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2012 Lincoln MKX Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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If the hype left room for disappointment in last year's overhaul, the sophomore year for the second-generation MKX will be no different - the 2012 MKX carries over from 2011 with zero changes. That said, Lincoln definitely addressed owners of the first generation's concerns with braking distance, performance and style last year with better components, 40 more horses and improved cabin materials, leaving few better choices for a tech-laden luxury midsize crossover with ample comfort for five.
Birthed for 2007, the MKX was touched by the knife for its second year of life to improve braking distance with a tire tweak - but it didn't do much to help this hefty ute manage its weight. The 2011 overhaul changed that with a complete redesign and new components, while a few new gadgets joined the options list and others migrated to the standard offering - making today's MKX the stock brainiac of the bunch.
The lone MKX trim is loaded with features like keyless ignition/entry, rear parking sensors, power liftgate, auto-dimming mirrors, heated and cooled power front seats, driver memory, MyKey, MyLincoln Touch and Sync, among others, by default - which, in sum, allows for some amazing things like limiting top speed and radio volume plus Bluetooth and iPod interfacing.
Major options include a panoramic sunroof, rear-view camera, rear DVD entertainment, heated rear seats, rain-sensing wipers and a voice-activated navigation system with CD/DVD player, 10GB of music storage and a THX II audio system. Fully loaded, the MKX is truly a tech-lover's dream come true, but safety is certainly not neglected with antilock brakes, stability and traction control standard alongside front side and side curtain airbags. A blind-spot warning system is also available as an option.
With 305 horses and 280 lb-ft of torque under the hood, an all-wheel (AWD) or front-wheel-drive (FWD) MKX can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped, but lazily hoists itself to 60 mph in 8 seconds. At best, the sole engine choice in the FWD MKX snags 19 mpg city/26 highway and sacrifices about 2 to 3 mpg with AWD.
Cargo carrying capacity is a possible sticking point, but rear legroom was not sacrificed one bit to offer 32 cubic feet with the seats up and just shy of 70 cubic feet with the seats folded away. The ride is certainly what you would expect of a luxury line however, with a superbly quiet cabin, ample room and silky stride, but some have noted that the wood-accented interior doesn't quite have the typical wow factor of its class. There also appears to be some problems with the manufacturing consistency, and more than a few MKXs shipped last year with noisy cabins and a bumpy ride.
MyLincoln Touch is also a bit of a downer for some, with its tiny buttons and massively customizable voice-command complexities, but any true geek should have little trouble figuring it out in time. Again some defects exist in the gadget systems for some MKX owners, most notably with certain Bluetooth frequencies - but updating the system frequently and waiting until it is fully loaded up (about 45 seconds) before using it seems to take care of those issues.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 Lincoln MKX
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by Janna G
Feb 28, 2024
Yes great features . I wish I could have it Feb 28, 2024
by Derryck G
Mar 17, 2021
Great car great drive, instrumentation was a little quirky, value was fair since there was only 39k miles, no navigation but not a major downer. Mar 17, 2021
by Herman C
Feb 13, 2021
grate car to own froe cheep price for the year
Feb 13, 2021
User rating:
by Janna G
Feb 28, 2024
Yes great features . I wish I could have it Feb 28, 2024
by Derryck G
Mar 17, 2021
Great car great drive, instrumentation was a little quirky, value was fair since there was only 39k miles, no navigation but not a major downer. Mar 17, 2021
by Herman C
Feb 13, 2021
grate car to own froe cheep price for the year
Feb 13, 2021
by Conniesha W
Jan 27, 2021
Very smooth ride. Has a lot of features but it ‘s not fuel efficient Jan 27, 2021
by Hank E
Jul 05, 2020
Great car for the price.
I would recommend this car to anyone that wants quality. Jul 05, 2020
by Anonymous
Mar 02, 2020
I want an all wheel drive but really liked this car.Mar 02, 2020
by Gary H
Jul 31, 2012
ride and comfort are 5 star. Best is class for sure and we tried them all. Ford has done a great job with this suv. Better than the lexus rx and better than the jeep grand cherakee limited love itJul 31, 2012
What users have asked
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Lincoln MKX 2012 usb and GPS stopped temporarily
Hi, After 6 hours of a trip recently, the MP3 player that was connected abruptly stopped transmitting through the USB port and at the same time the GPS system stopped and said that I needed to insert a valid card. I removed the card and reinserted it and the message was the same. I unplugged the UBS to the player and reinserted and nothing happened with the sound. I turned the car off for a while and on restart, the Nav system screen would not illuminate and the message at the top right corner said to insert a valid card that was already there. The player that showed to be playing would not broadcast through the UBS port. I left the car off for a day and when I started it up, everything, GPS and player through the USB port worked just fine. I looked through all of the inquiries here and don't see any similar problem - does anyone have an idea as to what is happening here? I very much appreciate the consideration and advice. Frank
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2012 Lincoln MKX Pricing
Original MSRP
$39,525 to $41,375Price range
$8,090 to $8,565Average price on CG
$8,210YoY price change
$8,565 to $8,210Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: .43 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Engine
Alternator: 175 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor size: 7
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome clad
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: .43 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.39 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 175 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: metallic · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor size: 7
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: chrome clad
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: Class II · Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Rear wiper: dual speed · Solar-tinted glass: front