2014 Lincoln MKS Base 3.7L V6 from North America

Summary:

Best car I've ever owned

Faults:

Only a few issues in the 5 years I've owned it.

Front engine cover gasket replaced @ 48,000 miles warranty covered.

Windshield wiper motor replaced twice, once @ 50,000 miles and again around 85,000 miles. Both covered under warranty. Had a drainage issue but cleared the leaves and twigs out and issue fixed. Other than that, just basic maintenance

General Comments:

Love this car and I hate that Lincoln doesn't make it anymore.

The car has a silky smooth ride and gas mileage is good. Averaged 25 mpg on a recent road trip (approx. 700 miles round trip).

Replaced tires at 75,000 miles and rear brakes at 80,000 miles. Front brakes & tune up needed soon as it's approaching 100k.

Will keep driving until the wheels fall off.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th August, 2021

15th Aug 2021, 02:53

Congrats on your purchase :)

FYI - be aware - the engine has issues with the water pump that can be fatal to the engine, which is unfortunate on an otherwise excellent engine in a nice vehicle.

https://fordauthority.com/2019/08/ford-lawsuit-over-duratec-v6-due-to-water-pump/

"Basically, any Ford or Lincoln, even Mazda, with Duratech 3.5/3.7L engines, including Ecoboost 3.5 are potentially effected. The water pump is mounted inside the oil lubricated timing chain cover/housing. It’s gear acts as an idler pulley for the camshaft timing chain, its shaft turning the water pump impellor. If the water pump bearing or seal fails, it will leak coolant into the oil. Therefore, you would notice a loss of coolant which might subsequently lead to overheating, but you would also be mixing coolant with oil. This would be noticeable on the oil dipstick as “milky oil” and possibly on underside of oil fill cap when removed. Coolant in oil can lead to failure of engine bearings, cylinder wall scoring and engine failure. Therefore, any indication of the symptoms mentioned should be immediately investigated. Labor hours to replace water pump is like 20 to 30 and not a DIY project for most people. Check YouTube for some good videos of this repair. Scary! I own 3 vehicles with this series of engines: Flex, Taurus and Mazda6. As much as I like these cars, I’m now seriously worried about the problem occurring."

In reply to 15th Aug 2021, 02:53

15th Aug 2021, 18:08

Wouldn’t think coolant mixing with oil would be that big of a deal to be honest. The oil would be changed regularly, so the coolant wouldn’t end up diluting it too much. The coolant also doesn’t vaporize easily (like water) and also has similar lubricating power like oil. I don’t think that would be a significant factor in this overall issue.

In reply to 15th Aug 2021, 18:08

16th Aug 2021, 16:51

Coolant in the engine is a very big deal. Coolant has no lubricating ability when it comes to the heat and friction to which engine bearings are subjected, and degrades the existing oil. This results in scored bearings and cylinder walls, clogged oil passages, and engine failure, probably by a thrown rod from a spun bearing. I suppose if you had a beater that wasn’t worth fixing, you might get away with just changing the oil with a smaller leak like a blown head gasket, but water pumps leak a lot of water when the seal wears, too much to ignore. The need is immediate.

2009 Lincoln MKS 3.7L V6 from North America

Summary:

Comfortable and quiet cruiser

Faults:

The sunroof on the passenger side has a pinched drain hose. The dealer will not fix it unless they can do a "digital photo" and send it to Ford for approval.

I have fixed the problem myself, no thanks to FORD/LINCOLN.

No other problems to report so far.

General Comments:

This is the base model, with the dual sunroof option, the rear sunroof does not open or tilt. Nevertheless, it is a fantastic option that I am enjoying everyday.

The sound system is very good for a base model, it has a subwoofer located in the trunk and 7 speakers around the cabin. I have not witnessed the THX sound system so I cannot compare.

The car is built like a tank, the doors are quite heavy, and they close with a good thud.

The car is a joy to drive. It is not the fastest car on the road, but if you put your right foot down enough, it does go. This car is a comfortable cruiser, not a race car, if driven as such, it is a very rewarding car to drive. Road noise is at a minimum even at highway speeds and the seats are very comfortable, both front and rear. The rear leg room is fantastic, this is a car you can sit in for a long drive and get out without having to re-adjust your spine. The interior is done tastefully with nice feeling materials and very soft leather all around.

For those interested, I have averaged about 12-14 L/100km (17-20 MPG) in the city and about 9-11 L/100km (21-26 MPG) on the highway. Not too bad for quite a heavy car.

I am generally satisfied with my purchase; the build quality and performance are within what I was expecting from Ford/Lincoln.

If I can give some advice, that would be DON'T buy the extended warranty from any Ford or Lincoln dealer. Everything has to be approved and they will not give you a definite answer. Ridiculous. I write this in the hope that future customers will not get screwed with the extended Ford warranty.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd April, 2013