2011 Lincoln MKZ Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Essentially unchanged from 2010, the 2011 Lincoln MKZ represents a solid, semi-luxurious midsize sedan. Once more available in a single Base trim level, this five-passenger family car can be delivered with either the standard front-wheel drive (FWD) or with full-time all-wheel drive (AWD). Both drivetrains are based on a variable-valve-timed V6 engine with accompanying six-speed auto-manual transmission, and both come decently laden with standard state-of-the-art techno gizmos, leather upholstery, 17-inch alloy wheels and upscale cabin appointments, not to mention a quasi-cavernous 16.5 cubic feet of trunk space. Though there are those who think of this valiant sedan as simply an overpriced Ford Fusion or Mercury Milan, the Lincoln name still retains enough cachet to lure prospective buyers of the MKZ from the likes of the Lexus ES 350, Infiniti G37 and Cadillac CTS. Though not considered quite as refined as its Japanese and GM competition, the MKZ is nonetheless regarded as a superior value. Additionally, look for a new Hybrid MKZ early in 2011.
A single powerplant and transmission are available for both the 2011 MKZ Base FWD and AWD configurations. Power is provided by a 3.5-liter V6 engine, and brains by a six-speed auto-manual transmission. The pairing nets 263 hp and 249 lb-ft of torque, while variable valve timing allows 18/27 mpg in the FWD MKZ and 17/24 in the AWD version.
Acknowledged strengths of the 2011 MKZ include its plethora of standard and available techno-gadgetry, as well as its cabin comfort and convenience touches. Premium leather upholstery, power adjustable, multi-level heated front seats and dual-zone climate control head the list of standard features, complemented by one-touch power windows, digital keypad power door locks, heated outside mirrors with driver’s side auto-dimming, steering-wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls, telescoping tilt-wheel steering, universal remote garage door opener, driver memory settings, 6-CD changer with nine speakers, Sirius satellite radio, Bluetooth wireless phone technology and a USB connection. Options for this well-heeled family sedan, meanwhile, include 18-inch polished aluminum wheels, a power moonroof, voice-activated DVD navigation and the 600-watt THX II Premium Certified audio system with 5.1 surround sound and 14 speakers, including a subwoofer. Many of these choice offerings are included with the highly touted Sport Appearance Package, with its sport-tuned suspension and beefed-up stabilizer bars.
Expected to repeat its solid safety scores, the 2011 MKZ is delivered with standard four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags, rear parking sensors and a post-collision safety system. A safety option is the Blind Spot Information System (BLIS), featuring a rearview camera and cross-traffic alert sensors.
Reasonably well received in 2010, the Lincoln MKZ does present a number of owner issues, including the unavailability of Ford’s Active Parking Assist and its popular EcoBoost turbocharged engine, a disappointingly gauche prop-rod hood support and lack of push-button start. Though considered comfortable enough, the over-placid cabin ambiance and dearth of interior color selections also have some owners of the 2010 MKZ wondering where the promised luxury went. On a more positive note, however, virtually all owners compliment the MKZ’s comfortable ride, plush seating, plethora of cabin goodies, attractive styling, tolerable fuel efficiency and surprisingly spiffy handling, especially with the available Sport Appearance Package.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2011 Lincoln MKZ
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by Jerry A
May 03, 2023
I think the cars value was great. It was priced great and seemed to be worth the deal you should get.May 03, 2023
by Quinton B
Nov 13, 2022
Not good everything was wrong with it so Nov 13, 2022
by Annik B
Jun 27, 2022
Pictures and real life seing the vehicle was deff different ! Jun 27, 2022
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by Jerry A
May 03, 2023
I think the cars value was great. It was priced great and seemed to be worth the deal you should get.May 03, 2023
by Quinton B
Nov 13, 2022
Not good everything was wrong with it so Nov 13, 2022
by Annik B
Jun 27, 2022
Pictures and real life seing the vehicle was deff different ! Jun 27, 2022
by Robert D
Mar 31, 2022
Car was well-maintained. It has all the options. High value. Mar 31, 2022
by Anonymous
Feb 24, 2022
So my battery died and no my radio screen won’t turn on and my a/c is blowing hot air when it’s not even on and can’t get either to work. Feb 24, 2022
by Crystal E
Oct 17, 2021
Good features for the year, excellent mileage, very clean interior. The paint will need to be done over but overall the best purchase I could’ve madeOct 17, 2021
by Tonjia M
Sep 22, 2021
A/c doesn’t work and it has a my key feature which is good but I don’t know how to reset itSep 22, 2021
by john b
Apr 10, 2020
Great deal for this model, only had a cracked windshield. MKSApr 10, 2020
by Anonymous
Feb 08, 2020
Bought it! Great car at a great price. Excellent dealer interaction.Feb 08, 2020
by j e
Jun 19, 2014
Surprised when I first saw this car. My sister bought one and then I wanted one. Love it. It has more than I ever asked for. In fact, I've already referred friends to the dealership where I bought the car and they've bought Lincoln MKZs too.Jun 19, 2014
by Anthony L
Apr 05, 2014
Looked all around for an AWD vehicle, checked Saabs, Subarus, Toyotas, Infinitis and decide to buy a 2011 Ford Fusion SEL, however when I got to the dealership, they didn't have one in stock...so I test drove the Lincoln MKZ and fell in love with it. Very satisfied thus far....no complaints at all...bought the car with 49,000 and drove another 20,000 without no mechanical issues! Very reliable car and it uses regular gas which is why I picked it over an Infiniti G37x which requires premium gas. Apr 05, 2014
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Pricing
Original MSRP
$34,645 to $36,535Price 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 · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Adjustable Speed Sensitive Volume Control · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: 8 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.33
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 8
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: driver side auto-dimming
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: remote operation
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · 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: 17 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 9 · Width: 7.5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: remote operation
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: element · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Adjustable Speed Sensitive Volume Control · 2 subwoofers · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.8 · Front brake width: 1.0 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Center console: dual level · Cupholders: 8 · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.33 · Limited slip differential: center
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: front · Video monitor size: 8
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low oil pressure
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split 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
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · 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: 17 · Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: polished aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 9 · Width: 7.5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Power windows: remote operation