The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact's mother stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, several unknown warning lights unexpectedly illuminated. The contact's mother noticed a burning odor coming from the vehicle and observed that the power outlets were extremely hot. The contact's mother also experienced additional electrical issues with the alarm sounding unexpectedly, the power door locks failing to function properly, and the liftgate closing unexpectedly. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Lincoln MKX door locks problems
30 of the 1,418 owner complaints about the Lincoln MKX describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 2011 model year.
- owner complaints
- 30
- worst model year
- 2011
- typical mileage
- 90,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Both passengers door locks say the door is open
Driver side front door sensor says car door is open even when door is firmly shut. Causes doors not to lock, interior and puddle lights remain on, drains battery, doors won't lock even with car in motion. Severe rust problems under carriage air bag light remains on
Rear doors would not latch after being opened in 24° weather. This situation happened after the car was preheated outdoors and persisted throughout a 60 mile trip. Car had to be parked with the doors held shut using the seat belts to keep them closed. After returning during above freezing temperatures the door worked as it should. Children had to hold doors shut during trip.
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the driver’s side front door latch was faulty which caused the door ajar warning light to illuminate while the door was properly closed. The alarm system would also activate intermittently due to the door ajar warning light being illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty coverage. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency for assistance. The failure mileage was 124,799.
My passenger rear door will not unlock. Tou can't open from outside or inside. My grandson got stuck. I had to have him use a didn't door to get out. If there was a accident he would have been stuck in there. It was stationary
I opened my car door from the inside drivers seat and heard a loud pop. My door handle doesn't seem broken, but will not open from the inside now. The car was in park when it happened.
Recall issued in august of 2020. I have called monthly to get obtain an update for the availability of part needed to repair my vehicles brakes, and my dealership keeps pushing the date of availability back. The dealership states that the manufacturer is not providing a date when the part will be available. My dealership is instructed me to check my vehicle 'daily for brake fluid leaks," this is unacceptable. I purchased a "new" car in 2016, "not a used car," and I should not have to "check my car daily" for a leak in my brake fluid. Lincoln has had almost six months to obtain and start repairs of this recall and has failed to initiate the repair. As a us consumer I should not have to drive my vehicle with the fear that my brakes may go out, or fail to stop timely every time I drive. This is not a door handle that is loose, this is my brakes, on my car. Please help! Lincoln needs to be held responsible and start providing the repairs that consumers need in order to operate a safe vehicle. Thank you.
Driver side front door sensor says car door is open even when door is firmly shut. Causes doors not to lock, interior and puddle lights remain on, drains battery, doors won't lock even with car in motion.
When shutting passenger door latch, latch will not move to grip inner part of the door. This will cause the door to bounce back or not close. This usually occurs when existing or entering car. Open door warning will remain on until latch is properly hooked.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.
Recall number 18V612000 · Recall details
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 edge and lincoln mkx vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2010, through october 8, 2010. These vehicles were shipped with incorrectly configured electronic module settings that disable the locking function of the liftgate. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
- Risk
- The liftgate lock may be disabled and the driver may not be able to lock the liftgate using interior lock switches or remote key fob buttons.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners and dealers will have the affected control modules updated free of charge. The safety recall began on november 1, 2010. Owners may contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 10V516000 · Recall details
Questions about the Lincoln MKX door locks
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The model years with the most reports are 2011 (9 complaints), 2012 (9 complaints) and 2013 (6 complaints).
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