Lincoln

MKS

Large Cars · model years 2010 to 2016

Includes MKS AWD and MKS FWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2016. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 17; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 43, about 2.5x this model's typical 17; recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Lincoln MKS
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Top complaints
2010	3Gas	19	no data	$3,300	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 17 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.0 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2011	3Gas	19	no data	$3,300	3	43	STEERING 37%, ENGINE 7%, SERVICE BRAKES 7%
complaints: 43, about 2.5x this model's typical 17 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 40 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 39 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.9 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2012	3Gas	20	321	$3,100	3	16	STEERING 32%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 16%
complaints: 16, below this model's typical 17 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 Score: 71 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 0.7 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2013	3Gas	21	304	$2,950	7	140	STEERING 33%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, ENGINE 12%
complaints: 140, about 8.2x this model's typical 17 recalls: 7, about 2.3x this model's typical 3 deaths reported in NHTSA complaints: 18 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 7 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.5 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2014	3Gas	21	304	$2,950	2	43	STEERING 21%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 43, about 2.5x this model's typical 17 recalls: 2, below this model's typical 3 Score: 33 of 100, where higher is better. Theft rate: 1.3 per 1,000 produced (federal data, last published for 2014).
2015	3Gas	21	304	$2,950	3	17	ENGINE 18%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 17, in line with this model's typical 17 recalls: 3, in line with this model's typical 3 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 Score: 69 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	19	304	$3,300	0	0	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 17 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 3 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2010: 19 to 2016: 19

Owner complaints2010: 0 to 2016: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Lincoln MKS to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.