Lincoln MKS

Name: 2016 Lincoln MKS
Brand: Lincoln

EPA MPG: 21 mpg

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EPA MPG: 21 mpg

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Until the reborn Lincoln Continental goes on sale, the MKS is Ford's luxury division's largest sedan. Despite various updates over the years, the MKS is outdated and outclassed. It has plenty of luxury features but they can't cover up fundamental flaws, including a cramped driving position and cave-like visibility. Handling is ungainly, the ride is neither isolating enough nor adequately composed, and the powerful 3.7-liter engine is coarse. A twin-turbocharged V6 improves refinement and adds more power, but doesn't turn the MKS into a luxury sports sedan.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Poor

IIHS Side Crash

Good

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Poor

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Good

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

Poor

IIHS Side Crash

Good

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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2016 Luxury midsized cars Ratings

2016 Lincoln MKS

$9,450 - $11,500

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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Features & Specs

sedan

2 front, 3 rear

AWD, Front

3.5-liter V6 turbo (365 hp)
3.7-liter V6 (304 hp)

6-speed automatic

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Model History

2013-2016

2013 Redesign Year

The MKS feels out of step with the automaker's more impressive, recent models. This large, Ford Taurus-based sedan is powered by a choice of thrashy, unrefined 3.7-liter V6 or a potent 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6. For its size, the cabin feels decidedly cave-like, exaggerated by the limited outward visibility. The ride-something a luxury car should be good at-is neither isolating enough nor adequately composed. The infotainment system makes a notable update to Sync 3 for 2016. Despite the trunk's size, a small opening limits its usefulness. The outdated and outclassed MKS was replaced by the stylish, all-new Continental in 2017.

2009-2012

2009 Redesign Year

This sedan debuted in 2009, with a 3.7-liter V6 that provides good power but isn't particularly refined. In lieu of a V8, a turbocharged V6 is available, as is all-wheel-drive. The ride is comfortable, but not always settled. Handling is secure, but lacks agility and none of the three suspension settings are ideal. The interior is roomy, but the driving position and footwell are narrow. Despite nice interior materials, details come up short. A short opening limits the usefulness of the otherwise huge trunk, and a high rear deck restricts rear visibility. More recent models gained the MyLincoln Touch infotainment system, which is convoluted and frustrating to use.