Lincoln MKS years to avoid
More than twice the MKS's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Lincoln MKS years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Lincoln MKS complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lincoln MKS problems
All model years combined.
- Steering121
- Electrical55
- Engine52
- Fuel system38
- Brakes34
- Transmission24
- Acceleration24
- Driver assistance21
- Airbags20
- Body17
- Visibility12
- Lights11
Lincoln MKS problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 95 | 3 | Electrical | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2015 | 87 | 18 | Engine | 55,000 | 3 | 0 | Fewest complaints |
| 2014 | 75 | 44 | Steering | 79,000 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2013 | 28 | 142 | Steering | 71,000 | 7 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2012 | 88 | 17 | Steering | 74,625 | 3 | 1 | Fewest complaints |
| 2011 | 65 | 43 | Steering | 50,000 | 3 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2010 | 70 | 51 | Steering | 70,000 | 0 | 8 | |
| 2009 | 66 | 56 | Brakes | 70,000 | 1 | 4 |
Recalls 11
Questions about the Lincoln MKS
What years of the Lincoln MKS should you avoid?
2013. It has more than twice the Lincoln MKS's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2013 alone has 142, mostly about steering and electrical.
What is the best year for a used Lincoln MKS?
2012, 2015 and 2011 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (17, 18 and 43).
What is the most common problem with the Lincoln MKS?
Steering, with 121 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (55) and engine (52).
How many recalls does the Lincoln MKS have?
11 recalls between 2009 and 2016. The 2013 model year has the most, with 7.
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