Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Lincoln MKS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Lincoln MKS has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V340000 Loss of Electric Power Steering Assist NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V040000 Interior Door Handle Return Spring may Unseat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V109000 Fuel Tank may Leak at Seam NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Electrical System 4 complaints
- Unknown or Other 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
Of the 17 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Lincoln MKS has average reliability, with notable issues including steering system failures and door handle problems. Recalls indicate potential weaknesses in fuel tank integrity and power steering, while complaints mostly focus on steering concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power steering | 60,000–90,000 miles | $600–$1,500 | common |
| door handle spring | 50,000–80,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
| fuel tank assembly | 70,000–100,000 miles | $800–$1,200 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change
- Brake pad and rotor service
- Coolant system flush
- Tire rotation and balance
- Transmission fluid change
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering wheel vibration
- Door handle sticking
- Fuel odor near vehicle
- Electric issues
- Unresponsive wipers
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Lincoln MKS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.