I WAS DRIVING ON A 35 MILES/PER HOUR ZONE WITHOUT ANY WARNING I HEARD THE CAR MAKING CLICKING NOISE AND COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. I HAD SOMEONE CHECKED IT FOR ME. MY COOLANT WAS GOING INTO MY ENGINE. I GOT IT TOWED TO DEALER THE ENGINE HAS TO BE REPLACED FOR ALMOST $10,000.00. I HAD THE CAR SERVICE 2 MONTHS AGO AT THE DEALER AND I STILL OVER 3,000.00 MILES UNTIL MY NEXT SERVICE.
2011 lincoln MKX engine problems
severe 18 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $3,100
Complaints
18
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$3,100
What owners are reporting 4 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR SUDDENLY ILLUMINATED AND THE SPEED REDUCED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER AND HAD IT TOWED TO A FAMILY MEMBER'S TRAILER. THE CONTACT CALLED GENE MERCER FORD OF AMARILLO (LOCATED AT 3400 S SONCY RD, AMARILLO, TX 79119, 806-355-7471) WHERE THE WATER PUMP WAS REPLACE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE THEN COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IN ADDITION, THE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESUME AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE COMPUTER CONTROL MODU…
THE THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY WAS BAD. THE CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN THE WIFE WAS DRIVING HIGHWAY 105 AT 50 MPH. SHE TURNED ON THE FLASHERS AND WAS ABLE TO GET OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY AFTER A SHORT TIME THE CAR WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED AND DRIVEN BACK TO THE HOUSE. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATER. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE ENGINE STOPS WITH NO WARNING.
Common questions
How serious is the engine problem on the 2011 lincoln MKX?
It's a meaningful issue. 18 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $3,100.
At what mileage does the engine 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 $3,100 for engine 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 engine?
No active recalls currently cover engine 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
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public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
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