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2012 Lincoln Mkx

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

Similar to other model years

Owner complaints for the 2012 Lincoln Mkx do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 75.

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84Owner complaints

Model-year median: 75

1Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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2009111
2010149
201184
2012163
201335
201419
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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Service Brakes
26Electrical System
17Power Train
11Structure
10Engine
8
All reported categories
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
7Unknown Or Other
7Air Bags
4Back Over Prevention
3Fuel/propulsion System
3Exterior Lighting
2Lane Departure
2Electronic Stability Control (esc)
1Equipment
1Forward Collision Avoidance
1Fuel System, Gasoline
1Latches/locks/linkages
1Vehicle Speed Control
1Visibility
1Wheels
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

61 reports with mileage · 23 unknown

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Service Brakes. Review the 26 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

2 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

Lane Departure complaints

2 reports
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Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2023
Back Over PreventionElectrical SystemLane Departure

I am having issues with my touch screen. My screen will go black every other week, for about a day and the the SNYC will update. This time, it’s been over a week, and the screen is still black. I have tried changing fuses to no avail. Also, the rear camera does not work. Along with the blind spot warning or the rear cross traffi…

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I am having issues with my touch screen. My screen will go black every other week, for about a day and the the SNYC will update. This time, it’s been over a week, and the screen is still black. I have tried changing fuses to no avail. Also, the rear camera does not work. Along with the blind spot warning or the rear cross traffic warning. How should I proceed? I believe it may be a faulty chip in the computer board.

NHTSA ODI #11526703

144,000 miles · Nov 8, 2020
Electrical SystemForward Collision AvoidanceLane Departure

WHILE IN MOTION IT STATES THAT THE SENSORS FOR COLLISION ARE BLOCKED. WHILE RUNNING BUT PARKED THE ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONICS THAT RUN THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND TOUCH SCREEN ARE OFF AND WILL NOT TURN ON. THE BACK HATCH BUTTONS DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE REAR DOOR PROPERLY. THE SUN ROOF DOES NOT FULLY OPEN WHETHER PARKED OR IN M…

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WHILE IN MOTION IT STATES THAT THE SENSORS FOR COLLISION ARE BLOCKED. WHILE RUNNING BUT PARKED THE ELECTRICAL/ ELECTRONICS THAT RUN THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND TOUCH SCREEN ARE OFF AND WILL NOT TURN ON. THE BACK HATCH BUTTONS DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE REAR DOOR PROPERLY. THE SUN ROOF DOES NOT FULLY OPEN WHETHER PARKED OR IN MOTION.

NHTSA ODI #11373662

Official recalls

1

14V393000 · Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft

Jul 2, 2014

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

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