2013 Lincoln MKX engine problems

Filed Nov 30, 2024 · Engine · IL

Vehicle randomly dies while driving. Can happen at anytime and at any speed. No warning at all. Does not leave a check engine light so no code is recorded. Very dangerous. Otherwise vehicle runs well but is too dangerous to drive. All steering, acceleration, brakes, etc. are lost when it dies. Will immediately start back up if in park or neutral and foot on the brake. Again - DANGEROUS! This has been going on for over 6 months now. Some days all ok and other days can be multiple events.

Filed Dec 27, 2023 · Engine, Visibility · 70,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the heating and A/C units had increased to high levels. The defroster was fogging up the windshields. The driver had a limited visibility of the roadway. Additionally, the vehicle was running hot. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that the failure was due to the thermostat and the center head module. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Oct 15, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 40,000 miles · IL

I'm getting exhaust smell coming out of vents. Making me sick & giving me headaches.. Took it to dealer did nothing, replaced cabin filte ? Happens when driving but not always. Been going on for weeks. Now it's making bad noise under car when I start driving for about 5 minutes then stops..

Filed Aug 20, 2019 · Brakes, Engine · 61,800 miles · FL

My vehicle's power shut down without any warning on busy city street (3 lane road). I was unable to steer or brake. I had to coast off the road until car stopped. Then I put it into park. It restarted and drove fine after the restart. Very scary. Thankful I wasn't driving 70 MPH on busy interstate. Throttle body replaced recently as engine had been bucking and wasn't accelerating when gas pedal was depressed.

Filed Feb 5, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 83,000 miles · TX

While driving, in city traffic, 'low oil pressure' warning light came on and car stalled. Had to put car into neutral and restart. Pulled into a parking lot to check oil levels and it was fine.

Filed Nov 4, 2018 · Engine · 29,400 miles · FL

Recall # 14v393000 is for my make, model & year, but not the VIN # (lincoln 2013 mkx). The car is having the same problem as on this recall. Starting a week ago, my car moves & rolls when put in park especially on uneven pavement. Should you lose power going 70 MPH if this recall is causing the problem, it will result in deadly crash. Contacted lincoln customer service representative who refused to pay for inspection to check if halfshaft and linkshaft are causing the car to move when in park. Considering this could result in loss of life in deadly accident, you would think they would gladly pay for the inspection. I am suppose to pay $175 for this inspection. Can you help? Car was made at ford of canada, ltd. At oakville plant in 2013.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Engine · 56,188 miles · VA

Follow-up to the federal safety agency id numbers: 11047965 and 11055106. Engine shutdown at speed on highway without warning. First incident on highway at speed in center of 3 lanes. After first incident, filed the federal safety agency complaint 11047965, took car to dealer and replaced fuel pressure sensor based on fault code. About 2 weeks and 400 miles later, 2nd and 3rd engine shutdown incidents within 15 minutes at speed on interstate. Filed the federal safety agency complaint 11055106 and replaced throttle body based on dealer recommendation (no codes). About 2 weeks and 600 miles later, 4th engine shutdown occurrence, this time at 35 MPH on neighborhood street. As before engine shutdown results in loss of propulsion, power steering, and power brakes. After stopping, able to restart engine normally and continue without further incident. Engine shutdown is accompanied by no warnings, alarms, or indications other then the instrument panel going dark and the loss of propulsion. So far have been fortunate to navigate to the right shoulder without collision and coast to a stop in all 4 occurrences, though this is dangerous in a heavy traffic environment. My online research indicates this is a recurring problem on lincoln mkx and ford edge for many other drivers and dealers are at a loss to explain or successfully repair. Manufacturer needs to identify cause and repair beofre someone gets killed.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Engine, Steering · 124,000 miles · TX

So far this has happened now 4 times. While driving my care at 35 MPH, my car will lose all power as well as the steering wheel will lock. My car will began to go in its own direction and I have to bring the car to a complete stop in the middle of traffic, put it in park and turn it off and start it back up again. I have two children and losing not only the power of the vehicle but also the steering is very concerning. I have contacted lincoln and they have let me know that this is a valid recall for over 83,000 vehicles made in the same year but it is not on my vehicles recall list. I am very concerned about this.

Filed Dec 17, 2017 · Engine · 55,530 miles · VA

Follow-up to the federal safety agency id number: 11047965 after filing the federal safety agency complaint 11047965, took car to dealer for investigation. Computer had recorded a code for the fuel pressure sensor which was then replaced. After the repair, drove about 2 weeks and 400 miles (including several hours at highway speeds) without further incident. Then on interstate highway at speed (70 MPH on cruise control), the engine stopped without warning or alarm, resulting in loss of propulsion, power steering, and power brakes. Was able to coast to a stop on the right shoulder without collision. Was able to restart engine normally and continue, but the event recurred a second time 10 minutes later with the same results. Was able to drive about 80 miles to home without further incident. Engine shutdown is accompanied by no warnings, alarms, or indications other then the instrument panel going dark and the loss of propulsion. Fortunately have been able to get to right shoulder without causing a traffic indecent, though this would be dangerous in a heavy traffic environment. Plan to take to dealer again next week for further investigation.

Filed Nov 22, 2017 · Engine · 55,100 miles · VA

At night, while at speed (60 MPH) in center lane of a crowded highway during evening commute, the engine stopped, resulting in loss of propulsion, power steering, and power brakes. Fortunately was able to coast to a stop on the right shoulder without collision. Was able to restart engine normally and proceed home (about an hour) without further incident. Next day did some low speed (5 MPH) testing in a quiet area to investigate possible causes. Could not replicate with any button on remote or steering wheel. Symptoms could be replicated by pressing engine start/stop button while in motion. This button is too high to hit with driver's knee and located where accidental touch by driver's arm/hand is highly unlikely. Both driver and front seat passenger say this button was not activated during the incident. No further recurrence in normal driving on the following day. No system messages on vehicle information display. Plan to take to dealer next week for further investigation. Mileage 55100