Lincoln MKX
12 model years from 2007 to 2018, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2007–2018
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 19–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2018)
- Recalls
- 21 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (234)
- Fewest problems
- 2015
- Interest
- 2,638 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2018 MKX in brief
The 2018 Lincoln MKX is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.7L 6-cyl turbo and 3.7L 6-cyl) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 190 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,387 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (18 city / 25 highway), 20% worse than the 2018 small SUV average of 24.9 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 5 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Lincoln MKX has 12 model years in our data, from 2007 to 2018, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 21 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (404), service brakes (208), electrical system (143).
Buying used? 2015 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2016 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 21 campaigns and 1,259 owner complaints.
How the 2007 MKX compares
The 2007 Lincoln MKX is a SUV - offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and front-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 187 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 111-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,418 lb.
About the Lincoln MKX
The Lincoln MKX is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV manufactured by Ford Motor Company and marketed its Lincoln brand over two generations, as a rebadged variant of the Ford Edge crossover, for both generations.
From the Wikipedia article "Lincoln MKX", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2018 MKX pros & cons
Full 2018 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 20 MPG combined, 20% below the 2018 small SUV average of 24.9 MPG.
Best and worst years to buy used
2015 MKX
19 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 1 crash report
Year to avoid2016 MKX
156 owner complaints · 7 recalls · 3 fire reports · 6 crash reports
Most reported: Service Brakes
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
MKX changes by model year
- 2018
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2016
- New body dimensions: 3.6 in longer, wheelbase +1.2 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engine added: 2.7L 6-cyl turbo
- 2011
- Engine added: 3.7L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 12 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.7L 6-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,387 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 31 |
| 2017 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,387 lb | Not rated | 5 | 52 |
| 2016 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 2.7L 6-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | 190.2 in | 4,387 lb | Not rated | 7 | 156 |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 186.6 in | 4,427 lb | Not rated | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 186.6 in | 4,427 lb | Not rated | 1 | 33 |
| 2013 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 186.6 in | 4,427 lb | Not rated | 1 | 152 |
| 2012 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 187.4 in | 4,427 lb | Not rated | 1 | 75 |
| 2011 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 187.4 in | 4,427 lb | Not rated | 3 | 130 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 187 in | 4,418 lb | Not rated | 6 | 98 |
| 2009 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 187 in | 4,418 lb | Not rated | 6 | 59 |
| 2008 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 187 in | 4,418 lb | Not rated | 5 | 220 |
| 2007 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 187 in | 4,418 lb | Not rated | 5 | 234 |
Alternatives to the 2018 MKX
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Porsche Cayenne | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2018 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2018 BMW X3 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 11 |
| 2018 Lexus RX | 30 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2018 Volvo XC90 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2018 Audi Q7 | 21 MPG | ★★★★★ | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lincoln. How we calculate this →