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2012 Lincoln MKX recalls & problems

The 2012 Lincoln MKX has 1 safety recall and 84 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (26 complaints).

Recalls1safety recalls
Complaints84filed by owners
Crashes · fires2 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars

Safety recalls

Power trainJul 2, 2014

Axle assembly › Axle shaft

Recall 14V39300083,250 vehicles

Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Fix
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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2012 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk14%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

2012 Lincoln MKX SUV FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk15.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: No

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

MKX FWD

21mpg combined
City / highway19 / 26 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $3,200/year to fuel

MKX AWD

19mpg combined
City / highway17 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.7 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Service brakes2600149,000 mi
Electrical system1700089,000 mi
Power train1110065,500 mi
StructureBody1010257,060 mi
Engine800046,700 mi
Unknown or other700057,340 mi
Service brakes, hydraulicPower assist › Vacuum; Power assist › Electric › Control module7000137,000 mi
Air bags4000—
Fuel/propulsion system3000—
Back over preventionCamera system; Rearview system braking3000—
Exterior lighting2000—
Lane departureBlind spot detection2000—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.