2012 Lincoln MKS Specifications

Specifications

2009 2010 2011 2012

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 (4.0 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 (4.0 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 (4.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
Direct Fuel Injection
Redline :	6200 RPM
Crankshaft :	Forged Steel

Transmission:
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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2012 Averages

Avg. Home :	$263,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$3.55
Total Car Production :	10,335,765

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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.