The 2012 Lincoln Mkx has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 83,250 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN14V3930002014-07-0283,250 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured…
Consequence
If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park',…
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford…
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
26
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
17
POWER TRAIN
11
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
9
1crashes2injuries
ENGINE
8
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
7
AIR BAGS
4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
3
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2
Total complaints108
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Recalled master cylinder brake booster was repaired at the dealership under the recall approx 4 or 5 years ago. The same issue has began again. Out of nowhere while braking, the pedal will become soft and press to the floor. During this time, the car will not slow down. This is resembling a…”
“The camera change from vertical to horizontal, the camera shutdown while in motion.”
“The contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera was reversed. The contact stated that the image was upside down and the camera was flickering. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact believed…”
“Backup camera faulty won’t connect just black screen”
“Brake booster”
“What system failed: hydraulic control unit within the braking system. Brake pedal and master cylinder in good working order. Safety concern: vehicle failed to stop. Peddle completely to the floor. Accident avoided. Problem reproduced or confirmed by service center: yes, at a cost of $1,699.00…”
“Entering I-294 express ramp, vehicle was not accelerating beyond 40mph. Then as I entered highway it shut down completely. I coasted to the right shoulder. The dash displayed a "low oil pressure" alert. So I did not attempt to restart the car. When I had it towed home, I checked the oil level and…”
“Entering I-294 express ramp, vehicle was not accelerating beyond 40mph. Then as I entered highway it shut down completely. I coasted to the right shoulder. The dash displayed a "low oil pressure" alert. So I did not attempt to restart the car. When I had it towed home, I checked the oil level and…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2012 Lincoln Mkx as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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