2009-2011 Lincoln MKS: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Introduced for 2009, Lincoln's MKS was the new flagship sedan from Ford's luxury division. This premium full-size four-door sedan shared some of its basic design with the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable. The double-wing grille was said to be inspired by the classic 1941 Lincoln Continental. Lincoln's MKS held a 3.7-liter V6 engine that produced 275 horsepower when running on premium-grade gasoline, or 273 hp on regular. A new SelectShift six-speed automatic was the sole transmission, mating with either front-drive or all-wheel drive. Standard safety features included antilock brakes, traction control, an antiskid system, curtain side airbags, and front side airbags. Bridge of Weir leather upholstery was standard, some models were trimmed with ebony wood, and the leather-wrapped MKS steering wheel featured wood trim at the top. Standard heated/cooled, 12-way power driver and front-passenger seats incorporated four-way lumbar adjustment. Lincoln claimed the largest rear-door openings in its class. The standard capless fuel-filler system allowed owners to fill their fuel tanks without having to remove a gas cap. Also standard was Ford's Sync, which offered voice control for cell phones and MP3 players. Other available features included a voice-activated navigation system with real-time traffic updates, front-obstacle detection, a rearview camera, keyless entry and pushbutton starting, 20-inch wheels, and adaptive cruise control. Rivals to the MKS included the Cadillac DTS, Lexus ES 350, and Volvo S80.