With 4 recalls and 253 complaints, the 2008 Lincoln MKX rates as elevated on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

253

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

21V0810002021-16-02

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2009-2011 Mercury Milan, 2006 Ford GT, 2008-2012 Fusion, 2007-2010 Edge and Lincoln MKX, and 2009-2010 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. 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.

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14V6820002014-29-10

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 Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. 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.

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08V3010002008-03-07

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.

THIS DIMPLE COULD RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK OR A FUEL DRIP FROM THE TANK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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21E0130002021-16-02

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain air bag inflator and/or module replacement service parts that may have been used as part of a collision repair. The parts include certain driver-side air bag inflators and/or modules, designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang and Mustang GT500. It also includes certain passenger-side air bag inflators and/or modules designed to fit 2005-2014 Ford Mustang, 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ, 2010-2012 Ford Fusion, 2010-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2011 Ford Ranger, and 2007-2010 Lincoln MKX vehicles. Please see Ford's recall report for the specific part numbers. These parts may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Lincoln MKX's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 253 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags151

02Power Train18

03Fuel/propulsion System13

04Service Brakes11

05Fuel System, Gasoline4

253 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Lincoln MKX Fuel Economy

18–19mpg combined

15-16city

22-24hwy

$2,300-$2,450/yr

Fuel economy for the 2008 Lincoln MKX ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

MKX FWD - Automatic 6-spd

19mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive

16 city24 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor

MKX AWD - Automatic 6-spd

18mpg

3.5L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

15 city22 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2008 Lincoln MKX

34States

28%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Texas (11%), but the remaining listings are spread across 33 other states nationwide.

TXTexas

5211%

FLFlorida

4710%

ILIllinois

357%

MIMichigan

337%

MOMissouri

235%

PAPennsylvania

214%

GAGeorgia

184%

OHOhio

184%

MNMinnesota

163%

NJNew Jersey

133%

NYNew York

133%

DEDelaware

123%

KYKentucky

112%

DCWashington DC

112%

OKOklahoma

112%

AZ10

COColorado

102%

NCNorth Carolina

102%

INIndiana

92%

WIWisconsin

92%

TNTennessee

92%

UT7

NE7

CA7

NH6

WA6

MD5

ID5

MA4

IA4

SD4

AL3

RI3

OR3

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2008.

2008 Lincoln MKX: Questions Buyers Ask

Pricing, reliability, and ownership answers

Is the 2008 Lincoln MKX a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2008 Lincoln MKX. There are 4 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2008 Lincoln MKX?

Yes, 4 recalls on record. The good news: recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Check the safety report for specifics, and always run the VIN before buying.

What's the gas mileage of the 2008 Lincoln MKX?

Fuel economy ranges from 18 to 19 MPG combined. If you drive 15,000 miles a year, that gap is worth about $154 annually. See the fuel economy section for per-trim data.

What are common problems with the 2008 Lincoln MKX?

AIR BAGS problems top the list with 253 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.

How does the 2008 compare to other Lincoln MKX years?

Each Lincoln MKX model year has different pricing, recall counts, and owner satisfaction patterns. Compare all available years on the Lincoln MKX overview page.