Does the 2012 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Lincoln MKT, the most recent reported on June 2, 2015 (Steering: electric power assist system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln MKT?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (20 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).

How many 2012 Lincoln MKT complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2012 Lincoln MKT recalls and problems

1 recall and 28 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Lincoln MKT.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2012 Lincoln MKT recalls

Steering: electric power assist system

NHTSA campaign 15V340000 · reported June 2, 2015 · Ford Motor Company · 393,623 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
The risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Steering20
Electrical system3
Engine2
Power train2
Structure2
Unknown or other2
Electronic stability control (ESC)1
Engine and engine cooling1
Fuel/propulsion system1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Electrical system
My 33,000 miles 2012 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost previously received a software-only update for Federal Safety Recall 15S18 (NHTSA Campaign 15V340). The Power Steering Assist Fault dash light has shown up on a trip out of town making it now completely unable to drive safely on the street. We took it to an independent…

Sep 11, 2025 · Steering · 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed, the Service Advancetrac warning light was illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed with steering…

Dec 5, 2024 · Steering · 12,980 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the power steering system failure warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the power steering needed to be…

Oct 22, 2024 · Steering
The car had a recall, and they worked on it. A few years later the power steering went out while driving and almost had an accident. They did not replace the steering gear they only worked on the steering module. If they had replaced the steering gear, it may have solved the whole problem. They know there was a…

Aug 13, 2024 · Steering
The recall work was done on 10/27/2015. Ford Lincoln knows there is a problem with the power steering. They will not redo the work that needs to be done properly because of their faulty power steering module. They did not replace the module; they only made an adjustment to it. I almost had an accident because of the…

MKT model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	0	65	1	1
2011	1	19	0	0
2012	1	28	0	0
2013	7	70	1	2
2014	4	54	2	0
2015	6	24	2	0

Across all years, the 2013 MKT has the most complaints (70). All Lincoln MKT years →

Questions

Does the 2012 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Lincoln MKT, the most recent reported on June 2, 2015 (Steering: electric power assist system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Lincoln MKT?: Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is steering (20 complaints), followed by electrical system (3).
How many 2012 Lincoln MKT complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 28 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.