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The best of 52 cars I've owned.
scott, 01/09/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I got MKS in June 08 by accident. I have owned six Cadillacs, the last one being a $65,000 2005 sts. I was tired of waiting for Cadillac to come up with something new in that size. The 09 MKS cost $21,000 less than the 05 sts. Although not as agile and fast as the Cadillac, I find that I don't really need all that performance at the margins. Simply put, this car has the best stereo and navigation system and is the quietest, most comfortable, most commented-on-by-strangers, most fuel-efficient (for its size) car I've had. I drove 4,000 miles in ten days with nary a crick in the neck nor stress in the lumbar.
Are you kidding me?
Gary, 08/30/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
There is no car on the road better than this one for the price. I decided to trade from my Caddy CTS and was ready to go back to previously owned models, and I've had them all. Infinity FX, Acura TL, Mercedes S and E series, Lexus LS, I could go on and on. If anyone had told me I'd end up with a Lincoln MKS I'd have laughed. I had decided on a fully loaded Lexus GS350 when I drove this car. My wife loved it, I was blown away by the technology and the combination of luxury and handling. What's the rap from the Editors? Good grief, there is no car on the road that compares at this price. Perfect combination of luxury and performance from a guy that loves both. Best car I've ever had.
Much potential. Disappointing craftsmanship.
James Idol, 03/30/2016
updated 04/02/2018
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
33 of 35 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2009 MKS as a 3 year old Certified Preowned Vehicle. I was seduced by the technology, power, and handling. Ride is okay, but you feel the bumpy roads compared to my previous Town Cars. I was in the shop very often at the beginning. Fortunately, I had an extended warranty, but it was most inconvenient. I had to go in 3 times to fix 2 lumbar supports. Two of the door locks fell into the door. They never properly fixed the front seat back so it is not flush to this day. I had to take the car in 12 times to finally fix the AC. The air would blow erratically rather than with a steady stream. Strangely I love this car when it is in proper working order. It's now 2018. After having the car for nearly six years, with 197000 miles, I love it. What a trooper. I've spent money to keep it in good condition, but it performs practically like new. At 9 years old, people think it looks new. It's my dear friend.
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You take the good, you take the bad...
sully77, 12/30/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
27 of 29 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2009 MKS approximately one month ago. Thus far I've had mixed reviews on it, but overall I'm happy with it. I took it to the Appalachian Mtns of Virginia where I encountered 6" of snow. The front-wheel drive handled it without any issue's or problems.
Just Keeps Getting Better
Purple Flag Saturday, 02/18/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I was apprehensive about getting this car; a terrific lease sealed the deal. 17 months later: GREAT CAR! The MKS is ultra comfortable, elegant and looks like a million. Sight lines require getting used to, after a while it's fine. Heated/cooled seats, sound system, SYNC, all add up to a fabulous experience. It was reinforced when I drove Chicago to Tampa at Christmas with 2 adults and 2 teens. Roomy, comfy, soooo quiet and happy to run 85+ all day long. My first experience with Lincoln, not my last.
Little more thought would go a long way
daveh923, 11/21/2013
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
20 of 23 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for a few months now and have to say it was an adventure with good and bad sides. First off it takes a masters degree to learn to drive. The car is not simple and will surprise you with the abilities it has. For instance, you can set cruise control at 75mph and in traffic it will drive itself stopping and going. Technology wise it is brilliant. You can get traffic/weather on demand with the touch of a button. The power is unbelievable, but the downfall is that sport mode will jerk you around like a teenager learning manual. All in all, I'm happy with my purchase and will probably buy another one in the future. Lincoln really did a wonderful job.
Sweet ride for long drives
irish35, 06/15/2014
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Have had the car for about two years, and it has been a pleasure to drive. I drive long distances on the highway and no car would compared to MKS. AWD (and 19+ tires) gives you excellent traction on the road and in the snow. Comfortable seats, nice features, smooth handling, plenty of power. This car is not built for racing, correct. But it would not disappoint, and indeed makes you proud, when you punch it to pass foreign competitors up the hill. Not 100% pleased with the interior design. Major issue for us (coffee drinkers) is that you cannot fit two coffee cups in this car; it has got space for 1-and-a-half!
