2012 Lincoln MKX structure problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2012 Lincoln MKX — 12% 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
“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
Structure problems in other MKX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKX | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 MKX | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 MKX | 5 | 3% |
| 2014 MKX | 2 | 6% |
| 2013 MKX | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 MKX | 13 | 9% |
| 2010 MKX | 5 | 5% |
| 2009 MKX | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 MKX | 4 | 2% |
| 2007 MKX | 10 | 3% |
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.