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#BS-2016-LINMKX-230E

2016 Lincoln Mkx

Based on reports from 190 owners and 7 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
190
Crashes
13
Fires
4
Recalls
7
TSBs
219
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 190 complaints, 13 crashes, 4 fires, and 7 recalls. This is the worst model year for this vehicle.

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Top reported problems

1

engine shut down while driving

14 complaints • Severity 9.3/10

$X,XXX
2

throttle failed while driving

4 complaints • Severity 6.5/10

$X,XXX
3

lost acceleration while driving

4 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

41 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 12K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

79
0–30K
17
30–60K
7
60–90K
3
90–120K
6
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (79 reports) • Median: 12K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (41 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes41 (22%)
Engine32 (17%)
Electrical25 (13%)
Other20 (11%)
Fuel System11 (6%)
Drivetrain10 (5%)
Wheels & Tires6 (3%)
Speed Control5 (3%)

2016 Lincoln Mkx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lincoln Mkx, with 41 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 12K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lincoln Mkx, with 32 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lincoln Mkx, with 25 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lincoln Mkx, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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41
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18
17
8
18
12
19
20
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20
21
7
22
21
23
8
24
28
25
3
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Lincoln Mkx. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (7 recalls)

16V343000Jun 2016

CHILD SEAT:TETHER: CONNECTOR/CLIP

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 24, 2015. An incorrect seat back trim cover was installed on the affected vehicles, blocking the child seat tether anchors in the second row center seating position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child restraint anchorage systems."

17V123000Jun 2017

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

19V632000Oct 2019

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.

19V809000Apr 2020

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.

20V414000Aug 2020

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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This is the worst model year for the Lincoln Mkx according to owner complaint data. The biggest problem area is engine.

2016 Lincoln Mkx vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

190

Class avg

449

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 190 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 7 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Lincoln Mkx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lincoln Mkx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Lincoln Mkx is related to the brakes, with 41 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Lincoln Mkx reliable?
The 2016 Lincoln Mkx has 190 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Lincoln Mkx problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Lincoln Mkx have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Lincoln Mkx has 7 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lincoln Mkx problems start?
Based on 112 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 12,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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