2016 Lincoln MKX engine problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2016 Lincoln MKX — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The internal water pump failed, dumping a half gallon of antifreeze into the engine oil. This caused the engine to suddenly stall and lose all power while driving in the middle of active traffic, creating a severe crash hazard .”
filed May 21, 2026
“I have an oil consumption issue. There is a technical service Bulletin# 19-2243 indicating this is a known problem with my SUV. My Lincoln Protection Plan and Lincoln Corporate refuse to assist in replacing the engine.”
filed Apr 27, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 24-2345 to update the Service Procedure. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit an oil leak from the engine oil pan RTV seal. This may be due to a lack of RTV…
TSB 25-2395 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2025
Engine problems in other MKX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKX | 3 | 10% |
| 2017 MKX | 7 | 13% |
| 2014 MKX | 7 | 20% |
| 2013 MKX | 15 | 9% |
| 2012 MKX | 8 | 10% |
| 2011 MKX | 24 | 16% |
| 2010 MKX | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 MKX | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 MKX | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 MKX | 17 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.