2012
Lincoln MKS

Starts at:

$41,500

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Available trims

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4dr Sdn 3.7L FWD

Starts at

$41,500

17 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn 3.7L AWD

Starts at

$43,390

16 City / 23 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Gas V6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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4dr Sdn 3.5L AWD w/EcoBoost

Starts at

$48,390

17 City / 25 Hwy

MPG

5

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas V6

Engine

All Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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Notable features

Choice of V-6 engines

FWD or AWD

Optional two-panel glass roof

Optional self-parking system

Optional Sirius Travel Link weather info, gas prices

The good & the bad

The good

Twin-turbo V-6's power, gas mileage

Transmission refinement

Highway driving ease

Interior quality

Front-seat comfort

The bad

Brake-pedal feel

Small trunk opening

Unusually shaped trunk

Cheap-feeling shift paddles on steering wheel

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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Lincoln MKS base trim

NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.

Rollover rating: 4/5

11.8%

Risk of rollover

11.8%

Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic

4 years / 50,000 miles

Corrosion

5 years

Powertrain

6 years / 70,000 miles

Maintenance

4 years / 50,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

6 years / 70,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage

Current plus five previous model years / Less than 60,000 actual miles

Basic

60 months or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited warranty

Dealer certification

200-point inspection

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Most recent

By Donbea from Lansing,MI

Owns this car

January 5, 2019

Love the all wheel drive. Receive many compliments

Handles well. Good in snow and in climbing up our rather steep driveway when snow covered. The best car that we have ever owned by far.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 4.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By Jen from Lake Ariel

Owns this car

December 29, 2018

All Wheel Drive and super comfortable!

We were looking for a used AWD vehicle since we live in the Poconos of PA. We were on the Ford/Lincoln lot to look at the Ford Fusions but tripped on a GORGEOUS 2012 Lincoln MKS. We were not looking at anything below 2015 model years but this car was in MINT CONDITION and only had $42,000 miles. It also had a premium package

so pretty much every bell & whistle you could imagine, even an automatic rear window screen, air conditioned front seats and heated rear seats. The previous owner must have rarely drove this vehicle and it had to have been garaged. It was immaculate. The only thing is, it only gets around 19 miles to the gallon on long trips and 17.5 in town but my job is less than 2 miles from my home so that was not something we were worried about. It performs beautifully in snow and rainy conditions and the comfort level is incredible. We were able to pick it up for $1000 below Kelly Blue Book value at $15,000. Not bad for a car that looks like it just came off the showroom floor. On top of that, we were treated like royalty at the dealership when we took the car in to have the electric door panel replaced, the only thing that was not working. The salesperson, Brad Dwyer, took a good half hour to go through the entire vehicle with us and even synced my phone up to it. Great service and great vehicle purchased at Coccia Ford/Lincoln in Wilkes Barre, PA.

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Lincoln MKS?

The 2012 Lincoln MKS is available in 2 trim levels:

(2 styles)
w/EcoBoost (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Lincoln MKS?

The 2012 Lincoln MKS offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2012 Lincoln MKS?

The 2012 Lincoln MKS compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

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Is the 2012 Lincoln MKS reliable?

The 2012 Lincoln MKS has an average reliability rating of 4.9 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Lincoln MKS owners.

Is the 2012 Lincoln MKS a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Lincoln MKS. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5

Based on 15 reviews

Comfort: 5.0
Interior: 4.9
Performance: 4.9
Value: 4.8
Exterior: 4.9
Reliability: 4.9

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