Does the 2008 Lincoln MKX have fuel system problems?

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 117,000 miles.

Which Lincoln MKX year has the most fuel system complaints?

The 2007 Lincoln MKX has the most fuel system complaints (48), compared with 22 for the 2008.

Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Lincoln MKX?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Lincoln MKX concern the fuel system: 14V682000 and 08V301000.

2008 Lincoln MKX Fuel System Problems

NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about fuel system problems in the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 9% of all 253 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest fuel system complaint count among 14 MKX model years. Median mileage at failure: 117,000 miles.

Fuel System complaints: 22; 9% of 253
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 117,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

When 2008 Lincoln MKX fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 13, 2012, latest Dec 4, 2025.

22 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2012 to Dec 2025; peak Oct 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2008 Lincoln MKX

NHTSA 14V682000Oct 29, 2014Fuel System186,024 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the tank, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S22.
NHTSA 08V301000Jul 3, 2008Fuel System142 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tank weld fixture may have been exposed to a contaminant during production which could cause a dimple in the bottom of the fuel tank at a spot weld.
Risk: This dimple could result in a fuel leak or a fuel drip from the tank. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on july 11, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-437-7332.

Fuel System complaints by MKX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200748 (16%)
200822 (9%)
20092 (3%)
20104 (4%)
20117 (5%)
20124 (5%)
20135 (3%)
20140 (0%)
20150 (0%)
201612 (8%)
20171 (2%)
20180 (0%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Lincoln MKX have fuel system problems?: NHTSA has 22 owner complaints about the fuel system in the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 117,000 miles.
Which Lincoln MKX year has the most fuel system complaints?: The 2007 Lincoln MKX has the most fuel system complaints (48), compared with 22 for the 2008.
Is there a fuel system recall for the 2008 Lincoln MKX?: Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2008 Lincoln MKX concern the fuel system: 14V682000 and 08V301000.