Is the 2007 Lincoln MKX a bad year?
298 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other MKX years.
Keep it
Engine and transmission complaints for the 2007 Lincoln MKX are in line with other MKX years. Air bags and fuel system stand out for this year: see below.
The verdict moves with mileage: the same car reads differently at 30,000 and at 150,000 miles.
What 2007 MKX owners report, by mileage
Each system owners named in five or more complaints, with the mileage range where the middle half of those complaints were filed. Read at 96,000 miles.
| SYSTEM | COMPLAINTS | MIDDLE HALF FILED AT | TYPICAL US REPAIR BILLS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bagsSTANDS OUT | 154 (52%) | 87k–130k miles · around this mileage | — |
| Fuel systemSTANDS OUT | 48 (16%) | 77k–120k miles · around this mileage | Fuel pump replacement $220–$1,500 · Fuel injector replacement (one injector) $300–$1,200 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 35 (12%) | 69k–130k miles · around this mileage | CV axle / CV joint replacement (one side) $300–$1,500 · Automatic transmission replacement $2,500–$7,000 |
| Engine | 21 (7%) | 74k–124k miles · around this mileage | Valve cover gasket replacement $110–$500 · Timing chain replacement $1,000–$4,000 |
| Brakes | 17 (6%) | 91k–137k miles · around this mileage | Brake pad replacement (one axle) $115–$390 · Brake pads and rotors replacement (one axle) $200–$1,084 |
| Electrical system | 14 (5%) | 71k–106k miles · around this mileage | 12-volt battery replacement $100–$400 · Starter motor replacement $350–$1,200 |
| Body structure | 10 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Speed control | 8 (3%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Suspension | 6 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Seats | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
| Visibility and wipers | 5 (2%) | too few with a mileage | — |
Bills are typical US ranges from the sources named in the tool (J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, CarParts.com and others), printed only for systems that stand out or sit at or ahead of 96,000 miles. Not a quote.
What owners reported alongside their complaints
Of 298 complaints: 14 mention a crash · 8 mention a fire · 9 report an injury · 10 say the car was towed.
No complaints in the last 12 months; the newest was filed in Oct 2024.
Counts of what owners wrote in their complaints, not verified by anyone.
In owners' own words
Driving at 40 MPH on a five lane state highway in metropolitan area. Sudden loss of power, lost throttle response, dash send odo data error message, with no odometer reading, wrench symbol.
While at a traffic light I pressed the gas and my vehicle wouldn't move. After reaching 4000 rpm's the vehicle slowly began to move.
My 2007 MKX only has 135,000 miles since purchase we've had to change front axles, calipers, 2 sets of lifetime brakes but most concerning is the PTU has to be changed.
Unedited excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, chosen by mileage (nearest 96,000 miles), not by content. Unverified.
Recalls for the 2007 Lincoln MKX: 6
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
These vehicles may be equipped with a driver or passenger frontal air bag inflator used as a replacement service part, that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the frontal air bag, an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Due to corrosion from salt water exposure such as from road salt use, the affected vehicles may leak fuel from the fuel tank seam weld under the tank mounting reinforcement brackets. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
A recall may cover only some cars of a model year; the campaign size counts every model and year it lists. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls: dealers fix open recalls free.
Service bulletins from Lincoln: 113
Repair instructions Lincoln sent its dealers for symptoms seen in the shop on the 2007 Lincoln MKX. Ask a dealer or mechanic for a bulletin by its number.
This article updates TSB 25-2154
Some vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022…
Some vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly replacement be performed for various concerns
Some vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be performed for various concerns
NHTSA defect investigations: 2
Front suspension lower ball joint
Tire valve cracking
Neighbouring years
2008 MKX: 252 complaints, keep it.
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Questions
Is the 2007 Lincoln MKX a bad year?
298 owner complaints to NHTSA. Engine and transmission complaints are in line with other MKX years. At 96,000 miles the tool says: Keep it.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
By owner complaints to NHTSA: air bags (154), fuel system (48), transmission and drivetrain (35), engine (21), brakes (17).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lincoln MKX have?
6 recall campaigns list this model year: Air bags (NHTSA 21V-158), Air bags (NHTSA 21V-081), Air bags (NHTSA 21E013000), Air bags (NHTSA 17V-024) and more. A recall may cover only some cars; check by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Method: counts of unverified owner complaints filed with NHTSA, compared only with other years of the same model (sales volumes are unknown, so no failure rate is computed). A system stands out at 40+ complaints and at least twice the model's quiet (lower-quartile) year, or twice the share across every vehicle of that model year. The mileage range is the 25th to 75th percentile of the mileages owners reported. Data received by NHTSA through November 5, 2026. Repair prices are typical US ranges from named sources, not quotes. Not a diagnosis and not financial advice. PulsCar is not affiliated with NHTSA. Check this car at your own mileage.