2016 Lincoln MKS
Introduction:
The 2016 Lincoln MKS is a mid-size luxury sedan renowned for its comfortable cabin, responsive handling, and advanced safety features. It comes standard with a 3.7-liter V6 engine producing 304 horsepower and 279 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The high-performance MKS EcoBoost model features a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 with 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.
Despite its strengths, the 2016 MKS has been plagued by a range of issues affecting various components.
Engine
3.7-liter V6
Timing Belt Failure
- Description/Symptoms: Catastrophic engine damage due to timing belt snapping or slipping
- Solution: Replace timing belt and possibly affected engine components
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,000 - $3,000+
- Recalls: None Found
Transmission
Six-Speed Automatic
Transmission Slipping
- Description/Symptoms: Hesitation or erratic shifting, loss of power
- Solution: Overhaul or replace transmission
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $2,500 - $4,000+
- Recalls: None Found
Suspension
Rear Suspension Bushings
- Description/Symptoms: Excessive noise or vibration while driving, unstable handling
- Solution: Replace worn bushings
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
- Recalls: None Found
Electrical
Faulty Ignition Switch
- Description/Symptoms: Difficulty starting the engine, loss of power
- Solution: Replace ignition switch
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
- Recalls: 17S11
Exterior
Leaking Tail Light Assemblies
- Description/Symptoms: Water accumulation in tail light housing
- Solution: Replace or reseal tail light assemblies
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
- Recalls: None Found
Interior
Sunroof Switch Failure
- Description/Symptoms: Difficulty or inability to operate sunroof
- Solution: Replace sunroof switch
- Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
- Recalls: None Found
Summary:
The 2016 Lincoln MKS has several reported issues affecting its engine, transmission, suspension, electrical, and interior components. While some issues are minor and relatively inexpensive to fix, others, such as timing belt failure or transmission slipping, can be costly and severely impact the vehicle’s reliability. It is recommended to research these issues thoroughly before purchasing or owning a 2016 MKS.