Recalls ·2012 Lincoln Mkt FWD

2012 Lincoln Mkt FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Lincoln Mkt FWD; the most frequently affected component is steering — electric power assist system. Owners filed 27 complaints, most often about steering. Among the 9 model years of this model in the database, 2012 ranks #9 for number of recalls.

Recalls1
Complaints27

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Recalls (1)

Steering — Electric power assist systemCampaign 15V340000 · 02 Jun 2015

Problem: 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.

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.

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 27 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Steering19 · 70%
Electrical system2 · 7%
Structure2 · 7%
Unknown or other2 · 7%
Power train2 · 7%
Engine2 · 7%
Engine and engine cooling1 · 4%
Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

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…

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact's grandmother owned a 2012 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that when his grandmother was starting the vehicle, she experienced a loss of power steering assist. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column…

Steering · Jun 2022 · NHTSA complaint record

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the power steering system failure warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the power steering needed to be…

Steering · May 2024 · NHTSA complaint record

Power liftgate opened without command while being driven on highway without command and would not respond to interior control or keyfob to close and had to close manually. Liftgate opened on three additional occasions within 45 mins of the first occurrence. The third occurrence resulted in the liftgate being damaged,…

Electrical system · Jan 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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