The Lemon IndexAll cars · Lincoln MKS · 2016
2016 Lincoln MKS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 100% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 50% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 85
Lincoln filed 85 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lincoln MKS 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | AWD | 16 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | FWD | 17 / 25 / 20 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.7L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 17 / 24 / 19 | Regular | $3,300 |
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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