Used 2013 Lincoln MKX SUV Consumer Reviews

Luxury with some sportiness

Overall I think this vehicle is very well built, strong engine, and AWD that is smart and knows what to do when you need it. I did purchase pre-owned with over 60,000 miles but I love the 3.7 V6 and transmission pairing. My mom has a 2013 as well, both of us enjoy it a lot. You can sit back and ride along with traffic comfortably, but when you need to get up and go or maneuver though traffic, the transmission and 3.7 V6 are quick and power you through what you need. It handles great around corners and through town. It's not too big but just big enough, anytime I have rear passengers they always compliment the room they have and the heated seats. My only complaint is the shifter, sometimes it doesn't know it's in Park and you have to jiggle the button a little, and after turning a corner when it's going into 2nd gear it's a tiny clunky, but my last car (Mazda) has the same issue, so I'm light with the gas pedal after turning corners.

Quality and Classy

I love this car. I've been given nothing but great compliments on the interior and exterior looks of this car. I love how it hugs the road, is very responsive and the fact that the ride is very quiet. I had a Jeep prior to the Lincoln and could hear and feel every pebble and crack in the road. The heated steering wheel is a god-send here in New Hampshire. I bought this vehicle used with only 12,000 miles and what a deal! The gas mileage isn't the greatest at about 22mpg but thankfully gas is fairly cheap right now. I'd rather give up gas mileage than skimp on comfort. This is one of the most luxurious vehicles I have ever owned.

American Dream

I purchased NKX after having owned a Volkswagen Touareg. Though the Touareg is more cutting edge performance and bluntly utilitarian in its style, the Lincoln MKX is an amazing SUV! Fit, finish and features are top notch and the luxurious touches are limitless. It is the most impressive vehicle I have ever owned and America should be proud. Style is impressive and the standard and optional features arebvery well valued. Bang for buck, nothing came clove to the MKX.

Impressed with MKX

We purchased the MKX to replace 2012 Infiniti FX 35 we had for 2 years. Although we loved the FX35, we both decided that we needed more interior space for travel. The FX 35 is not as roomy and accommodating. So far this has been a joy to own. Smooth and noise free driving. I am surprised to see that others have not had this same experience. We had a 2010 VW Toureg prior to the Infiniti and it was built rugged as well as luxurious. So, the MKX has a nice feel in the middle. I think it will hold well to taking the dogs to the vet as well as transporting the grandchildren to activities. I will come back and update after owning for a year, any negative issues.

New MKX

Just bought a 2013 MKX. After owning Subaru Outbacks for years, I couldn't stomach the new ugly models with useless cargo racks. I was looking for cargo space, kayak carrying capability, comfortable seats, a color other than gray, black or white, and gas efficiency. The MKX beat out the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland, the Cadillac, the VW Toureg, and the Lexus. Most of the others had very ugly silver consoles. The MKX has everything I was looking for and is beautiful inside. The seats and finish are wonderful. I love the steering wheel controls. Only thing I'm not crazy about is the front end - low and massive. First American branded car I've owned in over 30 years! Good Job Ford!

I love it

Drives so smooth and so nice to look at. My favorite vehicle yet.

