Lincoln MKS
8 model years from 2009 to 2016, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2009–2016
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 19–22 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2016)
- Recalls
- 11 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2013 (129)
- Fewest problems
- 2016
- Interest
- 2,781 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2016 MKS in brief
The 2016 Lincoln MKS is a large car offered with 2 engines (3.7L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 206 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,392 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 25 highway), 6% worse than the 2016 large car average of 21.2 MPG, for an estimated $3,350 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned the top 5-star overall rating.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the electrical system.
The Lincoln MKS has 8 model years in our data, from 2009 to 2016.
Its most efficient year was 2015 at 22 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 22 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the steering (108), electrical system (44), engine (42).
Buying used? 2016 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2013 has the most recalls (7); all years together count 11 campaigns and 300 owner complaints.
How the 2009 MKS compares
The 2009 Lincoln MKS is a large car offered with a 3.7L 6-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
It measures about 204 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,277 lb (4dr Sedan AWD).
About the Lincoln MKS
The Lincoln MKS is a full-size luxury car which was manufactured by Ford and marketed by its Lincoln division for the 2009-through-2016 model years (MY), having entered production in May 2008. Primarily sold in the North American market, it is a four-door sedan with seating for five occupants and received a facelift for MY 2013.
From the Wikipedia article "Lincoln MKS", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2016 MKS pros & cons
Full 2016 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- 5-star NHTSA safety ratingTop overall score in federal crash tests.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
No weak spots against similar models in the data.
Best and worst years to buy used
2016 MKS
3 owner complaints · 0 recalls
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2015 MKS
18 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 1 fire report
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 2 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
MKS changes by model year
- 2016
- Best combined MPG down from 22 to 20
- 2014
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 5 stars overall
- 2013
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- Lightest version 150 lb heavier
- 2012
- Engine added: 3.5L 6-cyl
- 2011
- Engine added: 3.7L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
- 2010
- Engines added: 3.5L 6-cyl turbo and 3.5L 6-cyl
- Engine dropped: 3.7L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 8 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 20 MPG | 205.5 in | 4,392 lb | ★★★★★ | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 205.5 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 18 |
| 2014 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 22 MPG | 205.5 in | 4,277 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 41 |
| 2013 | 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | 21 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 7 | 129 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 3 | 16 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 3 | 31 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 0 | 33 |
| 2009 | 3.7L 6-cyl | 19 MPG | 203.9 in | 4,277 lb | Not rated | 1 | 29 |
Alternatives to the 2016 MKS
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 BMW 7 Series | 24 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Lexus LS | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2016 Tesla Model S | 315 mi | Not rated | 10 |
| 2016 Jaguar XJ | 21 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2016 Porsche Panamera | 25 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2016 Cadillac CTS | 25 MPG | ★★★★★ | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lincoln. How we calculate this →