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2017 Lincoln MKX

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2017 Lincoln MKX

The 2017 Lincoln MKX is a mid-size luxury SUV that offers a comfortable and well-equipped cabin, a powerful engine, and a smooth ride. It’s available with a 3.7-liter V6 engine that produces 303 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque, or a 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 that produces 335 horsepower and 380 lb-ft of torque. The 3.7-liter V6 engine is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Both engines offer good fuel economy for their size, with the 3.7-liter V6 getting up to 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway, and the 2.7-liter turbocharged V6 getting up to 18 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway.

People who like the 2017 Lincoln MKX praise its comfortable seats, spacious cabin, and powerful engine. However, some people have reported issues with the vehicle’s engine, transmission, suspension, electrical system, exterior, and interior.

Engine

3.7-liter V6 Engine

  • Oil leak from valve cover gaskets: Oil may leak from the valve cover gaskets, causing a burning oil smell and low oil levels. The valve cover gaskets must be replaced. $200 - $400+
  • Timing chain failure: The timing chain may fail prematurely, causing the engine to lose power and run rough. The timing chain and related components must be replaced. $2,000 - $4,000+
  • Engine misfire: The engine may misfire due to faulty ignition coils or spark plugs. The ignition coils or spark plugs must be replaced. $200 - $400+

2.7-liter Turbocharged V6 Engine

  • Turbocharger failure: The turbocharger may fail prematurely, causing a loss of power and increased fuel consumption. The turbocharger must be replaced. $1,500 - $2,500+
  • Intake manifold runner control valve failure: The intake manifold runner control valve may fail, causing a loss of power and increased fuel consumption. The intake manifold runner control valve must be replaced. $200 - $400+
  • Engine knock: The engine may knock due to excessive carbon buildup on the pistons. The engine must be disassembled and cleaned. $1,000 - $2,000+

Transmission

Six-Speed Automatic Transmission

  • Transmission slipping: The transmission may slip when shifting gears, causing a loss of power and acceleration. The transmission may need to be rebuilt or replaced. $1,500 - $3,000+
  • Transmission fluid leak: Transmission fluid may leak from the transmission pan or seals, causing low fluid levels and transmission damage. The transmission pan or seals must be replaced. $200 - $400+
  • Torque converter failure: The torque converter may fail, causing the transmission to overheat and lose power. The torque converter must be replaced. $1,000 - $2,000+

Eight-Speed Automatic Transmission

  • Transmission shudder: The transmission may shudder when shifting gears, causing discomfort and a loss of acceleration. The transmission fluid may need to be changed or the transmission may need to be reprogrammed. $200 - $400+
  • Transmission gear slipping: The transmission may slip out of gear when driving, causing a loss of power and acceleration. The transmission may need to be rebuilt or replaced. $1,500 - $3,000+
  • Transmission control module failure: The transmission control module may fail, causing the transmission to shift erratically or not shift at all. The transmission control module must be replaced. $500 - $1,000+

Suspension

  • Front suspension strut failure: The front suspension struts may fail prematurely, causing a clunking noise and a loss of ride comfort. The front suspension struts must be replaced. $500 - $1,000+
  • Rear suspension spring failure: The rear suspension springs may fail prematurely, causing the rear of the vehicle to sag and a loss of ride comfort. The rear suspension springs must be replaced. $300 - $500+
  • Steering rack failure: The steering rack may fail prematurely, causing the steering to become loose and difficult to control. The steering rack must be replaced. $1,000 - $2,000+

Electrical

  • Battery failure: The battery may fail prematurely, causing the vehicle to lose power. The battery must be replaced. $100 - $200+
  • Alternator failure: The alternator may fail prematurely, causing the battery to not charge properly. The alternator must be replaced. $500 - $1,000+
  • Electrical shorts: There may be electrical shorts in the vehicle’s wiring harness, causing various electrical components to malfunction. The wiring harness may need to be repaired or replaced. $200

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