Still not happy with it - looks nice though

I've had this car for 18+ months and I'm looking to trade. At 5 months the brakes were making a terrible grinding. My rotors already needed turning. I have since replaced the rotors at 35k miles. Yes I "still" have the car - hauls kids hockey equipment well. At one year, my battery needed replacing after many complaints of odd electrical malfunctions. My wipers still go on for no reason, on a completely sunny day sitting at a stop light. My radio features sometimes go awry, not going to preset channel or displaying two different stations on the dash compared to instrument cluster screen. Acceleration is sluggish, once you're going ride is comfortable. Absolutely hate the blinker. Every time I use it I think its going to break and sometimes I flash my brights just using it. Too hard to operate - what we're they thinking?!? Wasn't it tested? All weather tires are terrible in the snow/rain. Hate to spend extra $ on winter tires although many do, but I have one tire that's sounding out of round and need a new set (even though they have half tread left). Road noise is overwhelming and more than I should have for a "luxury" vehicle. Once it turned past 50k and out of b2b warranty, started having issues with shifter and car recognizing its in "P" or park. I have to fiddle with the shifter trigger every time until P is orange, then message goes away. New issue at 68k miles - common to Edge / MKX - Door ajar, sensor issue. Cost appears to be $375+. Drivers door appears to be ajar, open/close and hope it goes away. However one night after getting dash message to disappear I was driving down the road and system thought door was open, dash indicator appeared and all cabin lights came on making it very difficult to see. Had to pull over and open/close door until message went away. Also new issue: Driving home, car just killed. Lost power steering, power brakes. Put it in park and started it again. Really!?! No codes appeared - well of course not! Tech said its very hard to determine but did advise me not to leave key fob in the car or vicinity of the car. It tries to make contact with the computer and may drain fob battery. Thinks "maybe" day it killed there was a contact loss between fob and car and it didn't detect car was being driven with a key in it so it killed the engine. I get the "No Key Detected" all the time, even with key in cup holder, my pocket, purse. Doesn't matter. I did purchase winter tires for this car and what a world of difference it makes. Bluetooth speaker is slightly behind the visor, making it hard for others to hear you. 70k mile update - Traded. Dealer said door sensor is a $4-500 fix. Part alone is $180. Common for driver and passenger front doors. Sadly, no Ford recall on the issue currently. I could try the contact spray fix first, but many say it doesn't fix the problem. I'm opening/closing my door 4-8 times each time I open it just to get the sensor to realize it's really closed. This car has too many electrical issues for me to deem it reliable enough to repair and fix it. Other than that, I did like the vehicle and would have rather kept it. Electrical issues can be a hit/miss fix and end up costing thousands. Hopefully someone else enjoys it, it lasts awhile and they don't get stalled somewhere.

Beats the Bow Tie

We bought this car used. Our only complaint is that the car wanders. It feels like something is loose in the steering system. We am getting that looked at today. Other that that we am not quite used to the dash controls yet. Our verdict is still out on the dash controls, change always takes some getting used to. We like the reliability and performance so far. We average 3 to 4 more MPG than our old Nissan with much better performance. The Interior is very comfortable, easy to get into and out of. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis so I appreciate that and the heated seats. In our opinion it is much better than the Cadillac's that we looked at.

new owner of 2013 Lincoln MKX

The vehicle has a lot of power and rides very smooth. Burns gas as do most SUV but it uses regular gas which is a plus. Interior is nice and comfortable. Very sleek and nice looking vehicle and so far I really like the vehicle.

Great SUV for the Money!

One of my priorities with getting a new vehicle was minimal road noise, in addition to a blend of performance, utility, and comfort. This SUV does everything I want. The cargo space if perfect for Costco runs, small items of furniture and similar. With the rear seats folded down there is more room, but because they don't lay flat, the extra room acquired is flattened since the lowest point is closer to the ceiling. So, a bicycle, 2x4s, but nothing bulky. The seats are comfortable, the car is responsive and quick enough to get out of hazardous situations. Braking is good (although apparently it takes 10 feet longer to stop than others SUVs in this class) I have had no maintenance/recall issues and I am at 55,000 miles. Mileage is OK. If I drove in the city I would assuredly have bought a different vehicle, since it's hard to see, the mileage really declines in the city, and the frame is essentially a giant box on wheels, which makes parking an adventure. The cons: mediocre sound system and poor visibility sides and rear. I even bought an aftermarket system, but it still isn't quite what I wanted. (My MKX is the standard model, and so had the low end sound system). Because the last thing you want to do is take out the factory unit, you have to add and tinker with components until you get the sound you want.

Nothing but problems!

I bought a 2013 MKX with 3,000 miles on it. I have regretted it since day one. First, the fuel gauge would not read correctly, then the moon roof stopped working (all within the first 6 months.) When I put gas in it, if you do not immediately drive it, it will shudder, shake, check oil light pops on and then the whole car shuts down. This is terribly inconvenient when you fill up, then get stuck at a red light! Then the dashboard intermittently stops working, so I cannot see my control panel and have no idea how much gas I have. The navigation worked intermittently for a while, but has officially died as well. Now the rear windows won't roll down and the brakes are making a horrendous noise. The digital control panel was always fickle. It only has 38,000 miles on it, but I can't stand it any longer. I am looking to trade it for a highlander. Toyota has always been dependable for me. I will never touch another Lincoln or Ford again.

Rides and handles nice!

The MKX is a nice luxury car. Great pick up and the comfort is unbeatable. My only criticism is the sound system of my 2013 is below par for the price of the car. I mention it every time I take it for service and am always told the system works and sounds fine. It really doesn't. It's tinny. The surround sound is a joke. You can adjust all you want and there's very little change. I understand the 2016 has a new sound system. I know why.

