2011 Lincoln MKT -do we need to drop the gas tank to get to the gas pump?
To repair the fuel pump. Do you have to drop the gas tank to get to the fuel pump? It has a second row console. No access inside? Fixing for a friend.
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2011 Lincoln MKT Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Lincoln MKT is a seven-passenger luxury crossover that, since its debut for the 2010 model year, has understandably been mistaken for an ultra-cool hearse. Morbid resemblances aside, however, this pampering and powerful entry into the luxury fray adds some 5 inches of length to its more plebian Flex cousin and sits some 2 inches lower. Unfortunately, the MKT’s softer and statelier lines render its otherwise-handy third-row seating essentially useless to adults and results in considerably less head- and legroom all around than the less presumptuous Flex. Cargo capacity (with the rear seats folded) also suffers, dropping from the Flex’s 83 cubic feet to 76 cubic feet.
The Lincoln name, however, has long been synonymous with luxury, and the 2011 MKT will not disappoint in that regard, with a smooth and quiet ride, a choice of powerful and economical V6 engines, and enough standard features, including the popular SYNC communications/infotainment system, to satisfy even the most gadget-needy. Available in three trims, the 2011 MKT offers one with front-wheel drive (FWD) standard, while the other trims add full-time all-wheel drive (AWD) for a hefty price. Designed to compete with the Audi Q7 and Acura MDX, the MKT 3.5L AWD trim is equipped with what many consider its most distinguishing feature, the turbocharged EcoBoost V6, a powerplant that outshines just about everything else in this cutthroat segment.
The standard drivetrain for the 2011 MKT 3.7L trims, one of which includes all-wheel drive (AWD), consists of a 268-hp, 3.7-liter V6 and six-speed auto-manual transmission that combine to pound down some 267 lb-ft of torque. Capable of towing 4,500 pounds of trailer, the front-wheel-drive MKT 3.7L trim gets an estimated 17/23 mpg, with the 3.7L AWD good for 16/22. Moving up to the MKT 3.5L AWD gets you the EcoBoost engine, a direct-injected 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, again with the six-speed auto-manual transmission, which is a lot of engine for the money. This potent combo puts out 355 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, still tows 4,500 pounds, and gets an estimated 16/22. Both V6 powerplants feature variable valve timing and deceleration fuel cutoff to improve mileage numbers.
The 2011 MKT, though accused of a bit of quirkiness, design-wise, nevertheless features such standard appearance items as 19-inch painted alloy wheels (20-inch alloys for the 3.5L AWD), a front and rear fixed sunroof, and a rear spoiler. Standard cabin amenities, on the other hand, are luxurious, plentiful, and state-of-the-art. Such amenities include leather upholstery, multi-level-heated and power-adjustable front bucket seats, split-folding second- and third-row bench seats, digital keypad power locks, remote-capable power windows, heated power exterior mirrors, steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters, audio, and cruise controls, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, keyless ignition, a universal garage door opener, tri-zone climate control, leather, wood, and simulated alloy trim, memory for driver's settings, rear-view camera, single-CD player with ten speakers, Sirius satellite radio, SYNC infotainment with Bluetooth hands-free communications, and a USB connection.
Options run the gamut from a hard-drive-based, voice-activated navigation system, THX II-certified surround-sound audio with 600 watts and 14 speakers, the power Vista Roof, and rear-seat DVD entertainment to 20-inch polished aluminum wheels, heated second-row bucket seats, a Class III trailer towing package, and a second-row, five-quart console refrigerator.
Safety-wise, the 2011 MKT delivers standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, three-row head airbags, turn-signal-integrated mirrors, adaptive, self-leveling HID headlights, front fog/driving lights, remote anti-theft alarm, rear parking sensors, the MyKey speed and audio volume limiting system, and the SOS post-collision alert system. Safety options include a blind-spot warning system and adaptive cruise control with collision warning and emergency brake preparation.
As is traditional with Lincoln products, ride comfort is a huge plus in the 2010 MKT. However, its hefty price, dubious mileage expectations, and super-scrunched third-row seating don’t exactly endear themselves to owners. Additional positives mentioned by owners, on the other hand, include the power and performance of the turbocharged EcoBoost V6, the quiet cabin, reasonably alert handling, cabin room, and the ever-popular SYNC system. Additionally, the available THX II-certified audio system garners numerous kudos from owners.
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by GEORGE S
Jul 12, 2021
Great car a lot of luxury for the money Jul 12, 2021
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2011 Lincoln MKT Pricing
Original MSRP
$44,300 to $49,300Price range
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Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash CD: DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: leather · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: adjustable pedals · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: aluminum · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: grey · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 7
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Sunroof: panoramic
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
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row seat folding: power · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
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: coil over shock · 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
Third Row Seat
Folding: power folding · Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Sirius Satellite Radio · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.39 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: aluminum · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: grey · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 8
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: auto-dimming with microphone
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Sunroof: power panoramic
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
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
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
Third Row Seat
Folding: power folding · Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · In-Dash 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: 13.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Beverage cooler: cooled storage compartment · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: second row · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 3 total · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.16 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: aluminum · Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: grey · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · 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: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Lumbar Support: power adjustments · Type: bucket
Roof
Moonroof: dual · Sunroof: panoramic
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
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Stability and Traction
Accident Avoidence Systems: pre-collision safety system
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
Third Row Seat
Type: 50-50 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: polished aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: dual speed