2013 Lincoln MKS Review - Interesting, or just a curiosity?

[@JaxWatchesandEDC]

After my Cadillac went to the shop 4 times in 43 days I bought a black on black mks. I should have bought this car in the first place, zero problem. This car is built like a tank, my Cadillac dash started to rattle after a month!

[@RedQNZ]

jeez...what happened to Cadillac?

[@bkremenets5220]

RedQNZ they’ve improved, but they’ve had interior quality issues up until 2014

[@ArthurBrinkman-c5z]

I got rid of my POS Jaguar to buy a 2013 MKS Eco-boost AWD sedan. It's an excellent car! Has more options and standard equipment than a Portfolio Edition Jaguar. I wish I'd of bought the Lincoln first instead of that horrible XF! My 03 S Type was an excellent car, I gave it to my cousin when I bought the XF. He still has it and it's still running great. I didn't have a good experience with the XF! Very, very problematic, I'd spent thousands of dollars for repairs on the POS. My MKS has given me no problems at all with anything. I did add an oil catch can on it. But that's all. I love it and would recommend it!

[@LXRD-SUPREME-]

@@ArthurBrinkman-c5z Thanks for posting . How's it holding up now ?

[@hanwaisproperty]

I really wish Lincoln can make a comeback and at least be relevant against the import luxury brands. Gotta support Made in U.S.A. :)

[@frankfarago2825]

Nay..... it ain't gonna happen, Friend. "Made in the USA"? Why do you want to keep punishing yourself?

[@ASTEROIDALAIN]

People don't know that Cadillac uses fake leather and Wood and their car interior desintegrate in 3 months of owning. Lincoln use real wood real thick premium leathers their interiors are built like a tank !!! And their engines last over 300k miles with proper maintenance! !!!

[@man_on_wheelz]

Just got a 2010 MKS 3.5L Ecoboost. Very similar in a lot of ways. When I say this car is mean and solid! I absolutely love it! I've been driving it for Lyft and I get compliments for it all the time. Mine has a white interior so it really pops! I'm only getting 14.5 MPG but I must admit, it's a little hard to resist mashing the throttle to get ahead of slow traffic and blowing peoples mind with how fast this boat can move! And he's right, it does feel shorter than it actually is but the width is definitely apparent. One of my riders was surprised when I told him it was a 2010, he said it looked like something that's brand new.

[@LXRD-SUPREME-]

Thank you for posting. How's it holding up now ?

[@man_on_wheelz]

@@LXRD-SUPREME- Oh, the car feels indestructible (knock on wood) it's all paid for now and is in better condition than any car I've had before. Paint on the bumper is chipping, and I have a catalyst code that comes and goes every now and then, but it's still a mean rocket ship! I've since added some factory headrest DVD players that appear to be very hard to come across. The one's I have are the only ones I've ever seen online, they were old new stock, and they happened to match my interior! I keep it clean, I keep it running right, and now it's garage kept so I'm even happier to have it.

[@LXRD-SUPREME-]

@@man_on_wheelz Thanks for responding I'm considering getting 2013 mks ecoboost of course. To do uber and lyft with. I've watched countless video of people trying to convince someone not to get the mks with the turbo because it's prone to failure and has lots of problems, which is why I asked you how it's running. Based on you're confirmation, I just may go ahead and purchase one 🤞

[@man_on_wheelz]

@@LXRD-SUPREME- Pull the trigger. Get one with low miles if you can, and get one that still runs like new, like I did. I bought my 2010 with 105,000 miles on it, appeared to be well maintained, drove like new when I bought it, now it has 163,000 miles and I still have not yet had to change turbos or water pump/timing chain. Doesn’t mean it can’t happen tomorrow… but I’ve been lucky so far. I have, however had to change the leaking PTU which cost me around $2,100 but that, turbos, and water pump are the only real “gotchas” with the Ecoboost MKS. And they don’t fail often enough to call them “problem parts”. Now, on the newer gen MKS, one thing you will have to worry about is the FCIM I think it’s called, which is the radio/climate control system situation in those cars. They fail often according to owners of newer gen models and they have been hard to source lately. So hopefully you find a MKS that works for now. Don’t be afraid, just try to keep a good $2000-$3000 in your savings account for just in case, if you can, and change the oil and other fluids regularly… the car will treat you good, as long as you started with a good car. They are not problem child’s from my experience and others as well, even with the turbos.

[@frankfarago2825]

These cars drop in value like a truckload of lead. As of July 2024, make sure you do not pay a penny over $8,500 for one. Fuel use is horrid, you are going to aveerage 16 to 17 mpg. Better off going with a Genesis G80 or similar.

