How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Lincoln MKX have?

NHTSA lists 31 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 MKX, which is 20% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2016 Lincoln MKX?

Yes. Recall 19V809000 covers 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles with 3.7L engines where the battery positive cable harness can contact the transmission shifter cable bracket and short circuit.

Have electrical issues caused fires in the 2016 MKX?

NHTSA data tied to this component shows 2 fires, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries among the reported cases.

At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2016 MKX?

The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 MKX is 17,000 miles.

2016 Lincoln MKX Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 31 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 Lincoln MKX, 20% of that year's 155 total complaints. There are 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 injuries linked to this area, with a median failure mileage of 17,000. A related recall (19V809000) covers a battery cable short-circuit risk.

Electrical System complaints: 31; 20% of 155
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 17,000 mi
Related recalls: 1

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Vehicles lose power and stall unexpectedly at speed, sometimes displaying a "full accessory power active" message before the engine shuts off.
Some owners report the engine compartment smoking or catching fire shortly after dashboard warning lights illuminate, in a few cases while the vehicle was still moving.
Headlight and adaptive lighting systems malfunction, with lamps failing to track steering angle or pointing directly at oncoming traffic.
The Sync 3 infotainment and phone system, including 911 assist, freezes or resets on its own without a stored fault code.
Owners describe the vehicle briefly losing all power at highway speed with the all-wheel-drive indicator lit, then restarting on its own or after dealer visits that could not reproduce the fault.

When 2016 Lincoln MKX electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 20, 2015, latest Jun 1, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2015 to Jun 2026; peak Sep 2016 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Lincoln MKX

NHTSA 19V809000Nov 12, 2019Electrical System54,411 vehicles
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles equipped with 3.7L engines. The battery positive cable harness may contact the transmission shifter cable bracket resulting in a short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove the battery harness clips and elbow guide, and install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve to the battery cable harness, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on December 2, 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available, currently expected to be the end of April 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S41.

Electrical System complaints by MKX model year

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

20106 (5%)
201142 (28%)
201217 (20%)
201333 (20%)
20145 (14%)
20155 (26%)
201631 (20%)
201714 (27%)
20186 (19%)
20190 (0%)
20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does the 2016 Lincoln MKX have?: NHTSA lists 31 Electrical System complaints for the 2016 MKX, which is 20% of the 155 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for electrical problems on the 2016 Lincoln MKX?: Yes. Recall 19V809000 covers 2016-2017 Lincoln MKX vehicles with 3.7L engines where the battery positive cable harness can contact the transmission shifter cable bracket and short circuit.
Have electrical issues caused fires in the 2016 MKX?: NHTSA data tied to this component shows 2 fires, 3 crashes, and 3 injuries among the reported cases.
At what mileage do electrical problems typically show up on the 2016 MKX?: The median mileage at failure for Electrical System complaints on the 2016 MKX is 17,000 miles.