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2012 Lincoln MKX FWD
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2012 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Regular | 19 | 26 | 21 | 423 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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 September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
108 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD?
EPA figures for the 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD?
Owners have filed 108 complaints with NHTSA for the 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD, most often about: Service Brakes, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD?
NHTSA gave the 2012 Lincoln MKX FWD (2012 Lincoln MKX SUV AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.