25 problems have been reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKS. The following chart shows the 10 most common problems for 2012 Lincoln MKS. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 8 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Equipment | |
| Electrical System | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | |
| Structure | |
| Power Train | |
| Visibility | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Exterior Lighting |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2012 Lincoln MKS in the United States are 6,896 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Lincoln MKS owners in the last 14 years is 25, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 25 / 6,896 / 14 * 1000 = 0.26.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Lincoln MKS model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Lincoln MKS in 2012.
| Service Year | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 | |
| 2020 | |
| 2019 | |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 |
When making the decision between buying a new or used Lincoln MKS, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Lincoln MKS with the Lincoln MKS from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 MKS is 25 while the average number of problems reported for the 8 model years of the Lincoln MKS is 60.