Worst 2012 Lincoln Mkt Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Steering Defects
Electrical Faults
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Lincoln Mkt.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering Defects | 18 | — | — | 132,747 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Column | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — |
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Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2012 Lincoln Mkt. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
Recalls for 2012 Lincoln Mkt
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~393,623 vehicles.
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.
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2012 Lincoln Mkt — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2012 Lincoln Mkt reliable?
What are common problems with the 2012 Lincoln Mkt?
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Does the 2012 Lincoln Mkt have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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