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Lincoln MKX Lighting problems by year

31 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lincoln MKX's lights. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.

Lighting complaints by model year

2007 2008 2009 2010 72011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

Year	Lighting complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Recalls
2018	3	0	0	0
2017	1	0	0	0
2016	6	0	0	0
2013	4	0	0	0
2012	2	0	0	0
2011	7	0	0	0
2010	4	0	0	0
2009	1	0	0	0
2008	2	0	0	0
2007	1	0	0	0

Latest MKX lighting complaints

2018 Lincoln MKX Steering Electrical system Lights

My vehicle had an electrical recall; I took it in and it gotten worse. The vehicle is making noise, and saying 911 operator is unavailable. The turning signals turn on and off, if I turn one going left, it stays on a while, or I have to shut car off a while to get it to cooperate of it doesn't signal at all. The brake light is on, no airbag light on, has hill assist warning, park aid malfunction light when park aid works, powertrain malfunction light on, pressure monitor on, and I took it to the shop, the mechanic...

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said he couldn't get the correct electrical info to change it. Service steering warning comes on and blinks. I was driving two separate occasions and the car put itself in park and it stop abruptly when I slowed down. I tried to download a new version and it will not update. Theirs static in my speakers even after I turn the car off and windshield wipers work when they want to. I have another appointment next week, theirs so many recalls on this car, the rear brake lines and other recalls I'm not sure if it was handled. The dealership said I have no issues with the last report but my car stoppin in traffic, can't put on signals is very dangerous.

2016 Lincoln MKX Lights Brakes

Condensation build up in my passenger headlamp has caused the led rope lighting to stop working.This shows a recall but one not offered at this time.I have never received any recalls through the mail form.I recently moved and my address is as follows: [[redacted]] [[redacted]] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2016 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Lights

The right headlight is filling up with condensation which is shorting out the battery. Replaced it more condensation is back in it. Mechanic says seals are no good says its a common problem in all lincolns. Lights and adaptive module cost well over 5K for one light not including the labor. This is a potential for a fire hazard.

2018 Lincoln MKX Lights

Rear overhead break light ripped off while driving down the road.

2017 Lincoln MKX Lights

I recently had some touch up work done on my car. While in I had an estimate done on my headlights because they constantly had condensation and moisture inside the light cover, This is at all times of the day and especially challenging in the winter months when there was ice frozen over. My body shop called the local dealer to get pricing on parts. Can provide the body shop and dealership if needed. When talking to the service department they informed my body shop that they had issues with the original install...

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of these lights and the seals were compromised letting moisture in that could not easily leave. This explains why, not one, but both of my lights are doing the same thing and compromising my safety especially at night. They are only giving out partial light due to having heavy condensation or ice covering the internal side of the headlight. This is not an issue that would activate any warning lamps or messages just visual compromised.

2011 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Lights Body, doors & structure

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

2013 Lincoln MKX Lights Body, doors & structure

The vehicle liftgate no longer properly latches and has opened suddenly. The interior audible warning sound continuously alerts and the interior lights sometimes fail to turn-off. The 'Liftgate Ajar' warning light remains on. This problem seems similar to the recall on 2011 Lincoln MKX.

2010 Lincoln MKX Lights

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the headlights failed to illuminate as needed. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the headlight bulbs and wires; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, who diagnosed that the headlight wiring harness kept disconnecting. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted however, the contact was not able to speak to a live representative. The failure mileage was approximately 159,000.

2016 Lincoln MKX Lights

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that the front driver's side turn signal lamp was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to taylor mtr co-waynesville (524 russ ave, waynesville, nc 28786) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that moisture entered the headlamp housing causing damage to the bulb and turn signal lamp. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.

2012 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Lights

Driver door latch electrical component consistently thinks the door is ajar when in fact the door is closed. This sets the vehicle car alarm off when the vehicle is parked 2-4 times a day. Additionally, when driving the vehicle at night, all of the interior lights remain on as it thinks the door is open, causing night time driving very difficult. This is obviously a flaw in the design since the switch is built into the door latch.

2013 Lincoln MKX Lights

Front headlights (driving lights) go completely out while car is driving down the road. This started with the right headlight when the car was less than two years old and now both headlights go out while driving. The lights can be turned back on by turning the switch off and then back on. Very dangerous to drive??

2018 Lincoln MKX Electrical system Lights

July 25, 2018: upon starting car while stationary in a parking spot, dash light and info clusters did not light up. Upon further inspection, driving and brake lights did not work or light up. Turned off car, re-started. All lights worked, then drove to an appointment approximately 5 miles away in suburban traffic. July 28, 2018: while parking the car in motion near our hotel in fredericksburg, va (marriott courtyard downtown) all car lights went out. Finished parking car while lights remained out and then went...

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to dinner. Upon returning to car 1 1/2 hour later, lights went on after starting car. August 7, 2018: when my wife was driving the car in a suburban area in motion, all lights went out. She immediately drove home and we called the dealer for service. On august 15, 2018 the car was completed and was ready to take home, which we did without incident. September 17,2018: my wife was driving the car in a suburban area in motion with a friend in the passenger seat. Approximately 12 miles from home all lights went out. She stopped to check all outside lights and break lights to confirm they were not working. She immediately drove home in suburban traffic and then parked the car and we arranged for service (again!!!). With the car stopped in our driveway in park and the engine running, we both checked all the lights to confirm they were still out and that the break lights did not work which remained the case. Fault or problem that caused the risk is unknown.

2016 Lincoln MKX Lights

2016 Lincoln mkx. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle left headlight points/illuminates in the direction of oncoming traffic. *Smd the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified who insisted the vehicle was operating as designed. *Js

2011 Lincoln MKX Lights

Left headlamp stopped working. Replaced headlamp and it will still not illuminate. Dealer said it was an electrical wiring issue into the ballast. Cost to repair is $2,200.00. Lincoln concierge refused to assist. This is a safety issue because the oncoming drivers perceive the right headlight as being the left headlight in the dark causing them to veer into our lane. This is obviously a design flaw that has a serious safety concern.

2011 Lincoln MKX Electrical system LightsFire

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...

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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.

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