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 leak
11 of the 253 complaints about the 2008 Lincoln MKX describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 89,000
- recalls
- 2
Fuel leak by model year
- 20121
- 20112
- 20091
- 200811
- 200716
What owners say
The fuel system was faulty on my 2008 MKX, my life as well as my family life was almost loss due to the fact that my MKX caught on fire. Everytime I would put gas in my truck when i got back in the cabin I always smell gas. One time when i was on my way to work I walked outside and smelled gas and when I looked under my truck I could see the gas leaking out at an alarming rate, i put a pan under it and went to work to tell them i need some time off cause if someone walk by my car smoking they would blow up, I got it fix and it was the fuel system and cost me 800 dollars and at that time the mileage was around 117000. Yesterday on fathers day I watch my MKX burn to the ground and me and my family almost didnt make it out. Lincoln knew about this problem since 2013 and have done nothing about it, to this day there are Innocence people driving these MKX and their life is in danger just like my family life was put in danger and they knew about the problem the federal safety agency campaign number 14V68200 (fuel system, gasoline) since 2013 here it is 2021 and I almost loss my family and they knew since 2013, 9 years later and i had the same problem and at the same mileage as these other complaints
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 a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that the parts may not be available until august of 2015. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking fuel. The failure mileage was unknown.
There is a gas leak in the tank of the car. Unfortunately there are no replacement tanks for this year and model.
Vehicle is leaking fuel. Took it to the dealership for repair to find out due to a manufacturing error one of the welds rusted thus creating a hole in the top of the fuel tank. Was told this is a very common problem with this vehicle and its twin, the ford edge. Was instructed that the repair cost would be 1800.00 and although it is a common problem due to a manufacturing error, it is not under recall with ford/lincoln. We contacted lincoln directly and they said they were aware of the problem but would not offer us any insight as to why this issue is not under recall or help with the repair costs if they agree it is a "common issue". Upon talking to other ford edge and lincoln mkx owners online, this is a huge problem with these vehicles with 1000's of effected vehicles. This is an issue that is life threatening and could cause serious damage and bodily harm, if not death, if not corrected.
I was goin down highway at 65, I smelled gas pulled over an gas was leaking on ground, took to ford dealer, they said I needed a gas tank, I told them I had esp warranty, they fixed, but warranty said they would not pay , said rust was cause. Leak was at top of tank, not bottom where rust would be.
The fuel system and tank leaked fuel in several places. The fuel line leaked fuel over the engine manifold. The fuel tank has a leak at the seam where upper and low tank halves joint. Both leaks presented a significant fire hazard. The fuel line leak was at the engine manifold. The fuel tank leak was next to the exhaust system.
Park my car after returning from work. A couple hours later my wife returned in her car and noticed the strong smell of gasoline in the garage. Upon further inspection, the weld seem on the gas tank has separated and leaking gas. There is a recall for this issue # 08s06 but the dealership has informed me that my manufacturing date does not match that of the recall. This to me seems suspicious.
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
Questions about the 2008 Lincoln MKX fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 2008 Lincoln MKX?
11 of 253 owner complaints about the 2008 Lincoln MKX (4%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 2007.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2008 Lincoln MKX?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2008 Lincoln MKX
Check engine light 6Fire or smoke 6Loss of power 6ABS 5Jerking 5
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