Great car
Tim Layman, 02/08/2020
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am a traveling salesman average 30,000 miles a years. My MKS AWD has 300,310 miles on it. I change oil about ever 3500 miles. The only thing I have had to do is put in a new oil pan, brakes, tires, and stocks. I change the plugs ever 100,000. I feel Lincoln made a big mistake down sizing this body stile. The Lincoln I had before this one was a Mark V11. I sold it with 423,000 miles on it. By the way my MKS still looks like new.
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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 !
Great Car - No Reliability Issues - Fast
pharaohfitz, 10/15/2014
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I don't understand the other reviews concerning reliability or performance. I bought the 09 Lincoln MKS for my wife then she opted for the 2014 MKZ so I inherited the MKS. Very quick acceleration, I use engine and oil treatments. 84K miles with no issues or any maintenance needed other than scheduled service. I have photos of 30 mpg while driving @70 mph - so mileage is great, usually 26-28 but 30.5 is most I have observed highway but 17-19 stop and go. Handles like it is on rails while driving through the mountains at @70+. While not a sports car (79 RX7, 64 Stingray), it is a fast great handling car. Driven at -35 up to 105, snow no problem
A REAL BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!
cappecan, 03/04/2017
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 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.
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A beautiful piece of junk
flaflamingo, 06/16/2014
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
This was the most beautiful car I have ever owed. However, after being in the shop just first year over 10 times, the problems just got worse. The first week I owned it, put the moon roof and it peeled the headliner back from the roof. Then the driver's seat broke, 3 of the 4 locking mechanisms were replaced (this continued after replacing), AC would not be consistently cold, lumbar blew out in passenger side (also in driver's side 50 miles out of warranty), garage door opener never worked, door numbers worked hit and miss, swipe of numbers wouldn't work. This went on up until the time I traded it. They would not declare a lemon; Lincoln refused to work with me
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.
$45000 car & 10 cent key fob
RBE, 12/31/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased the MKS car after coming out of a town car. (I'm 6'2") After extensive research, I found the MKS to be the best luxury vehicle that provided adequate interior room and still be somewhat sporty. So far I'm very please with the ride, performance and looks. The big discount also helped. I'm getting about 22.1mpg in town.
Lincoln MKS-Great Car
Ray, 08/20/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
To begin, I just purchased my MKS about a month ago so it has not been time tested in terms of overall quality. However, I have driven it over 1,000 miles in both city and highway conditions and found it just fabulous. No quality problems whatsoever. This car is not the doggie Town Car, but it has the comfort and better performance. It may not take the 0 to 60 record but, its comes close to the Lexus LS series and has plenty of power when you need it. I have the fully equipped model with the Ultimate Package, that I highly recommend. Again, price comparing this car to the Lexus LS or ES series, you get a far better value equally equipped. It's not the old man's Town Car.
I mean, it rides pretty smooth...
Nickolis, 04/24/2018
updated 04/29/2021
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 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!
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I wish I never bought it.
dreamer, 04/29/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
It was my dream car before I bought it, now it is my nightmare. I have 20000 miles in it. I have had and still have many issues with this car, and I seriously regret to buying it. During this time I had several rental cars while my car was being fixed, but all of them were far more responsive and sped up faster than my car, even the cheaper/basic ones. The service department at the Gengras Lincoln in East Harford CT is telling me that everything is fine with the car and it matches with the manufactures specification, the transmission hesitates to switch down or up, but this is how it was planned and supposed to work. Needless to say when you spend this amount of money on a brand new
2009 MKS - A bad mistake
tgeorge1241, 02/17/2013
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car, loaded, used in the summer of 2012. Since it only had 17,000 miles on it I really thought it would be a good car I could drive for several more years. I sold it 7 months later. As far as I'm concerned Lincoln(Ford) builds nothing but junk. The acceleration was terrible; pokey and jerky. I'd be at a stop light with no one near me for miles and the side assist warning system would starting beeping. Two months in and part of the driver's seat fell apart and a piece of the grill fell out. Gas mileage was terrible and in the rain the MKS drove skidded all over. I'll never buy a Lincoln or Ford again.
