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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2LMDJ8JC8ABJ25253 · Checked Oct 23, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 5

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2LMDJ8JC8AB•••••• 2010 Lincoln MKX

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27builds in total
Most reported Power Train 1 Seats 1 Engine 1 Air Bags 1

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Fuel System Feb 2024
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the odor of fuel was present inside the cabin of the vehicle. Later, while refueling, gasoline was spilling from the vehicle onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who…
Air Bags Mar 2021
Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…
Engine Feb 2017
Engine temperature suddenly spiked and the on-board computer shut down the engine while driving on local highway. Speed about 45 mph and was able to pull to shoulder. Opened hood and found the coolant reservoir empty so added water and was able to drive the three miles to home.…
Seats Dec 2012
I am not sure if this is the right place to present this issue, but will explain my concern here. I have an issue with the location of the driver's seat location in my lincoln mkx. I am 6'2" tall and have long legs. I have had a knee replacement which left me with reduced range…
Power Train Aug 2010
Transmission slipping,then slamming into gear. Like everyone that has this problem, and there are many ford edge and lincoln mkx forums on various web sites have been complaining about this problem. Take it to the dealer and they cant find any problem. Or they say it is normal,…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2LMDJ8JC8ABJ25253 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.