2013 Lincoln MKS Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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Lincoln, in the midst of a makeover of its complete line, has unveiled its flagship 2013 MKS model. Showing a nip and tuck here and there, along with a revamped grille, the MKS claims to be completely refreshed inside and out. While most of its design modifications are slight, the overall impression gives the car a new direction in style.

But is Lincoln going in the right direction? Judging from the chatter on the Internet, the answer would have to be, "No." The front fascia, long dominated by Lincoln’s classic “waterfall” grille, has been replaced by a pinstriped face that has been likened—in one of the kinder comments—to the mouth of a whale. HID headlights, LED tail lamps and a longer hood are also part of the new look, but nobody seems to notice.

The trim lineup includes the Base, with a 3.7-liter V6 with 300 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque, up from 274 and 275, respectively. Front-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic transmission with wheel-mounted paddle shifters come standard, with intelligent AWD as an option. Also available is a 3.5-liter EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 engine with 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, 6-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and AWD. The 3.7 gets an estimated 19 mpg city/28 hwy, while the EcoBoost is estimated at 17/25.

Inside, by contrast, is more muted and elegant, with comfortable organic leather and climate-controlled multi-contour seats in the front and premium wood accents. It’s the dash that’s striking—Lincoln has added two screens on either side of the large analog speedometer, which are customizable. The MyLincolnTouch system, in spite of an upgrade, still relies too much on touch-sensitive controls, notably for heating, that are still better served with a knob. Steering-wheel controls for many other functions have been placed higher, facilitating ease of use.

The drive itself has improved, thanks to modifications to the chassis. Lincoln calls it Continuously Controlled Damping, in which a complex series of sensors make adjustments up to 50 times per second. In addition, 3 drive modes are available at the push of a button—Normal, Comfort, and Sport—to further enhance your experience.

Safety features include front and side curtain airbags, electronic stability control and vented disc brakes. The Electronic Stability Control system has been enhanced with Curve Control, which applies 4-wheel braking if you are taking that offramp just a little too aggressively.

In spite of this, all anyone seems to be able to talk about is that grille. Whether all this commotion will attract or repel customers remains to be seen. The automotive world is rooting for Lincoln, but the knives are definitely out.

CarGurus Editorial Team
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Cristino J
Dec 27, 2023
Best reliable car to buy mine reached up to 280,000 miles and I had it for 10 years Dec 27, 2023
by Paul S
Apr 11, 2023
Nicely priced it has everything the Cadillac and Mercedes’ has for it to be up there with luxury I love the fact that it’s affordable and stylish too.Apr 11, 2023
by Anonymous
Dec 30, 2022
Great car, has all the bells and whistles you would want Dec 30, 2022

2013 Lincoln MKS Pricing

Original MSRP
$42,810 to $49,800
Price range
$8,530 to $9,440
Average price on CG
$8,530
YoY price change
$8,939 to $8,530

Trims & specs

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 · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with pass-thru · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Assist handle: front · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: power rear window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.16

Engine

Alternator: 175 amps

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 · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · 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 and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · 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): rear

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic front side

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 · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: leather · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: 3 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · 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

Engine

Alternator: 175 amps

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 · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: heated

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · 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 and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · 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): rear

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: painted aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic front side

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 · Voice recognition audio system · Memory card slot auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Touch screen display radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 10

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 13.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.6 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc

Comfort Features

Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood

Convenience Features

Assist handle: rear · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · 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

Engine

Alternator: 175 amps

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 · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rocker panel color: body-color · Window trim: chrome

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2

In Car Entertainment

Infotainment: SYNC · Infotainment screen size: 8 in.

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low oil level

Lights

Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: self-leveling · Tail and brake lights: LED

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12

Rear Seats

Type: bench

Safety

Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey

Seatbelts

Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Second row seatbelts: 3-point

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather-trimmed

Spare Tire

Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim type: aluminum alloy

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Stabilizer Bar: diameter 26 mm · 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): rear

Telematics

Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: polished aluminum

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic

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