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2014 Lincoln MKS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Lincoln Motor Company may yet decide otherwise, but so far this full-size sedan is expected to carry over completely unchanged. The MKS certainly (and finally) got the “luxury” part down pat with its 2013 drivetrain and interior refresh, but Lincoln's accompanying exterior restyle was so poorly received the maker was caught testing some kind of new body just months after this flagship's grand debut.
Whether that new shell is destined for the MKS or its sporting midsize MKZ counterpart is anyone's guess, but the frenzy for “something else” out of Lincoln speaks pretty clearly to the fundamental flaws in its entire lineup's previous incarnations. None of these flaws are really big deals unless you're the everyday sort of person who has higher expectations of a luxury brand than a work-a-day one, or any opinions on how a front end should look, but they're deal-breakers for more than a few drivers nevertheless.
Apparently not good enough for Lincoln, the maker did what any respectable maker would do and returned to the drawing board. Again, and again (in fact almost every other year since its 2009 debut), Lincoln tweaked first the MKS's engines and then its ride, slightly restyling along the way, and for 2013 had this major style refresh in lockstep with its brethren that by all appearances will be redone in the very near future, yet again.
It's not good enough, and the maker isn't leaving it alone—bravo, Lincoln. Thank you for making an attempt at saving us all the eyesore of your infamous Taurus “ugly duck” syndrome. Please, get well soon.
Overall the far-reaching 2013 revamp did elevate all Lincoln's target models up to luxury par on both ride quality and interior style, but the MKS in particular still suffers from an oddly shaped trunk opening that doesn't provide the best access to its 18 cavernous cubes of cargo space. The whole lot is otherwise stuck with a giant saber-toothed whale grin for a grille that most drivers would just rather see gone, historic hat-tip or not—it just doesn't look right.
In the end you're left with truly touring accommodations for 5, complete with noise-canceling speaker programs that change their tune with the car in Sport mode, Continuously Controlled Dampening making adjustments for a smooth ride 50 times a second and the spritely sporting feel of a German frontrunner, but with a few extra inches of all-American elbow room thusly wrapped in an utterly forgettable shell. A real gem—beautifully gracious once you're nestled inside, with that inherent safety feature of a look nobody wants to be caught stealing.
The MKS is essentially offered in one Base trim with a 300-hp and 280-lb-ft/torque 3.7-liter V6 offered by default with either front-wheel (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), the same 6-speed automatic choreographing the show across the board regardless. A 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 is also available for 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque, serving up 60 mph in some 5.3 seconds, but AWD is its only powertrain, and the 3.5 gets 1 mpg less than either figure for the AWD 3.7, rated at 18 mpg city/26 highway. Opting for FWD improves that highway rate by only 1 mpg.
Published May 31, 2022 by Patricia Mayo
User reviews for 2014 Lincoln MKS
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by Jesse M
Jan 11, 2024
Comfortable ride, great options/features for the price. Awesome power with the Ecoboost engine. Climate control touch screen can be wonky, not the best fuel economy, and lousy resale value. It’s basically the luxury version of the Ford Taurus SHO.Jan 11, 2024
by David W
Dec 22, 2023
Good Features, but most of them seem to be decaying in the 1st week. New camera, may need a amplifierDec 22, 2023
by Karen F
May 18, 2022
Excellent value, very clean and lots of features. Love the colorMay 18, 2022
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by Jesse M
Jan 11, 2024
Comfortable ride, great options/features for the price. Awesome power with the Ecoboost engine. Climate control touch screen can be wonky, not the best fuel economy, and lousy resale value. It’s basically the luxury version of the Ford Taurus SHO.Jan 11, 2024
by David W
Dec 22, 2023
Good Features, but most of them seem to be decaying in the 1st week. New camera, may need a amplifierDec 22, 2023
by Karen F
May 18, 2022
Excellent value, very clean and lots of features. Love the colorMay 18, 2022
by Mike D
Mar 07, 2022
Good value for a large luxury car. Comfortable ride, tons of leg room. Mar 07, 2022
by Tammy M
Jul 09, 2021
Its a beautiful car. I really hope to be driving soonJul 09, 2021
by Lydia F
Mar 26, 2021
This car is the most comfortable ride. It has a fabulous sound system and well as navigation music. I actually sold the one I had previously. Im so glad I can take itMar 26, 2021
by Michael C
Mar 03, 2021
this car has everything I need and want in it. It has luxury and performance with the Ecoboost engine. It is roomy inside and rides very smoothly. It is also very reliable and dependable. A very good value as a used vehicle.Mar 03, 2021
by Anonymous
Feb 04, 2021
Lincoln is a step above Audi , Cadillac Lexus or bmwFeb 04, 2021
by Riley H
Aug 06, 2020
One of the worst cars i ahve ever seen for sale. There was an incredibly long list of things wrong with the car from missing paint to the climate control barely working. Honestly found t believe they were selling it in the condition it was in.Aug 06, 2020
by Edward K
May 13, 2020
I own and drive an early V6 version of this car. Drives great on highway drives, good acceleration, front wheel drive handling. May 13, 2020
by Mike D
Apr 25, 2020
This is a very comfortable riding car. I did not purchase it because Im test driving a couple of different Lincoln models.Apr 25, 2020
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2014 Lincoln MKS Pricing
Original MSRP
$40,690 to $47,680Price range
$9,739 to $10,582Average price on CG
$10,022YoY price change
$10,441 to $10,022Trims & 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: element · 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: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · 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 front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · 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
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 · 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
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights
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: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: front · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front and rear · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: perforated
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
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 · Suspension control: electronic
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: variable intermittent · 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 · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · 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 Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · 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): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · 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 surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper 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
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front and rear · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · 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
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
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): rear · Suspension control: electronic
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: variable intermittent · 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 · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM 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: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: steering wheel · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · 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 surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper 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
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: turn off headlights
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: HID · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Safety
Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: post-collision safety system · Parking sensors: rear · Programmable safety key: MyKey · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · 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
Steering
Steering ratio: 15.1 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.7
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): rear · Suspension control: electronic
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: rain sensing · Laminated glass: acoustic front side