MKS
Lincoln MKS: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Lincoln MKS2008–2016
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 2008–2016 |
| Model years | 2009–2016 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / all wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford D3 platform |
| Engines | 3.7 L Cyclone V6 3.7 L Cyclone Ti-VCT V6 3.5 L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6F50 automatic 6-speed 6F55 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,868 mm |
| Length | 2009–2012: 5,187 mm 2013–2016 : 5,202 mm |
| Width | 1,928 mm |
| Height | 1,565 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,872 kg (Front-wheel drive) 1,940 kg (All-wheel drive) |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Assembly | United States: Ford Chicago Assembly, Chicago, Illinois |
| Designer | Peter Horbury (design chief) Robert Gelardi (exterior: 2005) Max Wolff (2013 facelift) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2016 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2011–2016 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009, 2011, 2013–2016 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010, 2012 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2016 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 9.4–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2011–2016 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 9.0–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2009, 2011, 2013–2016 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 10.7–12.4 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km | 8.4–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2010, 2012 | 3.5 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.8–12.4 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 3.7 L, 6 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2009–2016 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.5–3.7 L |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 23 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 510 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,973–3,002 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2009–2016 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 120 | 2010, 2011, 2013 |
| Electrical system | 55 | 2010, 2013, 2014 |
| Engine and cooling | 52 | 2010, 2013, 2015 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 38 | 2011, 2013, 2014 |
| Brakes | 34 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 24 | 2009, 2010, 2013 |
| Speed control and cruise | 24 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Airbags | 20 | 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Body and structure | 17 | 2009, 2010, 2013 |
| Driver assistance | 16 | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2009–2016: 373 complaints, 23 with a crash and 7 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.