2013 Lincoln MKX power train problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2013 Lincoln MKX — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, with the transmission warning light illuminated. Occasionally, the contact was forced to shut off the vehicle and wait a few moments before…”
filed Jun 8, 2026
“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…”
filed Oct 29, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly…Campaign 14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014
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% |
| 2012 MKX | 11 | 13% |
| 2011 MKX | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 MKX | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 MKX | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 MKX | 30 | 12% |
| 2007 MKX | 35 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 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.