general problems of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Two problems related to power train have been reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ based on all problems reported for the 2012 MKZ.

1 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 07/07/2023

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln zephyr. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake was depressed and was inoperable with service abs warning light illuminated; however, the contact stated that the vehicle was driven to her residence with caution. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that after researching, she discovered a safety recall NHTSA campaign number: 23v162000 (service brakes, hydraulic) in which her vehicle experienced the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

2 Power Train problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2013

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Mkz hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the stop car safely now warning message illuminated as the vehicle independently decelerated. The contact shut the engine off and was able to drive without failure after restarting the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.


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