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2009 Lincoln MKX Engine problems

Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Lincoln MKX's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on January 29, 2024. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The contact stated that the engine power reduced message was displayed and the wrench warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to allow the engine to cool down. The contact removed the oil cap and stated that the engine oil looked like chocolate milk. The contact took the vehicle Precision Tune to get the oil changed and was informed there was...

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a major coolant leak. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · EngineNHTSA 11568601
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

I've replaced a starter / alternator/ battery/ coil packs/ tune up/and my truck is still having problems with staying started..I have to push the gas in park because it seems like it will shut off.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11395690

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