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2012 Lincoln

MKS AWD

Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo

Lincoln MKS: best and worst years
2012 Lincoln MKS AWD (photo 1 of 2)
2012 photoIFCARPublic domainWikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Large CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
365
Power to weight
0.088 hp/lb
Axle ratio
2.77
Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,100EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
20.2 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 0.2 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
204 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
76 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
61 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
113 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,127 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
105 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Cargo Vol
18 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
3
Owner complaints
16
Theft rate
0.7 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • STEERING32%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
  • POWER TRAIN8%
  • STRUCTURE8%
  • ENGINE4%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 25 total.

Lincoln MKS: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.