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2012 Lincoln MKX electrical problems

17 complaints (20% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 89,000.

owner complaints
17
of this car's complaints
20%
typical mileage
89,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Lincoln MKX electrical problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Lincoln MKX electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Lincoln MKX owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 29, 2025 · Electrical · PA

The camera change from vertical to horizontal, the camera shutdown while in motion.

Filed Jan 10, 2025 · Electrical · TX

Backup camera faulty won’t connect just black screen

Filed Nov 10, 2023 · Airbags, Body · MD

Driver side front door sensor says car door is open even when door is firmly shut. Causes doors not to lock, interior and puddle lights remain on, drains battery, doors won't lock even with car in motion. Severe rust problems under carriage air bag light remains on

Filed Jun 12, 2023 · Driver assistance, Electrical · KS

I am having issues with my touch screen. My screen will go black every other week, for about a day and the the SNYC will update. This time, it’s been over a week, and the screen is still black. I have tried changing fuses to no avail. Also, the rear camera does not work. Along with the blind spot warning or the rear cross traffic warning. How should I proceed? I believe it may be a faulty chip in the computer board.

Filed Jan 11, 2021 · Electrical · 110,000 miles · VA

Driver side front door sensor says car door is open even when door is firmly shut. Causes doors not to lock, interior and puddle lights remain on, drains battery, doors won't lock even with car in motion.

Filed Nov 27, 2020 · Electrical · 129,000 miles · AR

While driving on the highway, brake pedal goes to the floor board. Replaced rotors brake pads and calipers. A couple of weeks later, pedal goes to floorboard again. Replaced master cylinder, but was told it was probably the ABS booster. Needs to be a recall. This is the 60 th complaint. Also back up camera is upside down.

Filed Nov 8, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 144,000 miles · MI

While in motion it states that the sensors for collision are blocked. While running but parked the electrical/ electronics that run the entertainment system and touch screen are off and will not turn on. The back hatch buttons do not open or close the rear door properly. The sun roof does not fully open whether parked or in motion.

Filed Feb 1, 2020 · Electrical · MI

Since 2017, touch screen went to black several times when I started the car on a city street, and would not turn on within 24 hours. Got more serious in 2019, the screen didn't turn on after 3 days. I took the car to a local dealer. Was diagnosed and replaced defective apim and updated to latest level for pmi on oct 1, 2019, mileage: 60759. Paid for $965.64.

Filed Aug 5, 2019 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · ME

Left rear door ajar sensor will not shut off. The car consistently thinks the door is ajar when in fact the door is closed. This sets the vehicle car alarm off when the vehicle is parked 2-4 times a day. Additionally, when driving the vehicle at night, all of the interior lights remain on as it thinks the door is open, causing night time driving very difficult. We have to disconnect the battery at night to stop draining the battery. This is obviously a flaw in the design since the switch is built into the door latch. The cost to repair this design flaw has been pushed off onto the consumer which is unethical and wrong.

Filed Feb 6, 2019 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · NJ

Driver door latch electrical component consistently thinks the door is ajar when in fact the door is closed. This sets the vehicle car alarm off when the vehicle is parked 2-4 times a day. Additionally, when driving the vehicle at night, all of the interior lights remain on as it thinks the door is open, causing night time driving very difficult. This is obviously a flaw in the design since the switch is built into the door latch.

Questions about the 2012 Lincoln MKX electrical

Does the 2012 Lincoln MKX have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the electrical of the 2012 Lincoln MKX, 20% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Lincoln MKX electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 89,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Lincoln MKX electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Lincoln MKX have the most electrical problems?

The Lincoln MKX model years with the most electrical complaints are 2011 (41 complaints), 2013 (30 complaints) and 2016 (27 complaints).

Other 2012 Lincoln MKX problems

Brakes 33Transmission 11Body 10Engine 8Driver assistance 5Airbags 4Fuel system 4Lights 2Acceleration 1Locks 1Visibility 1Wheels 1

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