IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
16 -17 City / 22 -24 HWY
Horsepower
268 -355
Seats
6 -7
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Staci B
Very nice and comfortable.
I love my Lincoln mxt, and all the accessories that it has. I have not had any issues. It drives good and is comfortable. I feel that it is a very reliable SUV. I love the heated and cooled seats and a moonroof. It gets good gas mileage and is enjoyable to drive.
accountCircle john T
That it is very good on the open highway and handles real good
I don't like that arm rests on the doors are cracking like the style and the black color the seating
accountCircle Dana G
Lincoln cars ride smooth.
Lincoln cars ride the smoothest of any car I have ever owned. This is my second one to own and I will continue to own Lincoln products. The value is exceptional and the quality of the car itself is wonderful. I love taking trips in my Lincoln. Highway noise is minimal and just feels nice to ride in a Lincoln.
accountCircle Mike & Chris Styles
Fear Not the rumors of the MKT - it’s under appreciated..
We bought our 2012 MKT - ecoboost twin turbo AWD JUNE 2019 used, with 105,500 miles. We like everything about it except the front driver and passenger seats. I expected a more plush, upscale leather seat. Problem free3k later. Seems to work flawlessly. It just had the whole timing chains et al thing changed out and updated programing before we took delivery of it. It has the white, tri-metalic paint that glows under certain lighting. We didn’t buy it for gas mileage. 14-15 mpg around town. I always wanted a car with 350+ hp! Recommend full synthetic oil bc of the twin turbos to keep them as cool as ppossible. Four out of five stars.
accountCircle Alison A
Sharp, glossy, and classic look.
I love this car, it is comfortable and car pools are easy. Also, it is very safe and easy to drive. I have kids and they are messy, this car is very easy to clean and does not stain easily. Overall, I would buy this car for many more years to come and it is my favorite vehicle. I also prefer the silver one because it does not show scratch marks easily.
accountCircle Brandon T
2012 Lincoln mkt review by owner.
Great family vehicle. I love that even tho it is older, it is still luxurious. It does have a program issue with the navigation and stereo system tho, which will cost a lot to fix, so that is a bummer. The lift gate does not stay up, but the springs on it are cheap and easy to replace.
accountCircle Mary C
It is very reliable, we haven't had much trouble with it.
I like that it is comfortable, drives smooth and looks nice. Also it holds 7 people and is roomy. I do not like that it is difficult to see out the back.
accountCircle Shannon F
Make sure to review ratings before purchasing.
I like the back up camera features and automatic locks. The vehicle has more mechanical issues than I would have expected.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shannon F
Make sure to review ratings before purchasing.
I like the back up camera features and automatic locks. The vehicle has more mechanical issues than I would have expected.

Lincoln MKT Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
268 HP 20 MPG 6-7 Seats
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w/EcoBoost
355 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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w/Hearse Pkg
268 HP 18 MPG 6-7 Seats
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2012 Lincoln MKT Owner Reviews

4.25
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5 stars 38%
4 stars 50%
3 stars 13%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Brandon T on June 12, 2021
2012 Lincoln mkt review by owner.
Great family vehicle. I love that even tho it is older, it is still luxurious. It does have a program issue with the navigation and stereo system tho, which will cost a lot to fix, so that is a bummer. The lift gate does not stay up, but the springs on it are cheap and easy to replace.
accountCircle Shannon F on April 2, 2021
Make sure to review ratings before purchasing.
I like the back up camera features and automatic locks. The vehicle has more mechanical issues than I would have expected.

Ranks #14 Luxury Midsize Cars by Owners

The 2012 Lincoln MKT has an average owner rating of 4.25 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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4.82
2
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4.8
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4.25

Ranks #10 Luxury Midsize Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Lincoln MKT has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #10 of 15 other Luxury Midsize Cars.

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41 MPG
2
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34 MPG
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24 MPG

Is The 2012 Lincoln MKT A Good Car?

Yes it is. Great car. It drives great and is very comfy ride. The ride is very smooth and a great car for road trips
Samantha B.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Lincoln MKT?

It is a very reliable car. The only problem I have is it getting knocked out of alignment sometimes but that's probably driver error.
Thomas D.

Is The 2012 Lincoln MKT A Good Value?

I think we paid $28,000 for this car. It was used and it was a great value. The car is a great car
Lisa K.

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Moderate Overlap Front

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