2011 Lincoln MKX: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 1, 2020 · Brakes, Engine · 89,000 miles · RI

While driving the vehicle and approaching a stop sign the vehicle just shut off on its own. I lost all engine power, brakes, and steering capabilities., etc with no warning. Luckily no other vehicles were near me at the time. I was able to roll backwards in neutral to a somewhat safe location off the road. Several days after that it happened again. I was in a parking lot and had just started the vehicle and then it warned low oil pressure and then just shut off on its own. I checked the oil and it's not low. Oil level is perfect. After some quick online research I found many similar complaints from other lincoln owners. Unexpected engine shut off while driving and with no warning. Scary and very unsafe to say the least. I contacted the dealership where I bought the vehicle and they said this is the first time they heard of this issue. Please advise. Thank you.

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 Dec 22, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 50,000 miles · FL

Problems with the electronic throttle body (etb). When driving, there is an extreme, sudden and dangerous loss of power. At the same time, ford's infamous "wrench warning light' for this problem comes on and the car enters into the 'limp home mode'. This is the same problem that ford / lincoln is having in which the federal safety agency had opened an investigation in feb. 2013 after thousands of ford / lincoln owners complained of the same issue I am currently having, then closed it after ford agreed to 'fix 1,600,000 cars that "limped home"'. My research shows that ford claims that customer satisfaction program 16b23 has been issued. However, when I contacted lincoln hq, they stated that since the federal safety agency has closed this investigation, they are not willing to include my VIN with this reported problem. This problem is getting worse as well. It has happened 5 times now and every time, I have to pull off to the side of the road and shut the vehicle off. I called the lincoln dealership where the vehicle was purchased and the service manager was well aware of the problem and stated that he fixes these 'all the time' at $160.00 for the part, and $400.00 for the labor. Please reopen the federal safety agency investigation / case to include my VIN in this 'recall' or whatever ford wants to call it.

Filed Jul 21, 2015 · Engine · 26,435 miles · CT

As I was going to pull out of a parallel parking spot, the car immediately stalled and lost all power while in drive. I placed the car in park and attempted to turn the car back on. The car turned back on then as I was about to leave the parking spot again it shut off immediately as I pressed the acceleration. This is very dangerous and left me out in the middle of the street with on coming traffic.

Filed Apr 27, 2015 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · CA

I was driving about 55 to 60 MPH, just off highway, while my mkx all of sudden lost all power. The vehicle was still moving, however, stepped on the gas pedal, the car was not gaining any speed. I managed to pull over immediately to avoid rear-ended and shut off the engine. After a few minutes, tried to start the vehicle, it sounded nosier than usual but it seems worked fine. The weather condition is nice and shiny. I was on the road for about 1.5 hours, rush hour with about 30 min bumper to bumper. My mkx is a 2011 model with 51000 miles. I googled this issue and found out "ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 ford edge and lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured september 2, 2010, to november 30, 2013. The ford recall number is 14s10" for the same problem I was experienced. Why mkx 2011 model is not included.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Engine · 26,000 miles · OH

This is the first of three incidents with this vehicle. On this occasion I was traveling downhill approximately 35 MPH, one block from my home and the engine stalled. I lost all power and coasted to a stop. The car did start back up and I resumed my travel. The car was immediately taken to the dealer and the problem was checked out. The car was returned to me the next day. They were not able to duplicate the problem or give any explanation.

Filed Oct 3, 2014 · Engine · 30,000 miles · OH

This is the second of 3 incidents with this vehicle. On this occasion I was accelerating onto the expressway. I was on the entrance ramp traveling 55 MPH, when this vehicle lost all power for the second time in 6 months. I was able to maneuver to the right hand side of the ramp (with no power steering) and come to a stop. On this occasion I was close to being rear ended. The car did start back up and I returned home and contacted the lincoln dealership. The vehicle went in for servicing and again they could not find anything wrong with the vehicle. The mechanic suggested that I never allow my vehicle to get below 1/2 tank before filling with gas.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Engine · 26,100 miles · FL

Vehicle experienced sudden and complete engine stall at approximately 45 MPH. Lost power steering, brakes, and control of vehicle became extremely difficult. After bring vehicle to safe stop on shoulder, it restarted.