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The 2017 Lincoln MKX is associated with 52 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 5 safety recall campaigns in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Electrical System, accounting for 9 reports (17% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 3.7l 6-cyl and 2.7l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 19 to 20 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 52 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 5 official campaigns
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Electrical System (9 / 17%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 19–20 MPG across 4 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2017 Lincoln MKX?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
MKX FWD 3.7L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
MKX FWD 2.7L 6-Cyl Front-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 18 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,100 / yr
MKX AWD 2.7L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 17 MPG 24 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
MKX AWD 3.7L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 16 MPG 23 MPG 19 MPG — $3,250 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2017 Lincoln MKX?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
SUV FWD 15.4%
SUV AWD 15.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Optional and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Optional in official NHTSA records for tested 2017 Lincoln MKX models.
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What defect complaints are reported for the 2017 Lincoln MKX?

Summary of 52 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
52
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Electrical System 9 complaints
Service Brakes 9 complaints
Engine 3 complaints
Service Brakes 3 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,SERVICE BRAKES 3 complaints

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2017 Lincoln MKX problems & component breakdown (20 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2017 Lincoln MKX?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #25V544000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
NHTSA Campaign #20V469000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SERVICE BRAKES

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.
NHTSA Campaign #20V414000 Active Recall
Affected Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST

Defect Summary: Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2017 Lincoln MKX

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2017 Lincoln MKX

How many safety recalls does the 2017 Lincoln MKX have?

The 2017 Lincoln MKX is associated with 5 official NHTSA safety recall campaigns in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

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Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2017 Lincoln MKX?

NHTSA records list 52 consumer defect complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKX. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Electrical System, appearing in 9 filings (17% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Lincoln MKX?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2017 Lincoln MKX earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 2 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

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Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2017 Lincoln MKX get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2017 Lincoln MKX range from 19 to 20 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

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