2012 Lincoln MKS: recalls and complaints

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1. 15V340000Received 2 Jun 2015. 393,623 units.

   Steering / Electric Power Assist System

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S18. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 21 Jul 2015.

2. 15V040000Received 28 Jan 2015. 194,889 units.

   Structure / Body / Door

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 15S02. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 23 Mar 2015.

3. 13V109000Received 27 Mar 2013. 3,037 units.

   Fuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Ford Motor Company. Manufacturer campaign number 13S03. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 9 May 2013.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2012 Lincoln MKS?

591,549 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Lincoln MKS have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns for the Lincoln MKS, model years 2009 to 2015. 3 of them name the 2012 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2012 Lincoln MKS open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.