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2012 Lincoln MKX structure problems

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Lincoln MKX12% of all complaints for this model year.

10
Structure complaints
12%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
1 / 0
crash / fire reports

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

  • My 2012 lincoln mkx is experiencing an issue with the brakes making it almost impossible to stop. The brake pedal is requiring extreme force to stop and goes all the way to the floor, followed by a hissing airy sound. The vehicle was taken to the lincoln dealer who diagnosed the issue as a brakes…

    filed Dec 31, 2020

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle…

    SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 4, 2023
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Structure problems in other MKX years

YearReportsShare
2018 MKX13%
2017 MKX12%
2016 MKX53%
2014 MKX26%
2013 MKX96%
2011 MKX139%
2010 MKX55%
2009 MKX23%
2008 MKX42%
2007 MKX103%
MKX structure problems by year →

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.