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2012 Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (4%)

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2012 Lincoln MKX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (90%)

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Chart based on 10 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

39500 mi

US $221
GPS quit working. replaced battery and reprogrammed 
62000 mi display on dash for radio, nav, heater and cell phone would not work 

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2012 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

6000 mi Shortly after vehicle was purchased new in September 2012, rear lift gate would close on command and immediately reopen. Per TSB, new software increased closing force and eliminated the problem entirely. 
18000 mi Because my vehicle utilizes the front turn signal filaments for its Daytime Running Lights, the turn signal bulb burned out sooner than I would expect. The Service technician replaced the bulb free-of-charge, under warranty. Difficult access. 
19000 mi console LCD display out, replaced Accessory Protocol Interface 

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2012 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

305-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

32000 mi a/c was only working on the passengers side, blew super hot no matter what i did to it it needed a door blend motor on the drivers side, 
33500 mi Dealer diagnosed and replaced passenger seat occupancy sensor due to warning indication that front air bag inoperable. Required seat removal and disassembly -- about 2 hours service time plus diagnosis. Under warranty 4yr/50K man. wty. 
38000 mi Air bag warning light indicating driver and passenger air bag not enabled. This was a continuation of an earlier repair. Successful repair determined to be a loose connector to a sensor. 
1000 mi At times, rear power liftgate would close and reopen. 
13800 mi Steering wheel memory would not hold, System rebooted by dealer, all okay. 
44200 mi They had to replace some kind of module, because the memory seat didn't always hold memory. 

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2012 Lincoln MKX Electrical Problems

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