KnownCarProblems2012 Lincoln Mkt Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 27 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Lincoln Mkt, most often about the steering (70% of complaints, typically around 115,000 miles). It is 4th of 10 Mkt model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2012 Lincoln Mkt problems
Steering
19 complaints · 70%Half of these problems showed up before 115,000 miles. Parts named most often: column.
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Mkt. While attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering failed and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to veteran's ford (3724 veterans memorial boulevard, metairie, louisiana 70002) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering gear…
Steering column motor grinds and clicks when extending and retracting. This occurs when starting and turning off the car. Steering wheel cannot be adjusted. It won't extend fully, or move up and down.
Engine
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine.
My 2013 Lincoln Mkt engine can be turned off while in drive by simply pushing the " push start button". That's right the car turns itself off when in drive if one mistakenly touches the 'push start button' used to start the car! To restart the car one must put the car in park, and apply the brake. This obviously is…
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Mkt. The contact stated that the twin-turbo became inoperable. The contact stated that oil was entering the exhaust and the contact was unable to see other vehicles. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Lincoln Mkt recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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 are found during the pscm inspection, the pscm software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on july 21, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15s18.
Full defect summary
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 engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2012 Lincoln Mkt
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln Mkt?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: steering (19 complaints, typically around 115,000 miles); engine (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Lincoln Mkt have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from June 2, 2015 (steering). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Lincoln Mkt?
- It is 4th of 10 Mkt model years by number of complaints, with 27 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.