Used 2009 Lincoln MKS Consumer Reviews
Used MKS for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
Smile big when they stare!
S Posey, 10/23/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I am 52 and have owned only GMC products in the past, so having a Lincoln / Ford product in my driveway says a lot for the MKS! I had driven every Cadillac, Toyota, Nissan and Buick known to man and this loaded beautiful Tuxedo Black Lincoln MKS won my heart. Such an awesome vehicle for the price. Fun to drive, a sports car and luxury car rolled into one. The leather seats are unbelievable,SYNC, bluetooth phone, THX stereo, adaptive headlights and cruise, front and rear assists,Media Libary to play all my favorite songs, name it... this car has every known wish list you could ever need! Did I mention 23 mpg at 1900 miles? And it will only get better. LOVE IT, LOVE IT !Join the FAMILY !
A REAL BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
cappecan, 03/04/2017
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased my 09 MKS AWD with 99,000 miles on the odometer. I was a bit hesitant, but with it being a one owner car, I took the chance. Boy did I make a great choice. The MKS really is an overall superb vehicle. I think I got lucky with mine, because for having over 100,000 miles, and being 9yrs old, it drives like a dream, and is a very snazzy ride. The MPG is not great, which for a boat of a car with AWD, this is to be expected. The handling is not amazing, but works for most. One thing to keep in mind is the shear size of this car; it's huge! Maneuvering into tight spaces can present a challenge, especially in cities. I'm very grateful for the front and rear parking sensors, as well as the back-up camera. The layout of the dash is simple to use, and in my opinion, is not stuffed with too many buttons. The sound system is exceptional, and the voice activated navigation is a life saver when you need it. Seats are plenty comfortable, and provide adequate support for long trips. This is a Lincoln, not a Cadillac, BMW, or a Infiniti. It's not designed for fast cornering, races down the road, or hardcore performance. It's a luxury "tank". It seems to appeal more to the "older" generation, and is designed to perform as such. The available AWD is a must for snow country, and makes all the difference with snowy or icy climates. Tires are not cheap, and are a bit tricky to come by. My only real complaint is that my sunroof does not work, which from what I've read, is a very common issue with these Lincoln vehicles. Other than that, I give it a two thumbs up, and a steal for just over $13,000.00.
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
2009 Lincoln MKS for sale near you
Showing 3 of 51 listings
- Base SedanMSRP: $5,90016 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $14,950126 mi away
- Base SedanMSRP: $5,995189 mi away
See all 51 listings
Missing storage
medic, 05/05/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Had this car for just a few weeks 09 leftover dealer driver car. Love the look and style but there is virtually no storage inside for anything. Small door pocket and mini center console that once you put in an iPod in to hook to USB it is full. Cup holders are useless with armrests extended, and with tapered coffee cups you can have only one and the other holder overlaps. I still love it though, shifts a bit hard between gears.
Solid
schuhman, 01/12/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I drove the Infiniti M and the Acura, comparing them to the MKS. After the drives it was a slam dunk, I bought the Lincoln. I is a quick of the line, it looks better and the options closed the deal. I would recommend the care to anyone that wants great style, smooth ride and solid performance with every option. The sync system is great and I have downloaded every cd I like into the jukebox. The hands free nav, radio and systems are the cherry on top. My kids enjoy the dual moonroof and the adaptive headlights are a bonus I did not expect to enjoy as much I do. I put dark tint and it finished the car perfectly.
I mean, it rides pretty smooth...
Nickolis, 04/24/2018
updated 04/29/2021
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I had just returned a lease and I didn't want to buy another brand new car. I knew I was going to be doing a lot of highway driving so I wanted something comfortable. The Lincoln is incredibly comfortable. The engine is powerful and cruising along is a breeze. For context, I am 29 years old. Not the typical car of a 29 year old. When you think Lincoln, the first thought is usually the Town Car. This isn't your grandpa's Town Car though. I really do like this car. It is beautiful. There is a big BUT, though. I didn't get all of the super fancy tech and I regret it for the sole purpose of reversing in this car. The visibility out of the rear is horrid. The backup sensors work but are incredibly slow to respond. I can't believe this car doesn't have a reversing camera. It's incredibly dangerous, if I'm honest. The base stereo sounds great, heated front and rear seats plus cooled front seats work great, Xenon headlights (non adaptive in the base form) are okay. My Hyundai's Xenon headlights seemed a lot more crisp and had better focus. Then there is the issue with storage. This car basically has 1 cup holder. The arm rest is weird because if you slide the padded sections forward, they block your cup holder. I've also learned that they must be slid forward just a touch before opening the armrest or it will catch on the back part and try to break itself. This car... I can't say I'd buy another one. I don't hate it and I will probably drive it for many more years. I just wouldn't make it my first choice. 1 year of ownership update: I’ve been driving this car for just over one year now. In that year, I’ve reflected quite a bit about this purchase while sitting in traffic on my way to and from work. Performance: The Lincoln has a strong engine. It has plenty of passing power, merging power and surprisingly gets decent mileage on the highway. The transmission is lazy. It’s slow to react, shifts hard and hunts for gears. Comfort: Finding a comfortable seating position is quite easy. The seats offer plenty of support, the heating and cooling functions work well. On long trips, we really enjoy this car. It has a power adjustable steering wheel that I wish would telescope more. Interior: The interior is so frustrating to me. The panel on the side of the drivers seat is broken. The clips that hold it on are small plastic pieces that won’t hold up well over time. I’ve expressed my frustrations in the initial review about the center console. That is still a huge annoyance. The interior panels have started rattling and I HATE the head unit for the radio. Safety: Horrible. I learned about the independent group that crash tests vehicles. I sincerely hope we’re never in an accident in it. It will not go well. Had I known about this before, I would not have purchased the car. Technology: lacking behind the competitors of the same year, in base form. Reliability: holding up really well!! I had to fix one thing that cost $30 (I was able to do it on my own.) Value: I feel there are many other vehicles that have a stronger value. I should have done more research before making this purchase. I paid $12k for this car last year and now I’d be able to sell it for about $8k. I understand that cars depreciate. This just seems to depreciate more than “normal”. In a brief summary, It’s a nice enough car that I would never purchase again. Because of the concerning crash test ratings, I will not be keeping this car for much longer. Years 2 update: We are planning to trade this car in for something else when the pandemic threat is gone. Over the past year we have had many electrical and mechanical issues surface. The radio no longer works, high beams don’t work most of the time. If you want them to come on you have to make 6-7 attempts before they’ll actually flip on. The transmission is having issues. We have a horrid scraping noise coming from the front right while driving along. Overall, this car is not holding up to the test of time. Sadly, we have fewer than 80,000 miles on it. It’s been a car that we use to drive to the office everyday (20 miles one way on the highway) and we do all of the maintenance. It’s a huge disappointment and I can not wait to get rid of it. 3 year update: we no longer own this vehicle. We now have a Sonata Limited and are MUCH happier!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value