Lincoln Mkx ReliabilityAll Years Ranked (2007–2017)
Side-by-side reliability scores, risk levels, and owner-cost projections for every Lincoln Mkx we've analyzed. Identify the best years to buy, the ones to avoid, and the problems that follow the Mkx across generations.
Average Score
79/100
Best Year
2013 Lincoln Mkx
Score 85
Weakest Year
2008 Lincoln Mkx
Score 72
Every Lincoln Mkx Ranked
Sorted by reliability score. Each link opens the full year-specific report.
A comfortable, powerful crossover, but requires diligence with its known tech and mechanical weaknesses.
Top risks: MyLincoln Touch Infotainment System · Engine Water Pump (3.7L V6) · Power Transfer Unit (PTU) - AWD Models
A comfortable luxury cruiser with good long-term potential, provided you address common tech and maintenance points.
Top risks: Electrical & Infotainment · Engine (3.7L V6 Water Pump) · Suspension Components
A comfortable luxury crossover with known Achilles' heels that demand proactive scrutiny.
Top risks: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) · Engine Water Pump · Electrical/SYNC System
A comfortable luxury cruiser with a few significant tech and drivetrain weak points that demand careful consideration.
Top risks: Infotainment System (MyFord Touch) · Power Transfer Unit (PTU) · Electrical Systems (Non-Infotainment)
A comfortable cruiser that demands a meticulous inspection to avoid costly transmission pitfalls.
Top risks: Automatic Transmission (6F50/6F55) · Power Liftgate Module · Steering & Suspension Components
An affordable luxury crossover offering comfort and style, but with a few high-stakes mechanical vulnerabilities that demand careful consideration.
Top risks: Engine Water Pump · AWD Power Transfer Unit (PTU) · Transmission (6F50/6F55)
A comfortable luxury cruiser with a strong engine, but its cutting-edge tech and specific mechanical weaknesses can quickly turn luxury into liability.
Top risks: Infotainment System (MyFord Touch) · Engine (Water Pump) · Drivetrain (Power Transfer Unit - PTU)
A comfortable luxury SUV offering great value, but be prepared for potential electrical frustrations and a significant AWD risk.
Top risks: MyFord Touch Infotainment System · Power Transfer Unit (PTU) (AWD models only) · Water Leaks (Sunroof Drains/Taillights)
A comfortable, value-packed luxury crossover, but specific powertrain vulnerabilities demand careful pre-purchase scrutiny and a healthy repair budget.
Top risks: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) · Engine (Water Pump) · MyLincoln Touch (MFT) System
A comfortable, value-rich luxury SUV that requires careful selection and diligent maintenance to avoid significant headaches.
Top risks: Engine (2.7L EcoBoost) · Transmission · Electrical/Infotainment
A comfortable but risky proposition, primarily due to its Achilles' heel of a transmission.
Top risks: Transmission (6F50/6F55) · Engine Water Pump · Electrical System / Power Liftgate
Problems That Follow the Mkx Across Generations
Issues that appear in the top-3 risks across multiple model years — the cost of ownership you can actually predict.
Engine Water Pump
Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations
Power Transfer Unit (PTU)
Appears in 3 model years · 27% of generations
Transmission (6F50/6F55)
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
Infotainment System (MyFord Touch)
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations
Engine (Water Pump)
Appears in 2 model years · 18% of generations