2012 Lincoln MKX electrical system problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2012 Lincoln MKX — 20% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driver side front door sensor says car door is open even when door is firmly shut. Causes doors not to lock, interior and puddle lights remain on, drains battery, doors won't lock even with car in motion. Severe rust problems under carriage air bag light remains on”
filed Nov 10, 2023
“I am having issues with my touch screen. My screen will go black every other week, for about a day and the the SNYC will update. This time, it’s been over a week, and the screen is still black. I have tried changing fuses to no avail. Also, the rear camera does not work. Along with the blind spot…”
filed Jun 12, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory wireless keyless entry keypad systems may or may not come with a wallet card containing the master code. Unlike the integrated…
SSM 54601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 24, 2026Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile applications. The…
SSM 48858 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 29, 2020For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable…
SSM 48123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 7, 2019
Electrical System problems in other MKX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKX | 4 | 14% |
| 2017 MKX | 13 | 25% |
| 2016 MKX | 27 | 18% |
| 2015 MKX | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 MKX | 5 | 14% |
| 2013 MKX | 30 | 18% |
| 2011 MKX | 41 | 28% |
| 2010 MKX | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 MKX | 7 | 11% |
| 2008 MKX | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 MKX | 14 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Lincoln MKX
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.