Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2012 Lincoln MKS Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Anti-Lock Brake System And Stability Control
- Specifications
- Description And Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Anti-Lock Control
- Notes
- Principles of Operation
- Anti-Lock Control
- Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
- Traction Control System
- AdvanceTrac® System
- Traction Control Switch
- Stability/Traction Control Indicator (Sliding-Car Icon) and Stability/Traction Control OFF Indicator (Sliding-Car OFF Icon)
- Stability Control Sensors
- Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor
- Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM)
- ABS Module Configuration
- Inspection and Verification
- DTC Charts
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A: DTC B1676
- Pinpoint Test B: DTCs C1145, C1155, C1165 and C1175
- Pinpoint Test C: DTCs C1222, C1296, C1297, C1298 and C1299
- Pinpoint Test D: DTC C1266
- Pinpoint Test E: DTC C1300
- Pinpoint Test F: DTCs B2900 and C1805
- Pinpoint Test G: The Stability/Traction Control System is Inoperative
- Pinpoint Test H: DTCs C1278, C1956, C1963 and C1975
- Pinpoint Test I: DTCs C1280, C1282, C1963, C1975, U0074, U0151, and U0452
- Pinpoint Test J: DTCs C1288, C1440 and C1446
- Pinpoint Test K: DTCs B1317 and B1318
- Pinpoint Test L: DTC C1105
- Pinpoint Test M: Poor Vehicle Tracking During Anti-lock Function
- Pinpoint Test N: The Stability/Traction Control System Cannot be Disabled
- Anti-Lock Control
- Removal And Installation
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.