The Lemon IndexAll cars · Lincoln MKS · 2010
2010 Lincoln MKS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,300 and 39,000 miles. Median 18,000, from 11 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Speed control | 42% |
| Electrical | 17% |
| Body structure | 17% |
| Traction control system | 8% |
| Engine | 8% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 26
Lincoln filed 26 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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- No service action is recommended for this condition
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 16 / 23 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto 6-spd | FWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Auto 6-spd | AWD | 17 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
YouTube repair topics
200 videos about the 2009–2016 Lincoln MKS, 4.8M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Heat, A/C & blend door | 5 | 97K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 4 | 76K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 3 | 68K |
| Transmission & shifter | 1 | 59K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 3 | 51K |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 3 | 47K |
| Steering & suspension | 3 | 39K |
| Windows, doors & mirrors | 2 | 34K |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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