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2016 Lincoln MKX

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

6

6 current

Combined

12.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,751

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2025435 · manufacturer campaign 25S87

22 August 2025

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2015–2018 · MKX 2016–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear brake hoses could fail and cause a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, there could be reduced braking. Note: This problem could cause a change in brake pedal feel and travel.

Why it matters

Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and replace or reroute the rear brake hoses, as necessary.

52,547 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2020373 · manufacturer campaign 20S42

13 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2015–2018 · MKX 2016–2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the front brake hoses could fail, causing a progressive brake fluid leak. If this happens, the driver may experience a change in brake pedal feel and travel. This can cause reduced brake performance. Note: A brake fluid leak would cause the brake warning light to turn on.

Why it matters

Reduced brake performance could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the front brake hoses.

62,876 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020335 · manufacturer campaign 20S37

20 July 2020

Transport Canada lists: MKX 2016–2018 · Nautilus 2019–2020

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the wiring for the front seats could be damaged when a person uses the tilt function. As a result, certain system in the vehicle may not work properly. Depending on which wires are damaged, the occupant classification system may not work properly. This can cause the passenger airbag to not work properly in a crash. The damage could also cause the driver or passenger front airbag to deploy suddenly without a crash. Note: This recall only affects vehicles equipped with 16-way power front seats.

Why it matters

An airbag that does not deploy properly in a crash could increase the risk of injuries. A sudden airbag deployment when there is no crash could also create a risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to install protective tape on the exposed edge of the cushion frames. The dealer will also inspect the wire harness and repair or replace it, as needed.

4,262 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2019569 · manufacturer campaign 19S41

12 November 2019

Transport Canada lists: MKX 2016–2017

What is wrong

On certain vehicles built with a 3.7-L engine, the positive battery cable may rub against the transmission shifter cable bracket. This could cause a short circuit to occur.

Why it matters

An electrical short circuit could create a fire risk.

What the dealer will do

Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to install a wire channel shield and protective sleeve on the battery cable.

5,253 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2019431 · manufacturer campaign 19S26

27 August 2019

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2015–2016 · Fusion 2013–2016 · MKX 2016 · MKZ 2013–2016

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the bolts that attach the electric power steering assist motor to the steering gear may corrode and break. This could cause a loss of power steering assist. This recall applies to vehicles originally sold or currently registered in areas of heavy road salt usage (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador).

Why it matters

A loss of power steering assist may result in a sudden increase in steering effort, especially at low vehicle speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to replace the bolts and apply a wax sealer. If one or more of the bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed.

9,906 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2017102 · manufacturer campaign 17C02

1 March 2017

Transport Canada lists: Edge 2016–2017 · Continental 2017 · MKX 2016–2017

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 208 - Occupant Protection in Frontal Impacts. Certain driver frontal airbag modules may have been assembled incorrectly. In the event of a crash warranting deployment of the driver's frontal airbag, the airbag may not completely fill, or the airbag cushion may detach from the airbag module, which would not protect the driver as expected, and could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag.

4,336 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 11% of 180 2016 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
283 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2016 Lincoln MKX have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2016 Lincoln MKX. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2016 Lincoln MKX get?
NRCan rates the 2016 Lincoln MKX at 12.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 283 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2016 Lincoln MKX for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,751 in fuel, producing roughly 5,590 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.