2013 Lincoln MKX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2013 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 163
Latest campaign: Jul 2, 2014

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Power train	1	Jul 2, 2014	14V393000

Safety recalls1

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0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 2, 2014Latest campaign


Jul 2, 201414V393000	Power train: axle assembly axle shaft If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V393000 What's wrong Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning. Risk If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders. Remedy Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10. Campaign NHTSA 14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014

Jul 2, 201414V393000

Power train: axle assembly axle shaft

If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 14V393000

What's wrong: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.
Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Campaign: NHTSA 14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component163

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

163Complaints filed

7Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

2Injuries reported · 1 death

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Service brakes	66	40	3	0	1
Electrical system	30	18	0	1	0
Unknown or other	21	13	3	0	0
Power train	16	10	0	1	0
Engine	15	9	0	0	0
Structure	9	6	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	7	4	0	0	0
Hydraulic	6	4	0	0	0
Back over prevention	5	3	0	0	0
Suspension	5	3	0	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	5	3	0	0	0
Exterior lighting	4	2	0	0	0
Steering	4	2	0	0	0
Visibility	2	1	0	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	2	1	0	0	0

10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Electrical system
“Back up camera don't work half the time or it is upside down and don't allow proper visibility to back up safely. Have to rely on mirrors and windows to back up.”
Filed 07/11/2026 · ODI 11749706
Power train
“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated upon depression of the accelerator pedal, with the transmission warning light illuminated.”
Filed 06/08/2026 · ODI 11742681
Back over prevention
“My rear veiw camera only works when it wants to. It is either upside down and no use for backing up or black screen with no working message. I see other years are being recalled for that same reason.”
Filed 04/26/2026 · ODI 11733840

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2013 Lincoln MKX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2013 Lincoln MKX have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2013 Lincoln MKX. The most recent, 14V393000 (reported July 2, 2014), concerns power train. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2013 Lincoln MKX?

Service brakes is the most-reported component, named in 66 complaints out of 163 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 7 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2013 Lincoln MKX?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Lincoln recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.

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