Lincoln MKS
The 2016 Lincoln MKS offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its average reliability rating, underscored by 63 TSBs, necessitates careful pre-purchase inspection.
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | sedan | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | sedan | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | sedan | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 544 | 19.2 | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2012 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | tpms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD | standard |
| 2015 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD | standard |
| 2014 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2014 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD | standard |
| 2013 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2013 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD | standard |
| 2012 | — | — | — | 4 | 2012 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD | standard |
| 2011 | — | — | — | 4 | 2011 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD | standard |
Model year reports
2016
NewestThe 2016 Lincoln MKS offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its average reliability rating, underscored by 63 TSBs, necessitates careful pre-purchase inspection.
2015
The 2015 Lincoln MKS offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its average reliability rating and critical recalls related to the fuel system and parking brake warrant careful pre-purchase inspection.
2014
The 2014 Lincoln MKS presents an average reliability profile, with a critical fuel pump recall and a high TSB count warranting careful inspection.
2013
The 2013 Lincoln MKS offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its average reliability verdict and significant recall history, particularly concerning the fuel system and power steering, demand careful pre-purchase inspection.
2012
The 2012 Lincoln MKS presents a mixed bag for used car shoppers.
2011
The 2011 Lincoln MKS presents an average reliability profile, underscored by critical safety recalls concerning the steering system and airbags.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lincoln MKS?
Carfocal currently has 6 published MKS reports, covering 2011 through 2016. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2016 Lincoln MKS offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its average reliability rating, underscored by 63 TSBs, necessitates careful pre-purchase inspection.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016.
Is the Lincoln MKS reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lincoln MKS. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2016 lincoln mks offers a comfortable ride and strong safety scores, but its average reliability rating, underscored by 63 tsbs, necessitates careful pre-purchase inspection. and the 2016 lincoln mks can represent good value if found at a competitive price, especially given its strong safety ratings and comfortable interior. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
6 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lincoln MKS?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2016.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 6
- Years tracked
- 6
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints