2012 Lincoln MKS Review

2012 Lincoln MKS is a Sedan 4-dr style car measuring 204.10 in length and 61.60 in height. Made in United States, 2012 Lincoln MKS has 3 trims priced by the manufacturer at 41,500 with just total of 3 recalls in the past 2012 Lincoln MKS. It’s seating 5 people with 4 doors and a rank size of 19.00 gallon. The engine is 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V and uses 17 of gasoline in the city and 17 on highways.

Make: Lincoln
Model: MKS
Trims Available: 3
Location: UNITED STATES
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Engine: 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 5
MSRP: $41,500 USD
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY
Tires: 235/55R18
Tank Size: 19 gallon

Lincoln MKS 2012 Trims

2012 Lincoln MKS 3.7L FWD

Engine: 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 24 HWY

2012 Lincoln MKS 3.7L AWD

Engine: 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

2012 Lincoln MKS 3.5L with EcoBoost AWD

Engine: 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V
Transmission: 6A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SEDAN 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 17 City / 25 HWY

Vin Numbers

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Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

overall
Not Rated
front
Not Rated
rollover
side
Not Rated
* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

overall
front
rollover
side
* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 13V109000 started on /Date(1364356800000-0400)/.

Summary: 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 impact. The tanks may also leak.

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 Center at 1-866-436-7332.

Recall 15V040000 started on /Date(1422421200000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 after actuation.

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 for this recall is 15S02.

Recall 15V340000 started on /Date(1433217600000-0400)/.

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.

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 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.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2012 Lincoln MKS look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2012 Lincoln MKS’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 17 miles, which is lower then 2011 Lincoln MKS.

The 2012 Lincoln MKS is FWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 3 recalls recorded in our database for 2012 Lincoln MKS that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2012 Lincoln MKS is its excellent fuel economy. 2012 Lincoln MKS has a 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V engine and It gets 17/24 mpg city/highway.

Lincoln All models of 2012

Lincoln MKS

$41,500 - $48,390
17 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.7L V6 DOHC 24V

Lincoln MKT

$41,500 - $48,390
17 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.7L V6 DOHC 24V

Lincoln MKX

$41,500 - $48,390
17 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.7L V6 DOHC 24V

Lincoln MKZ

$41,500 - $48,390
17 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.7L V6 DOHC 24V

Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

$41,500 - $48,390
17 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.7L V6 DOHC 24V

Lincoln Navigator

$41,500 - $48,390
17 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.7L V6 DOHC 24V

Lincoln Navigator L

$41,500 - $48,390
17 City / 24 HWY
3 Trims
5
1
3.7L V6 DOHC 24V

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