2012 Lincoln Mks Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2012 Lincoln Mks, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2012 Lincoln Mks
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electric power assist system (steering)
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…
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…
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Door (structure)
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…
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…
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Tank assembly (fuel system)
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…
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…
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Lincoln Mks have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 80,384 miles. Complaints peaked in 2023 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, there was an abnormal fuel odor coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over the right side of the road and exite”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 10, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline
“This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 Lincoln MKS steering issue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2025 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2012 Lincoln MKS (MKS AWD, MKS FWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–20 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–17 / 23–24 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Large Cars |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.5/3.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lincoln Mks model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lincoln Mks model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Lincoln Mks | 1 | 56 |
| 2010 Lincoln Mks | 0 | 51 |
| 2011 Lincoln Mks | 3 | 43 |
| 2012 Lincoln Mks | 3 | 17 |
| 2013 Lincoln Mks | 7 | 142 |
| 2014 Lincoln Mks | 2 | 44 |
| 2015 Lincoln Mks | 3 | 18 |
| 2016 Lincoln Mks | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 2012 Lincoln Mks
How do I know if my 2012 Lincoln Mks has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2012 Lincoln Mks; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lincoln dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 13V109000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.