Edge, 2010 Ford Edge, 2005 Ford Ford Gt, 2006 Ford Ford Gt, 2006 Ford Fusion, 2007 Ford Fusion, 2008 Ford Fusion, 2009 Ford Fusion, 2010 Ford Fusion, 2011 Ford Fusion, 2005 Ford Mustang, 2006 Ford Mustang, 2007 Ford Mustang, 2008 Ford Mustang, 2009 Ford Mustang, 2010 Ford Mustang, 2011 Ford Mustang, 2007 Ford Ranger, 2008 Ford Ranger, 2009 Ford Ranger, 2010 Ford Ranger, 2011 Ford Ranger, 2007 Lincoln MKX, 2008 Lincoln MKX, 2009 Lincoln MKX, 2010 Lincoln MKX, 2006 Lincoln MKZ, 2007 Lincoln MKZ, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, 2009 Lincoln MKZ, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, 2007 Lincoln Zephyr, 2008 Lincoln Zephyr, 2009 Lincoln Zephyr, 2010 Lincoln Zephyr, 2011 Lincoln Zephyr, 2006 Mercury Milan, 2007 Mercury Milan, 2008 Mercury Milan, 2009 Mercury Milan, 2010 Mercury Milan, 2011 Mercury Milan
Component: AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL
Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford fusion, Mercury milan and Lincoln zephyr/mkz vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford edge, Lincoln mkx vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford gt vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 16V343000; May. 24, 2016

An improperly anchored child seat can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 2016 Lincoln MKX
Component: CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR
Recall Summary: Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position.... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Lincoln MKX Vehicles

Date Component Vehicle Affected
Mar. 10, 2021   Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2,602,668
Feb. 16, 2021   Air Bags:frontal 1,067
Sep. 10, 2020   Power Train:automatic Transmission 97
Jul. 17, 2020   Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash 19,299
Sep. 11, 2018   Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch 503
Jan. 11, 2018   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 327,796
Feb. 27, 2017   Air Bags:frontal:driver Side Inflator Module 27,531
Jan. 10, 2017   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 654,695
May. 31, 2016   Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal 1,892,343
May. 24, 2016   Child Seat:vehicle Tether Anchor 5
Oct. 27, 2015   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 110,636
Oct. 29, 2014   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 186,024
Jul. 2, 2014   Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 83,250
Feb. 24, 2011   Electrical System: Software 8,022
Dec. 29, 2010   Structure:body 14,737
Oct. 27, 2010   Latches/locks/linkages:hatchback/liftgate:lock 71
Jul. 3, 2008   Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly 142


Table 2. Recall Statistics of Lincoln MKX Model Years

Model# Recalls
2020 Lincoln MKX 1
2019 Lincoln MKX 1
2018 Lincoln MKX 2
2017 Lincoln MKX 2
2016 Lincoln MKX 3
2014 Lincoln MKX 1
2013 Lincoln MKX 1
2012 Lincoln MKX 1
2011 Lincoln MKX 3
2010 Lincoln MKX 5
2009 Lincoln MKX 6
2008 Lincoln MKX 6
2007 Lincoln MKX 5