2007 Lincoln MKX Fuel System Problems

Which parts fail

• Storage › Tank assembly
  1
• Storage › Auxillary tank
  1

Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  39%
• 25k–50k
  00%
• 50k–75k
  617%
• 75k–100k
  1131%
• 100k–150k
  1131%
• 150k+
  411%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Lincoln MKX owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer was waiting for approval from the manufacturer to perform other unknown repairs due to corrosion near the fuel tank. The vehicle remained unrepaired at the dealer for 28-days. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that there was a strong gasoline odor inside of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the fuel tank replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V682000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the Vin was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the Vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 260,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. While driving various speeds, a burning tar odor was detected coming through the vents and smoke appeared. The vehicle was taken to champion Ford Lincoln Mazda (140 southtown blvd, owensboro, ky 42303, [phone]) where it was diagnosed with a leak in the power transfer unit, which needed replacement. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14V682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact believed that the recall repairs failed because the odor and smoke were present before the vehicle was serviced per the recall in 2015. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. While driving 35 MPH, the engine caught fire. The police were not notified. A passenger extinguished the fire. The contact and the other passengers were not injured. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a fuel leak. The local mechanic repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 103,000.

I am original owner of 2007 MKX. Received recall notice in dec.2014. Unable to get vehicle to dealership until 02/03/15. I have not had my vehicle since that date. Corrosion at fuel tank and leaking. Dlr informed me the vehicle cannot be driven. He had no idea when the part(s) would be available. It would be months. I was provided initially with vehicle from dealership. After week or so I was handed over to rental agency at Ford's expense. I am now in my 3rd vehicle as of June. Have contacted Ford motor company numerous times since early feb. Who apologizes profusely and say they do not know when tanks will be available. They are at mercy of their supplier. No dates maybe late summer. Recall notice indicates 3rd qtr. Dealership as of 7/7/15 saying fourth qtr. No exact date or time. I purchased that vehicle for intended use with business and family. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 19V001000 (air bags) however, the parts needed for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and pulling up to a stop sign, the contact became aware of fluid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a family member's residence to be inspected. The contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was towed to classic Ford Lincoln of columbia (177 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210, [phone]) but was not repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. …

2007 Lincoln MKX caught fire. Consumer believes that it caught fire due to a gas tank issue on 2008 Lincoln MKX vehicles with gas tank problems. The consumer stated she noticed fire coming from the rear of the vehicle and while doing so, she briefly left the roadway and hit a mailbox and school sign and ran into a ditch. The consumer turned the vehicle off and attempted to exit the drivers side door, but the flames were so intense, that her jacket caught on fire. The consumer immediately closed the door as flames were everywhere. The consumer eventually exited the passenger side and within seconds, the vehicle began making popping sounds and then it blew up. It had completely burned before the fire trucks arrived. The consumer believed the gas tank ruptured.

Brought our 2007 Lincoln MKX into the dealership in early 2014 complaining of a gas smell. We were told that the gas cap was probably not being closed fully. Brought it back in January 2015 after we received the recall notice, and was told that they had to keep the car because of the odor. We just found out that it May not be until the summer or fall of 2015 that it can be fixed. We got an awful rental car, which while paid for by Ford, is far from the car we bought. I'm incredulous that Ford a) can't simply replace the fuel tank and brackets, b) has already taken two months and May take six more, and c) won't provide a comparable loaner vehicle. Doesn't Ford have an obligation, legally and morally, to fix the problem expeditiously?

Have been smelling fuel for a couple of weeks outside the car. Found what appears to be a fuel leak coming from fuel tank. Called Lincoln about the recall, they said it didn't affect my vehicle. I think it did, seeing how it has the same problem, and it's a salt/corrosion issue. I've lived in nebraska almost all my life, we use salt in the winter season. Regardless where it is built, I'm sure they are getting their parts from the same supplier. Lincoln is in the wrong, they should be taking care of the issue. This is a $2,000 repair that not everyone can afford to pay for. This is bs, and the last time I will buy a Lincoln/Ford product, if this is how they take care of their customers.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while parked, a strong odor of fuel emitted outside of the vehicle. Most recent, fuel leaked onto the ground continuously. The failure became progressively worse. The vehicle was inspected under NHTSA campaign number: 14V682000 (fuel system, gasoline) however, the dealer failed to perform a repair or replace the defective fuel tank as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the fuel tank seams were corroded which caused the fuel to leak. The manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 03/16/16

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