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2011 Lincoln MKS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Some rumored tweaks to the front and rear fascias and a redesigned grille seem to be the only changes in store for the 2011 Lincoln MKS. This five-passenger entry-level luxury sedan is a relative newcomer to the market, yet has been the beneficiary of a number of improvements and upgrades from year to year. The MKS is offered in two trim levels, the MKS 3.7L, available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and the MKS 3.5L AWD, with the economical yet powerful EcoBoost engine. Standard amenities abound in this classy sedan, with the popular SYNC system among the stars of the technology show. And at nearly 19 cubic feet, the MKS’ trunk will hold plenty more than just an overnight bag and a purse.
The standard powerplant for the 2011 MKS 3.7L and 3.7L AWD is a 273-hp, 3.7-liter variable-valve-timed V6 that, when managed by the standard six-speed auto-manual transmission, puts down 270 lb-ft of torque. With the deceleration fuel cut-off feature, this naturally aspirated engine will get an estimated 17/24 mpg in the front-wheel-drive configuration and 16/23 with AWD.
For those who want a bit more power and economy – and who don’t mind paying more than just a bit extra – the 2011 MKS 3.5L AWD is delivered with EcoBoost technology, featuring the 355-hp, 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 and a standard six-speed auto-manual transmission. In addition to pounding down 350 lb-ft of torque, the turbocharged EcoBoost V6 will get an estimated 17/25, again with the deceleration fuel cut-off feature. Lincoln recommends burning only premium unleaded in this potent powerplant.
Standard appearance goodies, technological gadgets, and convenience gizmos are plentiful in 2011’s MKS, beginning with 18-inch painted alloy wheels and a power rear sunshade. Premium leather upholstery, multi-level heated power-adjustable front seats, power windows, keypad-entry power locks, heated power mirrors, keyless ignition, universal garage door opener, leather, wood, and alloy cabin accents, dual-zone climate control, a 6-CD changer with eight speakers, SYNC/Bluetooth infotainment, Sirius satellite radio, and a USB connection round out a sampling of what comes standard. The 3.5L AWD trim additionally features standard 19-inch alloys while offering an optional rear-view camera system and a handy item for the parallel-parking-challenged in Active Parking Assist.
Options for all trims include voice-activated hard-drive navigation, THX II-certified surround-sound audio with 14 speakers and SYNC-integrated music storage, 19-inch spoked or 20-inch cast aluminum wheels, and for all but the 3.5L AWD trim, a dual-panel power moonroof.
Standard safety equipment for the 2011 MKS includes four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, adaptive, self-leveling HID headlights, front fog/driving lights, front and rear parking sensors, and a post-collision safety system. Additionally, Adaptive Cruise Control with collision warning technology is optional.
Owners of the 2010 Lincoln MKS are effusive in their praise for its looks, ride, and performance, but not so impressed with some less-than-premium cabin trim surfaces and materials. Cabin storage is also problematic for a few owners, while the SYNC system is lauded for its simplicity and numerous features. Gas mileage is fairly well regarded, especially in combination with the power of the EcoBoost turbocharged V6 engine, while a poorly situated driver’s-side armrest is not. Finally, handling characteristics are a somewhat disputed aspect of the MKS, with some owners more than satisfied with its cornering and maneuverability, and others wondering if the Taurus-based 2010 MKS chassis couldn’t have been offered with either a sport-tuned or adjustable suspension package.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Lincoln MKS
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by Russ M
Jan 07, 2024
Absolutely amazing car. The technology is outstanding. The ride is fantastic and just caught this car couple sooner. Sunroof are fantastic seats he didnt cold. Seats are fantastic! If youre looking for luxury sedan, I recommend the 2011 Lincoln MKS hands down five star and Ive learned over 50 60 cars in my life and I would say this is probably the best one Ive ever owned. In my opinion its better than the jaguars BMWs Aldis Lexus and thats a big statement, but I think its best car out there for the moneyJan 07, 2024
by Ron K
Jul 12, 2022
105,000 on car service every 3,000 mile water pump out let water in oil. Engine used with 67,000 mile on it 7,000. 00 to install at Ford water pump is in the block on these Eng very poor Design Jul 12, 2022
by Mark W
Feb 22, 2022
I only buy German cars so when I looked at this one, it made me want to come home Feb 22, 2022
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by Russ M
Jan 07, 2024
Absolutely amazing car. The technology is outstanding. The ride is fantastic and just caught this car couple sooner. Sunroof are fantastic seats he didnt cold. Seats are fantastic! If youre looking for luxury sedan, I recommend the 2011 Lincoln MKS hands down five star and Ive learned over 50 60 cars in my life and I would say this is probably the best one Ive ever owned. In my opinion its better than the jaguars BMWs Aldis Lexus and thats a big statement, but I think its best car out there for the moneyJan 07, 2024
by Ron K
Jul 12, 2022
105,000 on car service every 3,000 mile water pump out let water in oil. Engine used with 67,000 mile on it 7,000. 00 to install at Ford water pump is in the block on these Eng very poor Design Jul 12, 2022
by Mark W
Feb 22, 2022
I only buy German cars so when I looked at this one, it made me want to come home Feb 22, 2022
by Anonymous
Jul 17, 2021
This car has many great features. The 2011 Lincoln MKS that I just bought was almost like new with only 36,754 mi. was a great value. This MKS is missing nothing. No other make or model can compare if you can find a lightly used MKS like this one. Good hunting. My wife loves her Lincoln MKS!!!Jul 17, 2021
by terry b
Mar 23, 2021
Features great. Value to high. Cars missing good suspension. Lincoln should not be compared to any car its a Lincoln..Mar 23, 2021
by Nicholas W
Feb 06, 2021
I love this car the style the name its a must have for me this year!!!!Feb 06, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 08, 2020
mks and taurus are of similar platform with similar engine pkgs. the mks may be a little more fancier , both available with twin turbos, but the lincoln may be a little less sporty but a little more refined.Mar 08, 2020
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2011 Lincoln MKS Pricing
Original MSRP
$41,270 to $48,160Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 8
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Steering
Steering ratio: 17 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: wood · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.39 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 8
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: dual · Rear moonroof: fixed glass
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Steering
Steering ratio: 17 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mats: front and rear · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Ashtray: with lighter · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: storage organizer · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 2.77 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 8
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: power
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim type: aluminum alloy
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
Steering
Steering ratio: 17 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: hard drive navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Diameter: 19 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Width: 8
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing