NHTSA has 298 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Lincoln MKX[1]. Air bags show up more than any other group, with 154 complaints[2].
Most reported problems
Here are the complaint groups owners raise most often, biggest first.
- Air Bags. 154 complaints[2]. Owners describe a passenger seat sensor that did not seem to react, a flash of flame when a bag went off in a crash, and confusion about air bag recall notices.
- Power Train. 35 complaints[5]. In the stories we read, owners describe rough, jerky gear changes, a feeling of rolling back on a slope, and fluid leaks with smoke or burning smells. Some mention repeated seal repairs.
- Fuel/Propulsion System. 32 complaints[6]. Owners describe a gas smell near the parked car and a fuel tank that leaked or split at a seam. Some say the repair was costly and that a replacement tank was hard to find.
- Engine. 21 complaints[7]. Owners describe stalling without warning, a leaking power transfer unit, and a car that would not accelerate.
- Brakes. 17 complaints[8].
- Fuel System, Gasoline. 16 complaints[9].
- Electrical System. 14 complaints[10].
- Unknown Or Other. 12 complaints[11].
Recalls
Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 MKX is necessarily included.
- Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (21V158), March 2021. About 2,602,668 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[12]
- Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (21V081), February 2021. About 1,067 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: explosion, a crash, injury, death. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[13]
- Remedy pending
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (17V024), January 2017. About 654,695 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.[14] - Remedy pending
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V384), May 2016. About 1,892,343 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death. The remedy was not yet available when this record was filed.[15] - Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly (14V682), October 2014. About 186,024 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: fire. Dealers do the repair free of charge.[16]
Fuel economy
EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.
Safety ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR FWD/AWD[18] | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 | 14.0% |
Engine and size
These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.
| Version | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKX 4DR SUV FWD[19] | 187 in | 75 in | 69 in | 111 in | 4,418 lb |
How 2007 compares with other years
Show the numbers
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 298 | 5 |
| 2008 | 253 | 6 |
| 2009 | 66 | 6 |
| 2010 | 111 | 6 |
| 2011 | 149 | 3 |
| 2012 | 84 | 1 |
| 2013 | 163 | 1 |
| 2014 | 35 | 1 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 156 | 7 |
| 2017 | 52 | 5 |
| 2018 | 31 | 5 |
NHTSA's counts for the MKX show 298 complaints and 5 recalls for 2007[3]. Among the 12 model years listed, 11 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 0 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2015 (19) and the most are for 2007 (298)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.
Should you buy a used 2007 MKX?
The 2007 Lincoln MKX has 298 owner complaints on file[1]. Air bags lead the list by a wide margin[2], with power train and fuel tank worries next[5][6]. Some reports mention fires and injuries, so these are worth taking seriously[1]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales. A used example deserves a careful inspection of the transmission area and fuel tank, and a check that every open recall has been handled[3].
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
- Air bag complaints lead with 154 reports[2]. Power train comes next with 35[5], then the fuel and propulsion system with 32[6].
- Does the 2007 Lincoln MKX have recalls?
- Yes. The by-year facts list 5 recalls for this model year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the full list.
- Is the 2007 Lincoln MKX reliable?
- Owners filed 298 complaints with NHTSA[1]. Air bags, power train and fuel system topics stand out[2][5][6]. Check the by-year section on this page to see how it compares with other years.
- What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
- See the fuel economy section on this page for the official figures.
- Which Lincoln MKX year is best?
- The by-year comparison on this page shows complaint and recall counts for each year, including 298 complaints for 2007[3].
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Facts and sources
- NHTSA has 298 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Lincoln MKX (14 mention a crash, 8 a fire, 12 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
- 154 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 1 fires, 7 injuries, median mileage at failure 95,800). NHTSA vehicle records
- Owner complaints and recalls for every Lincoln MKX model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MKX FWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, Front-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 23 highway / 19 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,550. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- 35 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 82,319). NHTSA vehicle records
- 32 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 2 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 95,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 21 complaints name the engine component group (1 crashes, 3 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 90,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 17 complaints name the brakes component group (4 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 116,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- 16 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (2 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 79,452). NHTSA vehicle records
- 14 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 2 injuries, median mileage at failure 73,500). NHTSA vehicle records
- 12 complaints name the unknown or other component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 115,000). NHTSA vehicle records
- Recall 21V158, filed March 10, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 21V081, filed February 16, 2021: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 17V024, filed January 10, 2017: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 16V384, filed May 31, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
- Recall 14V682, filed October 29, 2014: Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly. NHTSA recall database
- EPA rating for MKX AWD, 3.5L 6-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 16 city / 22 highway / 18 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,700. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR FWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 14.0%. NHTSA vehicle records
- Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, MKX 4DR SUV FWD: length 187 in, width 75 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 111 in, curb weight 4,418 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov