| Model year | 2007 |
| Make | Lincoln |
| Model | MKX |
| Style | 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $36,445 |
| As-tested MSRP | $43,890 |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Engine type | V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3496cc (213 cu-in) |
| Valvetrain | double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.3 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 265 @ 6,250 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 250 @ 4,500 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed Automatic |
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, multilink, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Hydraulic rack and pinion power steering |
| Tire brand | Continental |
| Tire model | CrossContact LX |
| Tire type | all season |
| Tire size, front | P245/60R18 104T |
| Tire size, rear | P245/60R18 104T |
| Wheel material | alloy |
| Brakes, front | Front disc - rear disc |
| Brakes, rear | disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.1 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.4 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 12.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.3 @ 85.8 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 37 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 146 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 57.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.72 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 48.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 72.6 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 64.3 |
| Acceleration comments | "Quickest" runs were accomplished without brake torque -- just wood it and go. Tach was a little slow, but the transmission still shifted a few hundred rpm before redline. |
| Braking rating | Poor |
| Braking comments | Pedal felt very soft on first run then improved on following runs. Antilock brakes were also not easily engaged on first run. There was noticeable fade during braking following the acceleration runs. |
| Handling rating | Poor |
| Handling comments | Smooth, slow inputs are the only hope on the skid pad. Anything else upsets the chassis and engages stability control, which cannot be defeated. The key to the quickest runs in the slalom is to stay below stability control limits and be very smooth with steering inputs. There is lots of roll. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 421 |
| Temperature (°F) | 83.5 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.5 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 17 city/24 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | N/A |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 20 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 4621 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,621 |
| Length (in.) | 186.5 |
| Width (in.) | 75.8 |
| Height (in.) | 67.5 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 111.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 65.1 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 64.9 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 38.6 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 40.7 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 39.6 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58.9 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 58.8 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 31.8 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 69.0 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 4 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | 5 stars |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 4 stars |
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