Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (fuel pump, injectors, fuel tank, hybrid and EV propulsion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Lincoln MKX owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that there was an abnormal fuel-burning odor on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the abnormal fuel-burning odor was on the interior and exterior of the vehicle. While the contact was attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel tank had fractured and was leaking fuel. The contact stated that prior to the failure, the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of fuel. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 14V682000 (fuel system gasoline) in 2015 by brad manning Ford inc., located at (901 s 4th st, dekalb, il 60115 [phone]), due to a fuel leak. The contact was concerned that the repair was improperly performed. The contact stated that there was leak at the seams of the fuel tank. The contact reached out to Lincoln division and was instead referred to contact Ford motor company. Ford motor company was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and that the vehicle would have to be repaired out of pocket at a cost of $2,000. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 125,550.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a fuel odor inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V682000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed a fuel leak coming from the vehicle. The contact smelled fuel outside the vehicle. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 14V682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The contact called purvis Ford Lincoln (located at 3660 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408, [phone]) and informed them of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 176,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the cabin of the vehicle. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and became aware of fuel leaking from the fuel tank. Dana Ford Lincoln located at 266 west service road, staten island, ny 10314 [phone], was contacted by phone and informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted nor informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,000.
I have been experiencing braking issues. I have brought my MKX to a dealer and was informed that I need a new brake booster. They have informed me that Ford is aware of this design issue. Is this covered under any type of recall since they are aware of the issue?
Vehicle is leaking fuel. Took it to the dealership for repair to find out due to a manufacturing error one of the welds rusted thus creating a hole in the top of the fuel tank. Was told this is a very common problem with this vehicle and its twin, the Ford edge. Was instructed that the repair cost would be 1800.00 and although it is a common problem due to a manufacturing error, it is not under recall with Ford/Lincoln. We contacted Lincoln directly and they said they were aware of the problem but would not offer us any insight as to why this issue is not under recall or help with the repair costs if they agree it is a "common issue". Upon talking to other Ford edge and Lincoln MKX owners online, this is a huge problem with these vehicles with 1000's of effected vehicles. …
Tl* Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (tuttle-click Ford Lincoln, 43 auto center dr, irvine, ca 92618, [phone]) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was included in a manufacturer service campaign (14r02) for the fuel tank seam leaks (07-08 edge-MKX - non corrosion st-prov). The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V384000 (air bags) and 14V682000 (fuel system, gasoline). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation Ford torrance at [phone] (located at 3111 pacific coast hwy, torrance, ca 90505) and was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and provided case numbers: ca516177384 and cas16177323. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact smelled fuel inside the vehicle. While the vehicle was parked in the contact's garage, a fuel odor seeped into the residence. An independent mechanic found a leak in the bottom of the fuel tank. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 08V301000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 116,000.
Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Lincoln MKX, and Ford Edge vehicles, manufactured June 15, 2006, to September 22, 2008, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New…
Remedy: Interim notices were mailed to owners on December 12, 2014. The recall began on October 6, 2015. Dealers will inspect the vehicles and either clean and treat the fuel tank with a corrosion preventative or replace the…
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Ford is recalling 142 my 2008 edge and Lincoln mkk all wheel drive vehicles. The fuel tank weld fixture May have been exposed to a contaminant during production which could cause a dimple in the bottom of the fuel tank at a spot weld.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on July 11, 2008. Owners May contact Ford at 1-866-437-7332.
Fuel System complaints in other MKX years
Frequently asked questions
How common are fuel system problems on the 2008 Lincoln MKX?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the fuel & propulsion system of the 2008 Lincoln MKX, 9% of the model year's 253 complaints. The component named most often is storage › tank assembly (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2008 Lincoln MKX fuel system problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 14V-682 (tank assembly, Oct 29, 2014); NHTSA recall 08V-301 (tank assembly, Jul 3, 2008). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2008 Lincoln MKX fuel system problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 118,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.