2011 Lincoln MKX power train problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2011 Lincoln MKX — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“PTU failing and leaking fluid. Needs replacement. Ford stated it’s a lifetime fluid but the fluid fails due to sitting next to hot exhaust. The unit needs replacement at a cost of $3400. Unit is currently being replaced. This can cause the PTU to fail, lock up, and implode taking the transmission…”
filed Jun 10, 2026
“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light, upon shifting the gear shifter into drive, the vehicle started reversing independently. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle five times before the vehicle started operating as…”
filed Oct 1, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify…
SSM 47976 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 10, 2019
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% |
| 2010 MKX | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 MKX | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 MKX | 30 | 12% |
| 2007 MKX | 35 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.