2008 Lincoln MKX power train problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2008 Lincoln MKX — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the…”
filed Sep 12, 2024
“MKX has 75000 miles on it and the tss and oss sensors have gone out. Car goes into limp mode and will barely move, it shifts very hard, speed odometer quits and all the warning lights come on. If you stop let it sit and restart car it resets issue but you never know when it will happen again. It…”
filed Jun 23, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other MKX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKX | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 MKX | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 MKX | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 MKX | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 MKX | 7 | 20% |
| 2013 MKX | 16 | 10% |
| 2012 MKX | 11 | 13% |
| 2011 MKX | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 MKX | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 MKX | 3 | 5% |
| 2007 MKX | 35 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Lincoln MKX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.