The 2012 Lincoln Mks has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 591,549 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 25 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING15V3400002015-06-02393,623 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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,…
STRUCTURE15V0400002015-01-28194,889 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in…
Consequence
If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02.
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332.
Complaints by component
STEERING
7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
POWER TRAIN
2
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
1crashes
ENGINE
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1
Total complaints25
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“I’ve owned my 2012 lincoln mks for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “power steering assist fault,â€� and now the steering is very hard to turn, especially at low speeds. I’ve already paid around $1,800 in the past to fix this issue once, but now i’m experiencing the same or…”
“I’ve owned my 2012 lincoln mks for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “power steering assist fault,â€� and now the steering is very hard to turn, especially at low speeds. I’ve already paid around $1,800 in the past to fix this issue once, but now i’m experiencing the same or…”
“I’ve owned my 2012 lincoln mks for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “power steering assist fault,â€� and now the steering is very hard to turn, especially at low speeds. I’ve already paid around $1,800 in the past to fix this issue once, but now i’m experiencing the same or…”
“This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 lincoln mks steering issue.”
“This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 lincoln mks steering issue.”
“This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 lincoln mks steering issue.”
“After starting the vehicle on thursday 6/26/2025, the power steering assist fault message appeared in the message center. The owner's manual was consulted and as recommended, the engine was turned off for over 10 seconds, turned back on, and the message returned. The power steering assist fault…”
“The contact owns a 2012 lincoln mks. The contact stated while attempting to drive out of a parking space, the message "power assist failure" was displayed, and the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was determined that the power…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Lincoln Mks as of
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