2007 Lincoln MKX: check engine light

6 of the 298 complaints about the 2007 Lincoln MKX describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 115,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 17 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2018
2
2017
3
2016
9
2013
2
2012
2
2011
5
2010
2
2009
1
2008
6
2007
6

What owners say

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · 115,000 miles · RI

I was driving on 295 heading to foster ri. I was driving on the highway going about 55 MPH when my SUV started to buck then the check engine light started blinking and my SUV wouldn't even do 40 MPH so I got off the highway and pulled into a parking lot on hartford ave johnston waited for a tow truck while waiting my car stalled and wouldn't start back up. If I didn't get off the highway when I did I would of been involved in a car crash because I couldn't even do the speed limit. I feel this should be a recall because it's considered a safety issue to me. I had my car towed to tasca they said the diagnostic computer said it was the PCM, might have burnt out the coils and spark plugs. I feel this is very dangerous what if I wasn't where I could get off the highway it could of caused a bad accident or even death. So I'm asking can this please be a recall so nobody jeopardize their life.

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Electrical · 66,000 miles · NC

This is my parent's vehicle (2007 lincoln mkx) and information is being entered on their behalf. While driving at 55 MPH, there was a "pop" which made the driver think she may have run over something, which she did not. Driver slowed and vehicle then started vibrating & hesitating. Engine light came on and vehicle would not accelerate above 45 MPH (speed limit increased to 70 MPH on hwy and vehicle speed could have caused an accident if other drivers were not aware of a slow moving vehicle). Vehicle was taken to dealer next day and owners were told coils were burned out and computer system was affected. Dealer also stated that catalytic converter may have been affected if vehicle had continued to be driven. Cost to repair estimated at $2400.00. Mileage at time of incident was a little over 66,000 original miles. We are seeing other complaints online of coils burning out and computer problems for this model and feel lincoln should investigate this if they have not already done so. We also feel the full burden of repairs should not be on the owner as this seems to be happening to several vehicles.

Filed Jul 31, 2017 · Engine · 174,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the vehicle began to vibrate and hesitate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (hemstead ford/lincoln located in hemstead, new york) where it was diagnosed that the number one injector was misfiring and the connector wire was replaced. After retrieving the vehicle, the failure suddenly recurred before the engine stalled and would not restart. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the number six coil, spark plug, and the main computer processor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2017 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. While attempting to drive, the transmission failed and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact mentioned that the transmission was previously replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 71,195 miles · TX

While driving on interstate I-10 at posted speeds, the engine began to sputter, lose acceleration and the check engine light appeared, the car was driven off the freeway (less than 1/8 mile) to the closest safe area. The car was then towed to the mechanic. An ignition coil was burned and the PCM/processor had failed. All 6 coils were replaced as well as the PCM following tsb 14-0059, after the PCM and coils were replaced, a check engine light still appeared indicating failure of the rear catalytic converter. At the time of the incident, mileage was approx. 71,195 miles.

Filed May 11, 2016 · Engine · 90,000 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the water pump fractured and spilled water into the engine. The contact stated that "car overheating" was displayed across the message board. The check engine warning light also illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the water pump and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.