Lincoln MKX fire or smoke problems

Filed Mar 18, 2023 · PA

When I utilize my ac or heat without pressing a certain button after a while I start smelling a burning smell coming through the vents. When I'm outside the vehicle I smell it as well. The smell is hard to pinpoint. A dealership told me that maybe I needed to change my air filters. However the burning smell still would happen just the same. Then they checked to see if anything(such as plastic or anything) was stuck to any components that get hot to no avail. But something is wrong and it's scary. Also my vehicle has a very rough idle which sometimes can feel like a rumble. A tune up was suggested and complete and I still have the same experience. I love my vehicle but growing tired.

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Body, Electrical · TX · fire

First it was the alarm system it would lock me out the car. Then it was the air conditioning it would only turn on when it wanted too. Then I would press the seat cooler and it malfunctioned and I had a second degree burn on my lower back. Then the check engine light came on and it started to overheat. I pulled over turned off the ignition and the car was still running. That happened twice my mechanic would come turn the car off even by disconnecting the battery the car was still on somehow he had to disconnect another part for car to turn off. He told me not move it anymore. 15 to 20 minutes later the car was on fire and the fire department came and turned it off. I bought the car on 4/24/2021 and it was on fire on 05/27/2021.

Filed Jun 21, 2021 · LA · fire · 2 injuries

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

Filed Apr 16, 2021 · Electrical · 26,600 miles · FL · fire

Tl* the contact owned a 2016 lincoln mkx. The contact stated while coming out of a standstill, the vehicle stated "a train maintenance needed" warning light was illuminated. Shortly afterwards smoke was coming out of the engine compartment and the vehicle caught on fire. Fire marshals were called to scene and the fire was extinguished. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an insurance lot, where it was diagnosed with being destroyed. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with, the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v809000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was informed of failure and they apologized to contact for the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 29,600.

Filed Dec 7, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 220,725 miles · OH

Driving down the highway and transmission shift to low by itself. It almost caused me to get it. The ptu is leaking transmission fluid. Youneverknow when it is low. This car had this problem since it was manufactured and they never fixed the problem. It needs to be fixed and needs a heat shield between the ptu and the engine to keep it from leaking and causing dangerous situations on the road. The car smokes so bad that it looks like it is on fire. Scared to drive because I never know what will happen if the fluid is low. You can see the leak from the ptu under the car. Not many people complained about it because they don't know about this website. This is really dangerous if it doesn't get recalled soon. When the car was manufactured it was under warranty. So they fixed it then but when the warranty was up. It was up to the customer to dishup 2500.00 to fix it. You can call amcco in zanesville ohio they will tell you how many got fixed under warranty. The problem is the ptu is so close to the engine it burns the fluid in it. Eventually it wears out other seals in the transmission, which makes things worst. My car sits most of the time. Too scared to drive it. Please help me get a recall on this. If you look up problems with 2008 lincoln mkx you will see that is one of the main problems

Filed Nov 19, 2020 · Transmission · 220,675 miles · OH

The ptu leaks transmission fluid. I was told this was a problem since the car was manufactured. I wanted to know why there wasn't a recall on it. It can damage other seals on car and cause a safety hazard. I just brought my car a month ago and was never told about it. I was told not to drive it that often till I get it fixed. My car was not shifting right, smoking, and I have to add transmission fluid to it. There is no way to tell if it has too much, which will cause it to have other problems in the long run. You see the smoke when driving. It looks like the car is on fire

Filed Feb 6, 2020 · Seats · 126,000 miles · NY · fire

Was driving 2008 lincoln mkx passenger seat caught on fire, heated seat was not on

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Airbags, Fuel system · NY

The takata recall is potentially life threatening and unfortunately lincoln offers no solution to the customer and that is something that is not being taken seriously by the company . I have received letter after letter warning me that corrosion of the fuel tank is defective and directions to take the to a lincoln dealer. I have been to the dealer over 3 times and everytime its a different excuse as to why nothing can be done. I smell gas fumes all the time and have seen visible rust on the fuel tank. I received letters saying I would be able to drive a temporary rental and as usual every rental is already out within 100 miles of me. I called lincoln and asked if there are any near new york a metropolitan area and none what so ever can be found. So in ending I have a rolling death trap that can potentially ignite in flames or seriously injure if not kill anyone who sits in the passenger seat if I were to get into an accident. Please help however possible as this is a complete lack of attention from the company.

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 Jan 6, 2018 · Driver assistance · 100,000 miles · MO · fire

Vehicle registers door adjar constantly. Causes dome lights to stay on even while driving, can't lock door, and battery goes dead. This is an issue! I saw there was an investigation but apparently nothing has been resolved. The problem started gradually and progressed to always. One time after the battery died I had a friend jump it and the cables started on fire! Unsure if this is related but the 12volt plug in the dash stopped working and the heater AC HVAC also went out previous to this. What a pain...