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, ETC.
revanitra, 05/27/2011
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
The 2009 Lincoln MKS was my first and only desired car that year. Initially when I leased it everything appeared to be fine. About 1 mo. after lease, door locks began to malfunction opening by themselves without depression of the button on the key fob, next the rear doors began to collect water sounding as though a swimming pool was behind you. The water slished and sloshed back and forth. This was really scary! Next the Sync system has a problem. You can hear all phone conversations like a loud speaker outside of the car!!! Not a Mercedes/BMW!!
Not Worth The Money
Joe, 05/21/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
Repeated problems with the seats; it's been in the shop for 2 weeks this month with 3 different trips. The dealer fails to see the problems with the car just because the computer isn't showing codes. I guess codes are better than people in determining problems. Yeah right. If my car was on fire and it didn't spit out codes there must not be a problem, right. I wish I could get my money back. I'm wondering if I can get the vehicle returned under the lemon law even if the dealer won't recognize the problems.
finish not up to imports yet
nikkis dad, 04/28/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
the wrap-around finish fo the front drivers side stops like a cut off pipe and cuts into yhe back of the right leg.The trunk headliner is stuck on with double-sided tape which continues to give way.Ford has not come up with a fix for either of these problams.
First 180 days
wfalden, 04/29/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
To date the car has performed as one whould expect. The six cyln engine is to small for the size of the car but does have surprising performance. The auto has great electronic features while the inside looks nice but at a closer glance a lot of cheap parts.
New MKS
gary, 05/18/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have owned MKS now for almost 2 months and overall I like the car. One very annoying thing is the steering wheel cruise control WITH NO CANCEL button (must hit brake pedal)? For a luxury car this is ridiculous when most lesser cars today include this feature. Ride is a little hard compared to 06 Cadi DTS it replaced. The economy on this car, though, is great ... haven't gotten less than 22 mi/gal yet! Also have not been impressed with the transmission which is not real smooth
Mediocre at best
Benjamin, 02/25/2019
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have the front wheel drive, 20” wheels, sunroof, etc. I bought from an elderly couple with 60k miles. Now it has 80k. The fit and finish is to be desired, with the cloth headliner coming down from around the sunroof. No storage places at all, to include miniature sized cup holders. The passenger seat control panel on side of seat just broke, and now I got YouTube telling me that the motor has a “fatal” flaw of the water pump being buried in the engine. Costs $2000+ to fix, go figure.
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Cross Country trip
popeye1250, 10/21/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just got back from Reno, NV to Myrtle Beach S.C. and the odometer has 7,200 miles. You can do 90 mph in this car very comfortably. (in Wyoming) I averaged 26.6 mpg for the trip doing 80-85 most of the time. I got 28 mpg doing 70 for a good stretch so milage does improve with more on the odometer. Very comfortable car to ride in cross country! Engine and transmission performed flawlessly in the Rocky mountains. More than enough power. There were 3 of us and we had plenty of room for luggage. Gas mileage has inproved dramatically from when I had 1,000 miles on it! I ran it with "regular" gas. Changed the break in oil at around 1,800 miles.
I would purchase this car again
bartalian, 01/05/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased my MKS in Aug, I have 12,000+ miles on it. Needless to say I spend a lot of time driving and I have been very happy with this car. I test drove Cadillac CTS (great tech,too small) STS (2008 had very few tech options, and a floating ride). I had a 2005 Chrysler 300C and loved that car, but nothing had changed in 4 years. I choose the MKS for a number of reasons. Aggressive appearance; loads of tech (Direct Ipod/Iphone support, Bluetooth, GPS, etc) Cooled seats. I avg. 23 miles in mixed driving which I am very happy with. Buying a 1st year model is always going to have issues and I have one too. The driver's side door has problems unlocking. Waiting for part to arrive.
Can't score everything just yet...
brookse1, 02/26/2014
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wonderful car. Like driving your living room, with more toys. Lots of room, decent power, good looks. Brakes grab. Corners are wobbly but, *what did you expect*? Better tires would help. Uploading CDs and pics is finicky - hello Microsoft! Overall, as long as the reliability holds up, I love it.
Jury still out on this one!
TK, 07/06/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
With 8000 miles this one so far has had brake problems and acceleration issues that the dealership cannot seem to fix properly. Pretty scary when you need the power and it's not there for you and when you need to stop quickly and get a crunching noise!
