2016 Lincoln MKX power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2016 Lincoln MKX — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tuesday June 2, 2026 my car went into the shop. At which time the viscous coupler was replaced for the rear AWD differential. This was a Ford OEM Part that had failed. Upon replacing it shut up they found the rear differential gear assembly was in fact also in need of being replaced. The needed…”
filed Jun 30, 2026
“I have had to replace my rear brake pads, rotors, and the whole braking system (not related to sensors) three times in a year. I received the recall notice after the third time and had a mechanic fix my brake hose as a short-term remedy for my car. Not only does my car have a delay in breaking it…”
filed Nov 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
The affected vehicles have an emissions control system that does not account for certain in-use conditions and might not control tailpipe emissions effectively over time.
25E02 · Emissions · issued Nov 25, 2025
Power Train problems in other MKX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKX | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 MKX | 3 | 6% |
| 2015 MKX | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 MKX | 7 | 20% |
| 2013 MKX | 16 | 10% |
| 2012 MKX | 11 | 13% |
| 2011 MKX | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 MKX | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 MKX | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 MKX | 30 | 12% |
| 2007 MKX | 35 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Lincoln MKX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.