# 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - Shuts down on the highway

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** lincoln\
**Created:** [May 21, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951 "2024-05-21T01:24:23Z")\
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**Author:** ![jamesabudaj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6de8d8/32.png) [@jamesabudaj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jamesabudaj)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 1:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951/1 "2024-05-21T01:24:23Z")

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Car looses power and engine shuts down, while car is at highway speeds

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**Author:** ![davesmopar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/davesmopar/32/41750_2.png) [@davesmopar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davesmopar)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 1:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951/2 "2024-05-21T01:55:35Z")

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> [@jamesabudaj](#):
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> Car looses power and engine shuts down, while car is at highway speeds

Any warning light(s) on the dash such as a CEL (check engine light)???

Not everyone can/will work on a Hybrid vehicle, it is best to find a shop that does and or the dealer to have this vehicle worked on and or repaired…

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951/3 "2024-05-21T14:30:33Z")

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Could be a symptom of crank sensor failing.

> **[Bad Crankshaft Position Sensor Symptoms & Problems](https://www.1aauto.com/content/articles/bad-or-failing-crankshaft-position-sensor-symptoms)**
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> Problems with the crankshaft sensor will often present as problems with engine timing. If you think your sensor has failed, here are some common symptoms of a bad crankshaft sensor that can help you in determining whether or not it has failed.

Tester

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**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951/4 "2024-05-21T14:31:18Z")

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How old is the 12v battery? If can fail unexpectedly (like it did on my 2011 MKZ hybrid). Have you tested it? A parts store will do that for free.

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**Author:** ![TheWonderful90s](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thewonderful90s/32/29584_2.png) [@TheWonderful90s](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TheWonderful90s)\
**Post date:** [May 21, 2024, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-shuts-down-on-the-highway/194951/5 "2024-05-21T15:45:33Z")

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Need more details. Do the lights turn off? Does it happen gradually? Does the CEL come on?