Classy as Me

my 2013 Lincoln MKX is a classy ride for a classy lady, she rides smooth, has had small minor problems as any vehicle would have. My maintenance is kept up to date - that makes a difference. I take care of her as I do myself. I recommend this SUV to responsible grown folks.

Lincoln MKX 2013

Look at all the recalls. Serious issues happening with the car. New issues the month is the lights won't turn off.

Great car for the money

Disappointed

Wth all the hype about Ford comeback I find the Lincoln MKX very disappointing when comparing even to the Chevy Traverse LTZ. Lacks a lot of the finesse in features and even the "Premier" package cannot compare.....Lincoln is Higher priced but not worth it. No folding side mirrors, second seat not adjustable, no key memory for seat positions, lots less cargo space, electric seats lack adjustable features as GM has, lackluster engine and poor gas mileage.......Lots of other bad comparisons....Guess I'll go back to GM.

Rusty paint product

My MKX is only seven months plus old with all features warranty plus anti rust package. But I am disappointed to see my MKX with rusty condition and not getting a proper help from Ford. I would request all of you who has this vehicle go and check if you have such issues for safer side otherwise it will be too late to react.

Lincoln MKX keeps getting better!

The 2013 Lincoln MKX is our third MKX. 2007,2009 and 2013. This vehicle is more luxury that the others by far, it also has the upgraded My Lincoln Touch, which is a big improvement over the first generation that I have in my 2011 Ford Explorer. The 3.7 v6 is quick and we have the AWD model. The ride is soft and smooth on the luxury side. Compared to Lexus RX 350 and Cadillac SRX our friends have it is quicker and rides better and more elegant!

Poor experience from Lincoln

I had bought a 2013 MKX from Planet Lincoln. The vehicle had a lot of interior noise from the road and surroundings. I was told by the service manager that this was normal. I went back to the sales associate and explained that I was not satisfied with the noise the response I got was too bad there is nothing we can do for you. Very pricey for a sub par vehicle

It has its days

This car hasn't been to bad except the door ajar switch and always the shift park icon comes up . No with 119000 miles needing the throttle body replaced this a known problem and the limp mode is dangerous its not limp mode it's almost nothing at all. Over all been a kind sketchy about the electronics and the joke of a limp mode. Limp mode is to power down to a certain speed not just stop drop and nothing buy idle. I'm not to impressed with fords gimp mode.

Excrescence

Lincoln was once a proud brand and builder of significant American luxury cars. The brand died altogether more than 20 years ago but Ford has not yet caught on to this news. The MKX is an appalling vehicle. The exterior and interior design are both revolting and non-functional. This is Ford Edge remodeled by Stevie Wonder. It is beyond me how, in 2013, a carmaker could offer such a poor design. For example, none of the buttons or switches inside are logically placed or obvious to use. Buttons on the steering wheel require removing your hands to access. Buttons are the dash are microscopically small and usually take many attempts to operate. The touch screen is just a mess.

Luxury and cargo space

Reliable and comfy with a few bugs

I bought the 2013 MKX FWD in 2017 with 31,000 miles on it. Yes, there are a few electrical bugs with the tailgate, sensors, and key not detected (fixed by putting in new battery). It was under warranty still so I was able to get those things fixed. Gas mileage is decent: 22mpg average. I'm not interested in speed, power, etc. This gets me where I need to go, is comfortable on road trips and driving in town. I love the size: just right for three kids, two dogs, and me. I hauled a love seat in the back once! Pros: comfortable ride, technology is fairly simple, heated and A/C seats are a must! Cons: for me the biggest con has been the lackluster performance in snow, even with brand new tires. Other than that, my MKX hasn't been overly problematic regarding electronics. It will be paid off next month and with 87,000 miles, I am hopeful to get another 2-3 years out of it before trading in for a newer vehicle. Maybe another MKX but I'll probably go hybrid or electric next.

Never Lease From Lincoln

It's a bad idea to lease anything from Lincoln. Did you know that at the end of your lincoln lease, if you want to trade in your lincoln to anyone else but Lincoln, they will not release the car to anyone but you (the lessee) or a Lincoln dealer. I found this out the hard way today when i went to trade my leased Lincoln in for a cadilac. The cadilac dealership was giving me a good price that would have covered the payoff and the last 3 payments on my lease, but they would not allow cadillac to buy the car. being over my mileage, I could have avoided the mileage fees, excess wear and the last 3 payments. Now i have to use half my down payment i set asside just to get out of my lease.

happy camper

This car was so well kept up that most that have seen it think it is new, the nicest used car I have ever seen.