ENGINE STARTED TO MISS AND LOST POWER HAD TO PULL OFF ROAD IMMEDIATELY. COIL SHORTED OUT SO BADLY MECHANIC SAID IT COULD HAVE CAUGHT FIRE! DATE OF TROUBLE 12-26-15. AFTER SPENDING $1600 TO REPLACE ALL 6 COILS PER THE TSB REQUIREMENTS AND SPARK PLUGS ETC STILL NOT WORKING BECAUSE OF BAD PCM UNIT THAT HAS TO BE FIXED AND REPROGRAMMED! ANOTHER $1100! PLEASE CONSIDER THIS A SAFETY HAZARD! I WAS A SING…
2008 lincoln MKX powertrain problems
moderate 30 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
30
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS ENGAGED REPEATEDLY BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 5 MPH. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A SENSOR ON THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. TH…
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…
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2008 lincoln MKX?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 30 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $2,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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