Lincoln MKX 2
Weaknesses, engine ratings and buying advice
Engine Overview
The Lincoln MKX 2 is available with 2 engine variants — from 286 to 316 hp.
The Lincoln 2.7L EcoBoost V6 (Petrol, 315 PS) has the EcoBoost-2.7-V6-Gen1 (2.7L EcoBoost V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 7 known weaknesses.
The Lincoln 3.7L V6 (Petrol, 282 PS) has the Duratec-37 (3.7L V6) — rated: "Be Careful", 2 known weaknesses.
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Vehicle Weaknesses
| Weakness | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Recall 16B32: Electronic Throttle Body Contamination The electronic throttle body motor contacts can become contaminated, triggering FMEM mode with reduced power and fixed RPM. Affects 2016 MKX built Sep 2015–May 2016. Ford replaces ETB free of charge. Symptoms: Check engine light, reduced power mode, P2111/P2112 codes, engine stuck at fixed RPM. | Low | |
| Sudden Engine Stall and Power Loss While Driving 2016–2017 MKX units showed sudden engine shutdown or loss of throttle response while driving, in some cases at very low mileage (under 20,000 km). ETB failure is the primary cause on 2016s; throttle body replacement resolves it. Symptoms: Engine shuts off while driving, vehicle shifts to neutral, accelerator pedal unresponsive. from 20,000 km | Medium |
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Known Problems and Issues
A total of 16 weaknesses have been documented for the Lincoln MKX 2 (2016–2018) — 9 engine-related and 7 vehicle-related. Typical issues affect Other, Body, Electronics, Gearbox.
MKX (Duratec-37, 2016–2018) — Be Careful: Chain-Driven Water Pump Failure (Internal), Cam Phaser Rattle on Cold Start. Power: 282 PS.
MKX (EcoBoost-2.7-V6-Gen1, 2016–2018) — Be Careful: Recall 24S55: Brittle Intake Valves (Silchrome Lite), Cam Phaser Cold-Start Rattle (2.7L EcoBoost), 8F35 Transmission: Shift Shudder. Power: 315 PS.
What to watch out for with the Lincoln MKX? See the detailed listing of all engine and vehicle weaknesses in the sections above.
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Last updated: February 2026 · All information without guarantee