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Used Lincoln MKS: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Lincoln MKS from 2010 to 2016: what each year typically sells for (about $5,500 to $10,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2012, 2014–2016. Look harder at or skip 2013.
2010–2016 Lincoln MKS
A large luxury sedan with a quiet ride.
Years to target: 2010–2012, 2014–2016. Look harder at or skip: 2013. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $5,500* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~135,000 |
| 2011 | $6,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~125,000 |
| 2012 | $6,500 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~120,000 |
| 2013 | $7,500 | Look harder | 5 of 5 | ~110,000 |
| 2014 | $8,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~100,000 |
| 2015 | $9,000 | Target | 5 of 5 | ~95,000 |
| 2016 | $10,000* | Target | 5 of 5 | ~85,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2013: owner complaints spike (141, mostly the steering).
- The internal water pump on V6 engines is expensive to replace, and the cabin tech feels dated.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an EcoBoost model: its twin-turbo V6 and standard AWD make it far quicker than the base 3.7-liter V6, and 2013 and later models got a refreshed interior.
On the test drive
On EcoBoost cars, check for coolant leaks from the water pump and test the touchscreen. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Corolla 2011 · $8,000
- Toyota Camry 2010–2011 · $7,500–$8,500
- Acura TSX 2010–2011 · $7,500–$8,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.