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2012 Lincoln MKS

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

12L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,720

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2019281 · manufacturer campaign 19S18

11 June 2019

Transport Canada lists: Flex 2009–2017 · Police 2013–2017 · Taurus 2010–2017 · MKS 2009–2015 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem affects vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break.

Why it matters

A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

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Steering

Transport Canada recall 2015224 · manufacturer campaign 15S18

27 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: Flex 2011–2013 · Fusion 2011–2012 · Police 2013 · Taurus 2011–2013 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a fault in the Electric Power Steering (EPS) system could result in an immediate loss of power steering assist without warning to the driver. This would unexpectedly increase the steering effort force necessary to steer the vehicle at lower vehicle speeds, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will affect repairs as necessary and will reprogram the EPS controller with updated software. In the event that an EPS fault occurs, this updated software would allow for continued EPS function while displaying visual and audible warnings to the driver until the end of the drive cycle.

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Structure

Transport Canada recall 2015035 · manufacturer campaign 15S02

28 January 2015

Transport Canada lists: Taurus 2010–2013 · MKS 2011–2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the return spring within the interior door handle assembly could become unseated, resulting in an interior handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. This could allow a door to unlatch during a side impact crash, which could increase the risk of injury to a seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect, and repair or replace the interior handles as necessary.

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Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2013093 · manufacturer campaign 13S03

26 March 2013

Transport Canada lists: Explorer 2013 · Taurus 2012 · MKS 2012

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the fuel tank may have been manufactured incorrectly. As a result, some of the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact, and may leak. A fuel leak may also occur even in the absence of an impact. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, increasing the risk of injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the fuel tank.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 57% of 81 2012 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
276 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2012 Lincoln MKS have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2012 Lincoln MKS. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2012 Lincoln MKS get?
NRCan rates the 2012 Lincoln MKS at 12 L/100 km combined, emitting 276 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2012 Lincoln MKS for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,720 in fuel, producing roughly 5,544 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.