Lincoln MKS years to avoid
Every Lincoln MKS model year on file (2012-2015), ranked worst to best by severity index - the share of owner complaints that report a crash, fire, injury or fatality.
2013
Worst year on file
367.2
Severity index
Steering
Most-reported system
2014
Cleanest year on file
Ranked worst to best
| # | Model year | Severity | Complaints | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 Lincoln MKS | 367.2 High | 141 | Steering |
| 2 | 2015 Lincoln MKS | 64.1 Medium | 17 | Engine |
| 3 | 2012 Lincoln MKS | 55.5 Medium | 17 | Steering |
| 4 | 2014 Lincoln MKS | 45.1 Low | 44 | Steering |
A high rank here means a larger share of this year's complaints described a crash, fire or injury - not that the vehicle is unsafe to drive, and not a reliability or repair-cost rating. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold.
Lincoln MKS complaints and recalls by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crashes | Fires | Severity | Most-reported system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 55.5 Medium | STEERING |
| 2013 | 141 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 367.2 High | STEERING |
| 2014 | 44 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 45.1 Low | STEERING |
| 2015 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 64.1 Medium | ENGINE |
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs. Complaint counts are not normalised by units sold; a high-volume seller will attract more filings than a rare trim.