2011 Lincoln MKX: engine failure

5 of the 149 complaints about the 2011 Lincoln MKX describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2018
1
2017
1
2016
1
2014
1
2012
1
2011
5
2008
3
2007
1

What owners say

Filed Jan 7, 2023 · Engine · AR

Water pump failure 3 times. Internal water pump failed causing engine to overheat dumping coolant into the engine oil. Original water pump replaced 5/16/21. Replacement water pump failed and was replaced 6/19/22. Second Replacement water pump has failed also as of January 1, 2023 resulting in catastrophic engine failure.

Filed Dec 13, 2019 · Engine · 150,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkx. While the contact's husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, the check engine indicator suddenly illuminated and the speed reduced. The contact pulled the vehicle over and had it towed to a family member's trailer. The contact called gene mercer ford of amarillo (located at 3400 s soncy rd, amarillo, tx 79119, 806‑355‑7471) where the water pump was replaced. The dealer diagnosed that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. The engine was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Jan 9, 2018 · Engine · NC · fire

I was driving on the road all the sudden I heard a knock in the vehicle and burning smell without any warning the car has stopped in the middle of the road. I was able to get it to a safe place. I have it towed to the dealer the entire engine has to be replaced because the coolant was going to the engine which will cost nearly $10,000.00. I still owe over $18,000.00 and only have the car for a 1 year. I can't get any help from the ford company or the dealer. I am a single parent that's in a true dilemma not knowing what to do. The dealer has done the service in the car 2 months prior to the engine failure. I kept the service everything it's due. I was doing all the right thing.

Filed Sep 8, 2017 · Engine · 112,000 miles · OR

Even with meticulous maintenance my mkx engine catastrophically failed. The dealership said the oil and water mixed and it was in no way caused by us. They are wanting me to pay $7000.00 to replace the engine. We followed manufacturers recommendations for service and preventive maintenance. I believe lincoln should cover this as this was no fault of us as the owners. We are the original owners and purchased it brand new. My wife was driving to bend, or from prineville, or on the highway and the vehicle lost power and then died. She was stranded on the roadside with no cell service.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Engine · 36,800 miles · OH

This is the third of three incidents with this vehicle. On this occasion I was traveling 70 MPH in the fast lane of the expressway, when the engine failed for the third time in 1 year. On this occasion the wrench symbol came on the dashboard. According the vehicle's manual this is an indication of a powertrain problem. This was the closest that I came to having an accident. There was only about 1000 feet to the left on the fast lane to stop the vehicle without hitting the guard rail. The vehicle has been at the dealership for 5 days. We were called the day after we dropped the car off for servicing. Again they said they could not duplicate the problem and wanted to return the vehicle to us without resolving the problem. I informed lincoln that I would not take the car back until it was safe to drive. We are currently working with lincoln to see what can be done.