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2018 Lincoln Mkx recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln Mkx, spanning 6 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns5not VIN-specific
Component groups6distinct top-level categories
Latest recordAugust 22, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 Lincoln Mkx recall campaigns

The 2018 Lincoln Mkx report contains 5 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V544000 dated August 22, 2025.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V544000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
August 22, 2025
Potential units
499,129campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Why it matters: A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V469000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
August 10, 2020
Potential units
488,594campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Why it matters: A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Owner notification: May 13, 2021 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 20V414000

Component
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS
Report received
July 17, 2020
Potential units
19,299campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company, Inc. (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles equipped with 16-way electric tilt seats. The seat cushion frame edge may contact the wire harness when the seat occupant uses the tilt function of the seat, potentially damaging one or more wires within the harness, which can result in either inadvertent deployment of the air bag or nondeployment of the air bag in the event of a crash.

Why it matters: An air bag that deploys inadvertently increases the risk of a crash. An air bag that does not deploy in the event of a crash increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install protective flocking tape onto the exposed edge of the 16-way seat cushion frames, and inspect the wire harness for damage, and repair or replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began August 12, 2020. Owners may contact Ford/Lincoln customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S37.

Owner notification: August 12, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V612000

Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Report received
September 11, 2018
Potential units
503campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles. These vehicles may have door striker bolts that are shorter than intended. Vehicles with shorter door striker bolts fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 206, "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" potentially resulting in the doors opening in the event of a crash.

Why it matters: If the doors open in the event of a crash, there is an increased risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door striker bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18C06.

Owner notification: October 18, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V548000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
August 20, 2018
Potential units
87campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

Why it matters: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

Owner notification: September 26, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 Lincoln Mkx?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 Lincoln Mkx campaign records are Electrical System (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Latches/Locks/Linkages (1), Air Bags (1), Seats (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Air Bags1
Seats1