Model-year record
2016 Lincoln MKS
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Complaints filed
3
Reports to NHTSA, 2016
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
19
EPA estimate
Known issues
Electrical System issues lead owner complaints (67% of 3 reports), followed by power train (33%).
Share of all 3 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11469158, ODI 10946429.
Individual complaint reports(3)
Showing the 3 most recent reportsElectrical SystemJun 2022 · ODI 11469158Details +Close −
AC BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CONTROL MODULE FAULTY CAUSES FAN TO BE STUCK IN ONE SPEED THEN SYSTEM VARIES UP AND DOWN AND VENTS SMOKE. FORWARD WARNING COMES ON FOR NO REASON?
- Reported
- Jun 2022
- Incident date
- Jun 2022
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainJul 2017 · ODI 11003304Details +Close −
VEHICLE STARTED TO LOOSE POWER. THE "SEE OWNER'S MANUAL" LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO A NEARBY DEALER AT: ATCHINSON FORD, BELLEVILLE, MI, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE MECHANISN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000. FE
- Reported
- Jul 2017
- Incident date
- Jul 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Electrical SystemJan 2017 · ODI 10946429Details +Close −
FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CAUSES THE CAR TO CUT OFF! STALL! FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEN IT STARTS BACK UP. I HAVE BEEN STRANDED FIVE TIMES!
- Reported
- Jan 2017
- Incident date
- Sep 2016
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
2016 Lincoln MKS 4 DR FWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
2016 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD NHTSA source
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKS FWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 | 25 | 20 |
| MKS AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 16 | 24 | 19 |
| MKS AWD | 3.7L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 17 | 24 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2016 Lincoln MKS: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2016 Lincoln MKS?
Owners filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the 2016 Lincoln MKS. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2016 Lincoln MKS?
The most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (67% of complaints) and power train (33%).
How many recalls does the 2016 Lincoln MKS have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2016 Lincoln MKS as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Lincoln MKS get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Lincoln MKS between 19 and 20 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.