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2013 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 23 engine complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKX, 14% of its 163 total complaints for the year. No related recall covers this engine issue. Median mileage at failure is 55,315 miles.

Engine complaints
23
14% of 163
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
55,315 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Engine stalls suddenly while decelerating or at low speed, sometimes with the accelerator failing to respond.
  • Loss of power steering and power brakes accompanies engine shutdowns while driving at highway speed.
  • A humming, grinding, or ticking noise comes from under the hood when cruise control is engaged on downhills.
  • Electronic throttle body fails, causing stalling on acceleration; some owners report the part was replaced but the stall recurred.
  • Exhaust fumes enter the cabin at various speeds, with dealers unable to find the cause after repeated visits.
  • One owner reported unintended acceleration into the vehicle ahead while stopped in traffic.

When 2013 Lincoln MKX engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 10, 2013, latest Nov 30, 2024.

2013 Lincoln MKX engine complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2013Sep 2016Oct 2017Jan 2018Feb 2019Aug 2020Nov 2024
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2013 to Nov 2024; peak Oct 2017 (3).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Lincoln MKX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by MKX model year

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

  1. 20109 (8%)
  2. 201131 (21%)
  3. 20128 (10%)
  4. 201323 (14%)
  5. 20148 (23%)
  6. 20157 (37%)
  7. 201638 (25%)
  8. 20177 (13%)
  9. 20185 (16%)
  10. 20190 (0%)
  11. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2013 Lincoln MKX have?
NHTSA lists 23 engine complaints for the 2013 MKX, which is 14% of the 163 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2013 Lincoln MKX engine stalling?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for this engine issue.
At what mileage do 2013 MKX engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure for engine complaints on this model year is 55,315 miles.
Did the 2013 MKX engine issues cause crashes or injuries?
NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to these engine complaints.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.