10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,219 miles

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2011 Lincoln MKX electrical problems

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2011 Lincoln MKX Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #39

May 132024

MKX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My dash touchscreen display became inoperable, no radio, no camera, no NOTHING My wiper blades come on by themselves and won't allow me to shut them off. The headlights remain on in the auto position... they won't shut off. Warning Lights on the dash comes on at times (lights up with lots of warnings) I'm no auto professional, but I think my issues are linked. I also, see that years ago there was a body control module recall that mentioned electrical shorts that could possibly cause a vehicle fire. OMG, I believe there's an electrical problem and I am hoping that the recall would cover these issues.

- Country Club Hills, IL, USA

problem #38

Apr 142024

MKX

  • miles
Left front drivers door flies open while driving. Door has already been repaired twice by dealers and problem keeps returning.

- Harrisonburg, VA, USA

problem #37

Jan 312023

MKX

  • miles
tracking system and 911 assist would not work. Vehicle would not start.01

- N Grosvenordale, CT, USA

problem #36

May 022022

MKX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Bad APIM module

- Lagrange , GA, USA

problem #35

Oct 272011

MKX

  • miles
Lift gate will open without prompting. Have parked the vehicle and went inside and come back outside and liftgate will be open. At other times it will not open or close when I push the button on the dash or the rear cargo button or key fob button. Camera goes fuzzy or blacks out.

- Benton, KY, USA

problem #34

Mar 062020

MKX

  • 129,000 miles
Signal appears all the time saying driver door ajar and now the panic alarm goes off on its own multiple times day and night. Key is in house when alarm goes off. Received recall notice, but I am over mileage by 9,000. Portsmouth Ford in nh who I bought it from wont do the recall work.

- Bow, NH, USA

problem #33

Aug 252019

MKX

  • 95,613 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkx. While the vehicle was in reverse, the rear camera was inoperable. Crest Ford (218 flanders rd, East lyme, ct 06357, (860) 739-5403) was contacted and informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was 95,613.

- North Grosvenor Dale, CT, USA

problem #32

Oct 252018

MKX

  • 82,000 miles
Smell of wires burning, seat burning skin, screen and other items not working.

- Greenville, PA, USA

problem #31

Apr 092019

MKX

  • miles
The problem was diagnosed as a failed throttle body, with trouble codes P2111 present in the on-board computer system, indicating the electronic throttle actuator control system was stuck open and closed, respectively.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #30

Nov 272018

MKX

  • miles
Door ajar sensors are failing and not allowing me to lock.

- Fargo, ND, USA

problem #29

Oct 012018

MKX

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Door ajar sensors are failing and not allowing me to lock the vehicle

- New Baltimore, MI, USA

problem #28

Jun 112018

MKX

  • 82,560 miles
Faulty sunroof track assembly, unable to open or close backup rear camera stopped working, stationary (prior to backing up, once put in reverse)

- Gig Harbor, WA, USA

problem #27

Mar 012018

MKX

  • 70,000 miles
My rear view camera works intermittently. Some times it just says call the dealer.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #26

May 032018

MKX

  • 101,000 miles
Door ajar warning on the driver's door keeps the vehicle from locking while driving - and also does not want to lock after the vehicle has been shut off and is staionary; I had this fixed a year ago in 2017 at gene messer Ford here in amarillo and now the problem is back; please advise asap.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #25

Jul 012017

MKX

  • 104,501 miles
I keep get the check fuel fill inlet system error on my vehicle. I've had it fixed but the light comes right back on. My car jerks as I am driving and sometimes stalls.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

problem #24

Mar 162018

MKX

  • 130,054 miles
Passenger door switch defected stays on at the dash can not lock doors when driving and over head lights stay on till I reach a certain speed as well as when I lock doors the alarm goes off for no reason due to it picks up that the driver door is a jar this is a big safety issue as and when you investigate this you will see for yourself this is all happening when the car is parked as well as in motion

- Diamond, IL, USA

problem #23

Jul 152017

MKX

  • 90,000 miles
My passenger door agar sensor does not work properly. Even if my door is closed, it remains on and I can spend hours opening and closing my door for it to remain on. I cannot lock the car when unoccupied since my alarm will go off within an hour trying to alert me that my door is open, even though it is not. While driving, my doors do not lock and my lights remain on.. my child could open her door in the back seat while I am driving down the road because of their failure to lock. I also cannot see at all at nights with the interior lights on. They do not go off until I reach a certain speed, because of the sensor saying my door is agar.

- Monroe, LA, USA

problem #22

Jul 012017

MKX

  • 45,000 miles
2011 Lincoln Mkx electrical system software recall Lincoln issued a recall (10V659000) NHTSA campaign #11V128000 which required replacement of affected bcms may have the potential for an internal short. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire. Our Lincoln started to develop issues only a few weeks after purchase. The turn signal would repeatedly burn out. The dealership we purchased from replaced the bulb & housing several times with no permanent fix. After some research we found the recall notice & called Lincoln directly. As it turns our the car (VIN number & all fit the criteria for the recall per Ford) however Lincoln refuses to fix the affected module because the car is originally from Canada! we live 1 hour away form Canada, so iam sure we are not the first to buy a car in the us that originated in Canada. At this point we do not even feel safe driving the vehicle for fear it will catch fire. The signal & running lights burn out every 2-3 weeks. Very scary! we cannot in good faith trade the car in either with knowledge of this information. The mechanics that have looked at the vehicle stated that there is evidence of an actual fire around the turn signal housing.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #21

Dec 062017

MKX

  • 90,000 miles
Door latch sticks and vehicle won't sense that the door is closed. Clearly an issue for Ford based on an internet search yet nothing is being done to help. Daughter at school can't get interior lights to go off and can't lock door because the car thinks door is open.

- Beaver Dam, WI, USA

problem #20

Oct 132017

MKX

  • miles
While driving 40 mph, my vehicle stalled out, power went out, lights, power steering and brakes. I had to pull to the side of the road and put my vehicle in park to restart it. I was driving in a busy area at night, no headlights, very difficult to control, my car was slowing down due to no power.

- Nogal, NM, USA

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