MKS great car
mjc, 08/14/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I can not understand why the "experts" say that this car is pricey. I challenge anyone to find a luxury car with all the electronics and features that the MKS come with for this cheap. My last two cars were Mercedes and BMW and the MKS hands down is more sporty, more comfortable, nicer looking, and better value by far. The 20 inch wheels is a must. Navigation and Audio sys. is second to none. Seats are the most comfortable seats I've ever sat in. rear camera is nice. Another thing the so called experts bash, is the acceleration. This car has plenty of power, I agree its not a dragster by any means but it has plenty of acceleration. Get more power they will complain about MPG!!!!!!
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr AWD
Winton, 10/16/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car glides and handles effortlessly. Lots of interior room both in the front and back. The Sync and Navigation systems are easy to use and work great. I feel it's a good car for the money (despite the review from Edmunds) and would definately buy another one!
New owner
dlsexec, 08/30/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We recently took delivery of a loaded MKS. The first thing you notice is the seating position is upright and high like a crossover. This is fine but takes some adjusting. The ride is sometimes a tad bouncy but nothing serious. The FWD is tight, effortless and about neutral on under/over steer. We also own a Lincoln LX and 7 Series BMW. The MKS is between them but much closer to the LX in ride. Gadgets are more than normal and trim level is way above average for a US product. All in all not a bad deal, but a long way away from the 7 on drivability.
Not a Towncar
Sim, 09/23/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After leasing Town Cars for many years, I leased an MKS front wheel drive. Interior is luxurious, and sound system is excellent. However, there is poor rear window visibility as head rests block a smaller rear window. A 6 cyl, only getting 13.5 miles per gallon! Used to get 18 on my 8 cyl Town Car! It is very lumbering and no agility in its handling. Feels like a boat - but a beautiful one.
Nice Car, But Quality Control Problems
EEG, 09/04/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2009 MKS has a lot of technology within the vehicle, but suffers from Ford/Lincoln quality. My new MKS has several issues which should have been detective by the dealer. First, paint is missing on the rear bumper cover seams, one side of the bumper cover is not flush with the 1/4 panel. There is a bur/bump on the edge of the trunk by the rear window. Also, there is some beige splatter underneath the clearcoat on the front fender and a crooked spreaker grille on the front dash. Having owned Acura, Lexus and Mercedes and all have been flawless, this is a huge letdown. The dealer now has to repaint/realign all these issues and the paint option was an additional $590. I will stick to the imports
Excellent vehicle
Mex-I--CAN, 11/02/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this vehicle in October, My first impression was the interior quality which is very good, the interior design is very appealing and has a lot of tech features which I found very useful. Performance is above-average for a large sedan of this size. Fuel economy has been average or better.
Door Lock and Brake Problems
SBU, 12/05/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I enjoy the design and comfort of the new MKS but it seems that there are still some mechanical issues to be worked out. I have driven only 800 miles in my new car and already have had to have the front brake lining replaced due to poor initial installation. The driver's side electronic door lock has also broken and the replacement part to fix the problem has not even been built yet (according to my dealer). I must now manually unlock the door each time - not fun.
nice car
Surj, 10/21/2020
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car, except door latches, looks great drives great, great sync, great on gas for size of car
love that mks
wendell, 04/23/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great looking,very sporty lux car. Good acceleration and braking.The AWD is the only way to go. Good road adhesion and very little body roll in spirited driving. Very tight turning radius for a large car. Love the radio and Sync.
Only need was radio upgrade for me
Marlon W, 07/30/2016
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
My car doesn't have the touch screen radio! Great car!!
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GREAT CAR
paulie, 06/11/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
What is all the bashing about? The MKS handles the Ozark mountain roads at 60 MPH easily. There hasn't been one thing wrong in over 14K miles. OK. YOU show ME where you can get: Adaptive Headlights. Auto windhield wipers. Auto brights. Dual Sunrooof. Heated AND COOLED driver and passenger seating. Sync. Rear back up cam. Softest leather, other than one Lexus. AWD. Room for 5 and a living room sized rear seat. 275 HP on REGULAR. I got all of this for 41,000 in November. Come on, this is to easy. Now, you show me another that gives all this. You can't, so quit the bashing.
