32 problems have been reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKT. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2012 Lincoln MKT. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's steering with 18 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Electrical System | |
| Power Train | |
| Structure | |
| Equipment | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Electronic Stability Control |
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 MKT in the United States are 4,332 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Lincoln MKT owners in the last 13 years is 32, and the age of the vehicle is 13, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 32 / 4,332 / 13 * 1000 = 0.57.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Lincoln MKT 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 MKT in 2012.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Lincoln MKT, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Lincoln MKT with the Lincoln MKT from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 MKT is 32 while the average number of problems reported for the 10 model years of the Lincoln MKT is 34.