TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT CALLED BRINSON FORD AT 903-874-8880 (LOCATED AT 1951 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, CORSICANA, TX 75110) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE…

12/28/2018 · NHTSA ODI #11163838.0

2012 MKZ · airbags

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE…

12/27/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11056796.0

2012 MKZ · airbags

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time…

12/20/2021 · NHTSA ODI #11444492.0

2012 MKZ · airbags

TAKATA RECALL I KEEP GETTING THE RUN AROUND FROM THE DEALERSHIP AND CUTOMER SERVICE. I ALSO WASN'T ABLE TO SELL MY CAR AS A TRADE IN BECAUSE THEY SAID "WE CAN'T SELL THAT, IT'S A LIABLITITY, SO WE HAVE TO SEND TO AUCTION", THEN OFFERED ME A LOW LOW PRICE, SO I KEPT IT, AND…

12/18/2017 · NHTSA ODI #11055302.0

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severe NHTSA 18V775000 01/11/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under recall 16V-384, 17V-024 or 18V-046

If the air bag does not inflate as intended, there is an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S34.

Common questions

Is the 2012 Lincoln MKZ reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2012 Lincoln MKZ is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.

What's the most common problem on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ?

Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is airbags, with 68 complaints filed. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop.

What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?

The airbags is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $1,100 at an independent shop. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.

How do I check if my Lincoln MKZ has open recalls?

Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.

Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2012 Lincoln MKZ?

Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 146 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $1,100, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.

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