2012 Lincoln MKX power train problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2012 Lincoln MKX — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. The All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light and the power train warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that he veered to the side…”
filed Aug 29, 2022
“I have a 2012 Lincoln MKX and a piece of the transmission broke off while I was driving on the highway at night. I was able to get the vehicle to the shoulder but this could have caused a serious accident even resulting in fatalities. I have contacted the dealership but he is not cooperating and…”
filed Dec 9, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly…Campaign 14V393000 · Jul 2, 2014
Power Train problems in other MKX years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKX | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 MKX | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 MKX | 11 | 7% |
| 2015 MKX | 5 | 26% |
| 2014 MKX | 7 | 20% |
| 2013 MKX | 16 | 10% |
| 2011 MKX | 12 | 8% |
| 2010 MKX | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 MKX | 3 | 5% |
| 2008 MKX | 30 | 12% |
| 2007 MKX | 35 | 12% |
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.