These are standard specifications for the 2012 Lincoln MKS, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 2009 - 2012 |
| Price : | MSRP: $41,500-48,395 Invoice: $39,035-45,445 |
| Weight : | 4127 lbs | 1871.976 kg |
| MPG City : | 17 |
| MPG Highway : | 24 |
| Combined MPG : | 20.00 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 273 HP (200.928 KW) @ 6250 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 4250 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6750 RPM |
| Crankshaft : | Forged Steel |
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L. |
| Power : | 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 6250 RPM |
| Torque : | 276 Ft-Lbs (374 NM) @ 4250 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.3:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6750 RPM |
| Crankshaft : | Forged Steel |
| V 6 60-degree | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L. |
| Power : | 355 HP (261.28 KW) @ 5700 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.6 in | 91 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.4 in | 86 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.0:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Aluminum block and head |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6200 RPM |
| Crankshaft : | Forged Steel |
6 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.48 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.87 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.84 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.41 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.00 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.74 |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20100907 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V340000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault. |
| Consequence | If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110601 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 15V040000 |
| Summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Ford Taurus vehicles manufactured December 1, 2009, to July 31, 2010, and 2011-2013 Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured June 1, 2011, to October 31, 2011. In the affected vehicles, the interior door handle return spring may unseat, resulting in interior door handle that does not return to the fully stowed position after actuation. |
| Consequence | If the interior door handle return spring is unseated, the door may unlatch in the event of a side impact crash, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect all four of the interior door handles and either repair or replace them, free of charge. The recall began March 23, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S02. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110719 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 13V109000 |
| Summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 Taurus, Lincoln MKS, and model year 2013 Explorer vehicles manufactured July 19, 2011, through March 15, 2012. In the affected vehicles, the fuel tanks may have a marginally sealed seam in the side of the tank. As a result, the fuel tanks may not provide the expected strength in the event of an impact. The tanks may also leak. |
| Consequence | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. |
| Remedy | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tanks and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2013. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S03. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated January 2023
2012 Averages
| Avg. Home : | $263,200 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.55 |
| Total Car Production : | 10,335,765 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2012 Lincoln MKS?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2012 Lincoln MKS? A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS has a wheelbase size of 112.90 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2012 Lincoln MKS? A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS has a length of 204.10 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2012 Lincoln MKS? A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS has a width of 75.90 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2012 Lincoln MKS have?A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS has 39.70 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2012 Lincoln MKS have?A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS has legroom of 41.90 inches.Q: What is the 2012 Lincoln MKS's towing capacity?A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS has a towing capaicty of 1000.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2012 Lincoln MKS? A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2012 Lincoln MKS cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS had an MSRP of $41,500 - $$48,395 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2012 Lincoln MKS have? A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS had the following engine options: V 6 (3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 273 HP (200.928 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 4250 RPM V 6 (3700 cc | 225.8 cu in. | 3.7 L.) with 275 HP (202.4 KW) @ 6250 RPM and 276 Ft-Lbs (374 NM) @ 4250 RPM V 6 (3500 cc | 213.6 cu in. | 3.5 L.) with 355 HP (261.28 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 3500 RPM Q: What transmission did the 2012 Lincoln MKS have? A: The 2012 Lincoln MKS had a 6 speed Automatic gearbox.