The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel-burning odor on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the abnormal fuel-burning odor was on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. While the contact was attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank had fractured and was leaking fuel. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. The vehicle remained with the independent mechanic unrepaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). However, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
2008 Lincoln MKX fuel system problems
22 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 118,000.
- owner complaints
- 22
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 118,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Lincoln MKX fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Lincoln MKX fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S22.
Recall number 14V682000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tank weld fixture may have been exposed to a contaminant during production which could cause a dimple in the bottom of the fuel tank at a spot weld.
- Risk
- This dimple could result in a fuel leak or a fuel drip from the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on july 11, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑437‑7332.
Recall number 08V301000 · Recall details
What 2008 Lincoln MKX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system gasoline) in 2015 by brad manning ford inc., located at (901 s 4th st, dekalb, il 60115 815‑756‑6325), due to a fuel leak. The contact was concerned that the repair was improperly performed. The contact stated that there was leak at the seams of the fuel tank. The contact reached out to lincoln division and was instead referred to contact ford motor company. Ford motor company was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and that the vehicle would have to be repaired out of pocket at a cost of $2,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,550.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware of fuel leaking from the fuel tank. Dana ford lincoln located at 266 west service road, staten island, ny 10314 (718) 983-8700, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a fuel leak coming from the vehicle. The contact smelled fuel outside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called purvis ford lincoln (located at 3660 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408, (540) 898-3000) and informed them of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 176,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 16v384000 (air bags) and 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation ford torrance at (424‑253‑4976 (located at 3111 pacific coast hwy, torrance, ca 90505) and was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and provided case numbers: ca516177384 and cas16177323. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have been experiencing braking issues. I have brought my mkx to a dealer and was informed that I need a new brake booster. They have informed me that ford is aware of this design issue. Is this covered under any type of recall since they are aware of the issue?
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (tuttle-click ford lincoln, 43 auto center dr, irvine, ca 92618, (949) 472-5200) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer service campaign (14r02) for the fuel tank seam leaks (07-08 edge-mkx - non corrosion st-prov). The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall, shifting misfire, faulty battery and low gas mileage
2008 lincoln mkx. Consumer writes in regards to fuel pump and vehicle brake system issues. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle was not ready on several occasions, when she was told it would be.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Questions about the 2008 Lincoln MKX fuel system
Does the 2008 Lincoln MKX have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 22 complaints about the fuel system of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Lincoln MKX fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 118,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Lincoln MKX fuel system?
Yes, 2 recalls: 14V682000, 08V301000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Lincoln MKX have the most fuel system problems?
The Lincoln MKX model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (48 complaints), 2008 (22 complaints) and 2016 (12 complaints).
Other 2008 Lincoln MKX problems
Airbags 157Transmission 30Brakes 18Engine 16Acceleration 13Electrical 11Seats 5Body 4Suspension 4Steering 3Wheels 3Lights 2Locks 2Visibility 2Driver assistance 1Tires 1
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