2012 LINCOLN MKS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
25
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 LINCOLN MKS
The 2012 LINCOLN MKS has received a total of 25 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (7 complaints), Electrical System (4 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2012 LINCOLN MKS
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2012 LINCOLN MKS, potentially affecting up to 591,549 vehicles.
Recall 15V340000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 393,623 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available...
Consequence: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes...
View full details →Recall 15V040000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
| 194,889 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position...
Consequence: If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number...
View full details →Recall 13V109000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
| 3,037 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an...
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 LINCOLN MKS
25 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 LINCOLN MKS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringelectric Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 Lincoln MKS steering issue.
This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 Lincoln MKS steering issue.
This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 Lincoln MKS steering issue.
I’ve owned my 2012 Lincoln MKS for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “Power Steering Assist Fault,” and now the steering is very hard to turn, especially at low speeds. I’ve already paid around $1,800 in the past to fix this issue once, but now I’m experiencing the same or similar problems again. I haven’t had it officially diagnosed this time because both Ford and the dealer told me it wouldn’t be covered, since the recall (15S18) is now expired. This is a serious safety issue. The car is difficult to control and unsafe to drive. I’m a full-time worker and a father of two toddlers, and I’m still making payments on this car that I now can’t safely use — or only for short trips while constantly worrying about steering failure. I just found out about this old recall, and the dealership never told me anything about it when I bought the car used. I strongly believe I’m experiencing the same issue Ford previously recalled these vehicles for, and I’m asking NHTSA to investigate or reopen the recall so it can be repaired before me or my family is seriously injured.
I’ve owned my 2012 Lincoln MKS for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “Power Steering Assist Fault,” and now the steering is very hard to turn, especially at low speeds. I’ve already paid around $1,800 in the past to fix this issue once, but now I’m experiencing the same or similar problems again. I haven’t had it officially diagnosed this time because both Ford and the dealer told me it wouldn’t be covered, since the recall (15S18) is now expired. This is a serious safety issue. The car is difficult to control and unsafe to drive. I’m a full-time worker and a father of two toddlers, and I’m still making payments on this car that I now can’t safely use — or only for short trips while constantly worrying about steering failure. I just found out about this old recall, and the dealership never told me anything about it when I bought the car used. I strongly believe I’m experiencing the same issue Ford previously recalled these vehicles for, and I’m asking NHTSA to investigate or reopen the recall so it can be repaired before me or my family is seriously injured.
Safety Rating for the 2012 LINCOLN MKS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 LINCOLN MKS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 LINCOLN MKS
Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 LINCOLN MKS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 46412 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDENTIFY THIS NOISE, REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 100-04, AND FOLLOW THE SYMPTOM CHART. IF THE SOURCE OF THE...
ASI-45132 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LINCOLN/FORD: AN OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION MOTORCRAFT KIT, AVAILABLE FOR SOME VEHICLES, CONTAINS AN INCORRECT VALVE BODE SEPARATOR PLATE AND WOULD NEED TO DISCARD 7Z490 PART AND USE BT4Z-7Z490 TO PREVENT HARSH DOWNSHIFTS. MODEL 2010-12 EDGE, MKX, FLEX, MKS, MKT, TAURUS. *PE
TSB-12-5-9 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
LINCOLN: DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS INDICATES THIS CONDITION, WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOTS CHAFFING 14290 HARNESS, MAY EXISTS AND DAMAGE NEEDS TO BE REPAIRED. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 LINCOLN MKS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKS
- 2009 LINCOLN MKS — 70 complaints
- 2010 LINCOLN MKS — 64 complaints
- 2011 LINCOLN MKS — 55 complaints
- 2012 LINCOLN MKS (current)
- 2013 LINCOLN MKS — 179 complaints
- 2014 LINCOLN MKS — 58 complaints
- 2015 LINCOLN MKS — 28 complaints
- 2016 LINCOLN MKS — 5 complaints
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