Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2013 Lincoln MKX has 1 recall, 160 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
1
Recalls
160
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
14V393000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30,...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2013 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | SUSPENSION,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1. Rear diff is making grinding noise, front ptu is making a grinding noise and pinion seal is leaki... |
| Nov 1, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | Brake failure. Pedal drops, especially when ABS is activated. Dealer diagnosed ABS control module an... |
| Oct 20, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH and while attem... |
| May 2, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over preventi... |
| Apr 5, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | When shifted into reverse the screen for my Lincoln MKX is upside down and occasionally lines blur s... |
| Nov 2, 2024 | VISIBILITY | Moonroof glass component off track described by third party Lincoln/Ford mechanic, and will not go ... |
| Sep 2, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | My brakes have failed on this car three times. I had new front and back brakes installed on [XXX] mi... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | On two occasions i was on my way to church when the brake pedal went completely to the floor with no... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | In June 2024, i received a letter dated March of 2024 for a Customer Satisfaction Program 13N02 that... |
| Jul 15, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake p... |
| Jul 6, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated when the vehicle was started the "Service Br... |
| Jun 1, 2024 | ENGINE | Vehicle randomly dies while driving. Can happen at anytime and at any speed. No warning at all. Does... |
| Apr 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brake booster is a known issue with these cars. It failed today and my car has 100,000 miles. Ford ... |
| Mar 4, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Our car has been having issues with the breaks. At random times the break peddle gets very spongy an... |
| Feb 1, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | Brakes loose pressure and break pedal has to be pushed to the floor before speed is reduced. Likely ... |
| Jan 29, 2024 | SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that after her daughter started the vehicle,... |
| Dec 15, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Noticed for the last year or two that the buttons on my air and best turn on without to touch any b... |
| Nov 18, 2023 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over preventi... |
| Nov 2, 2023 | SERVICE BRAKES | When driving the vehicle, the brakes got stiff and mushy and hard to stop the car. There was not in... |
| Sep 30, 2023 | EQUIPMENT | The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the radio playing,... |