Loses some of its Lincoln charm
ponchoman49, 01/20/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just bought the new Lincoln MKS. The letter names car manufacturers are all going over to are getting confusing. Even the saleman had to think a second when I asked to see the MKS. That aside, this car provides reasonable performance, ride comfort and room. The electronic features are worthy such as SYNC which lets you store a load of songs on board and talk hands free on the phone. The front seats are comfy and rear legroom is abundant. The dash is well laid out and looks attractive. The exterior leaves me a bit cold however with it's plain slab sides and indistinct rear end treatment. The sides in particular are too plain and would benefit from a door molding to break up the tall doors.
Cooled Seats?
joe, 05/20/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I live in the great state of Texas where it's hot. I bought the car mainly because of the comfortable seats. The cooled seats were a great option to me and worked great at the time of purchase. Now the bottom part of the seat gets really cold and the back of the seat doesn't cool at all. It's been to the dealer 3 times. The first time they said nothing was wrong with it; they must not have looked very far. The second time I made sure to show them the problem; they repaired it. The seats worked great for 1 day. I brought the car back to them and now they say there is nothing wrong with them. They must be blind or don't know how to make the repair. I'm very dissatisfied with the dealer and the seats.
need repeated repairs
fluffypuppy, 01/26/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Slow acceleration, poor seat material, need repeated repairs - change seal; dripping oil
My MKS mistake
John, 11/06/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I ordered my MKS online in March, 2008. Because of the color(white it wasn't going to be in production until Mid-July. It didn't go into production until Mid-August. This was okay with me, however I wanted it before October 1st to take on a planned vacation. It arrived around Mid-September with 45.3 miles put on at the factory. It was the first time I ordered a new car from the factory and was very disappointed that it was driven by someone other than me on the highway. It took the excitement out of the experience. At first I wasn't going to accept it and after a few days I did. Upon close inspection I found 16 flaws in the paint. I feel I made a mistake purchasing an American car.
Highway cruiser
Frank, 03/20/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I drive a lot of highway miles for work and wanted a car that would make that as painless as possible. This car has met every expectation I had. Great ride, fun technology, great sound system, bluetooth and sync work flawlessly. The transmission needs some work and a few more miles per gallon on the highway, this car would be perfect.
will not buy a lincoln product again
lap, 01/27/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Puchased car brand new from dealership and within 10 months of owning it .I had to bring it in to the shop 11 times.for about 5 different problems with this vehicle.Called lincoln/ford about the frustration that the brand new expensive car i purchased was always at the shop.The way they looked at it was the car was only there 5 times .I had to bring the car for the problem and they would look at it and then i would have to bring it back agian when the part gets in.Had lots of problems with front sensors always beeping when i was in a parking lot with around me within 100 yards.Stirring column cover making noise when retracting,dore locks not functing correctly,brakes grinding.
Critics are wrong
Mike, 09/20/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my MKS AWD for 2-months and absolutely love it! The ride, handling, looks, and performance are second to none. Comparing this car to a Lexus ES-350, Volvo S-80 etc. is a joke. Daily driving does not require the use of a skid pad or some bogus zero to sixty times. Nice job Lincoln!
like driving a boat
jp, 09/12/2009
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
have leased this car 6 months ago took it down south to the mountains and it was a very big disappointment the handling or lack of it makes me very sad about my decision to lease this vehicle
Unhappy owner
fluffypuppy, 04/05/2010
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
After my Lincoln Continental I have high expectation when I bought my Lincoln MKS. I wish I never did. With the same problem I had to go 3 times back, before the dealership find the problem and then took a week to fix it. It was a seal leaked the the seat circulated the burned oil into the cabinet. I suffered head ache as result for months. Also the car is underpowered, slow; the shift does not shift timely, while the engine roaring. When I go down on a hill when other drives push the break, i had to puss the gas in order to keep up with the traffic; going up on a hill my car was not abble to go up I had to manually switch back the gear. I am disappointed in this car.
Quality and Value
MrMason, 12/14/2008
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan AWD (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Feels like a much more expensive luxury car, gets a great reaction from people who look it over. A joy to drive with all the bells and whistles. Looked at BMW and Audi but didn't see enough of a quality and performance difference to justify the large price difference. Great value! Even a crooked Southern senator would love it
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