Lincoln MKX fuel smell problems

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Fuel system · TX

We saw something leaking onto our driveway from inside the garage a couple weeks ago. I verified it was leaking from underneath the engine area of my car but didn't think anything else about it. A week later I went somewhere and was gone about an hour and came back and parked in the garage. I came back into the garage maybe a half hour later and it smelled like gas. I looked and noticed it dripping under the engine area again. I took my car to a shop (QualTech Automotive 620 in Austin, TX) and they called me today and said there was a fuel leak. They think it is by the rollover valve. I have not seen any pictures of this. They stated the only way to fix it is to replace the entire fuel tank. $$$$ There were no check engine lights or any other warnings to notify me of this issue. If I had not parked it in a garage and smelled the fuel smell, I might not have known about this for a while possibly. My SUV has 94,067 miles on it and has not had any collisions or anything like that recently that could have caused this fuel leak.

Filed Jul 20, 2021 · Fuel system · 260,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline odor inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the fuel tank replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Filed Feb 3, 2021 · Engine · 24,000 miles · TX

I have noticed exhaust fumes in the cabin when driving. I drive both highway and city, but it is worse on the highway. I started feeling tires and foggy headed every time I drove. I tried recycling air and open air both but didn't seem to help. I went to the dealership for oil change and told them about the problem. Service concierge said they had another 2016 mkx in at that time with the same problem. I was told they couldn't look at my vehicle for over two weeks and wouldn't have a loaner car until then. I told them I was concerned about driving with the problem and was offered two options... Leave it there until they could look at it, with no loaner car, or for times sake take it to another dealership. This is unacceptable and a liability in my opinion.

Filed Apr 7, 2020 · Body, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel odor present outside of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was evidence of a fuel leak coming from the fuel tank. The vehicle was previously taken to beaman ford inc (1717 tennessee 46, dickson, tn 37055), where it was determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Feb 12, 2020 · Fuel system · 139,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware of fuel leaking from the fuel tank. Dana ford lincoln located at 266 west service road, staten island, ny 10314 (718) 983-8700, was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.

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 Jan 21, 2019 · Body · 40,000 miles · MD

On or about august 2017, while driving I noticed exhaust fumes coming into interior of 2016 lincoln mkx SUV which smelled bad and made eyes water. Took car to dealership for the problem: 1. They found that rear weld seams behind left and right tail lights were cracked and also weld seams below left and right tail lights were cracked. 2. Rubber grommet was missing (hole) behind left tail light, rear air vent on right side behind tail light was not working. 3. Dealer sealed weld seams on both sides, (lt & rt) installed black tape over grommet hole with sealant and replaced right rear vent. 4. Then pressure tested interior for leaks.

Filed Dec 5, 2018 · 8,000 miles · FL

Strong smell of exhaust leakage coming from rear of vehicle when accelerating. Other owner of mkx had same problem and dealer has corrected.

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 Nov 24, 2017 · Fuel system · 150,000 miles · SC

Unable to pump gas normally. Tank spits fuel back out or shuts down pump and the smell of gas coming from the car after refueling at times when driving