[@flyingphoenix113]

There's a 307 liter V6? Whoa! Guess I wasn't giving Lincoln enough credit!

[@siseesan3147]

I know right he totally messed that up

[@lukecole6203]

I was looking into getting a taurus sho but I've been seeing these that are less expensive and have less miles. Looks a little nicer too

[@TNnxnek]

Did you end up getting either?

[@mwtd320]

@ 1:32 "the 307 litre V6" 🤔 That's a pretty big 6er, wouldn't you say? 🤣

[@ArthurBrinkman-c5z]

I got rid of my POS Jaguar XF Supercharged V8 Portfolio Edition to buy a 2013 Lincoln MKS twin turbo all wheel drive Eco-boost sedan. I wish I'd of bought the Lincoln in the first place! The Lincoln is a much better car and I've had no problems with it at all. If you have one of the Eco-boost engines in a car or truck add an oil catch can. It will help prevent carbon build up on the valves. I'm very happy with my MKS and recommend them. You can still find good pre-owned low mileage cars for 1/2 the price of what they cost new.

[@frankfarago2825]

2014 UPDATE: The maximum you should be paying for any used MKS or any vintage and equipment is $8,500. The value on these gas-guzzlers have dropped like a lead carriage. Turbo versus non-Turbo. I would not recommend the Turbo ("Ecoboost") engines mess to my worse enemy, however.

[@ArthurBrinkman-c5z]

I have the same car in the same color combination. I love it! The only thing I recommend is adding a oil catch can. Due to the type of direct fuel injection. You can get one cheap on eBay for $20-$25 you don't need an expensive one, they all work the same. I have 66k trouble free miles on mine now. Just regular maintenance. If you're looking for one if the last luxury sedans check out the MKS.

[@tedkay3750]

I have a 2010! the same color and same wheels,..don't get no better looking than this!! Beautiful car!!!

[@doug9066]

I see a few of these where I live, also love that Town Car in black.

[@jackfrost9736]

People should stop hating Lincoln they make beautiful luxurious vehicles and have been for much longer then u think (Mks)Its powerful luxurious and its a steal its so much cheaper then the imports and offers the same so why do people complain about Lincoln's is it because they're american because if u complain for that reason then u are an idiot Advise to pointless haters go drive it and then look at the price then then tell me why its bad.

[@jackfrost9736]

Gary Jr isn't the new continental Stunning

[@jackfrost9736]

Gary Jr thx

[@bkremenets5220]

New continental is cool, I love American cars I just hate the taurus/mks -No single wipe option or wiper stalk, relies on multiple sensitivities rain sensing wiper none of which actually work well; can turn rainsensing off in favor of timing; but still why no wiper stalk and why no single wipe??? -Air vents require two separate pieces to direct air - Transmission is terrible, revs too much, refuses to upshift even during coast, refuses to downshift. Very rough shifts - Less smooth and less insulated than cadillac CTS, a sports car - Bland interior - ABOMINABLE gauge cluster, right cylinder is virtually useless, left cylinder has shitty graphics for things like the tach. You can’t look at your fuel range/fuel economy and also look at engine heat/tach at the same time. It’s also missing multiple displays including your tire display. I noticed this when I had a low air tire message on mine and had to manually figure out which tire went bad - interior is bland, center console has a million different panels, dash and door equal poorly aligned chrome and wood plates - car looks and feels bulky, is shitty car

[@alexmotts]

Its not bad i own an mkz and love every second of it

[@skylinerydr1]

@@bkremenets5220 , I just bought an mks ecoboost and I love it. I wanted a powerful sports car and I bought a powerful luxury sports car. I have ridden in bimmers and benzes, lincoln has out run them both with the mks ecoboost and a fraction of the cost.

[@towncar16]

they just needed to update the town car and bam!!! a great seller drop a lincoln version of the 5.0 and a 6 speed

[@garmack12]

From my expectancies the ford touch control in the center console sometime are a bit hard to have work, also the taurus its based off of is a very heavy car

[@frankfarago2825]

Exactly right. The "by touch" controls are totally useless in these MKS anomalies. When you are wearing gloves, when it is humid, when your fingers are set, when your fingers are cold, as after cleaning off ice and snow, and so on -- you cannot control diddley squat in this allegedly "luxury" car. Knock off another 10 grand for that from the asking price. The MKS is basically a Ford Taurus, they just cost more because some folks believe the hype that it is a "luxury" vehicle.

[@mattsommers4111]

I have this car in pearl white with the ecoboost and its alot of fun!

[@ArmanCortez1]

I got no money for any of those brands right now. I do however work for a Lexus dealership (and we got other cars here too) at the moment and let me tell you those cars are so damn plush and luxurious. That being said Lincoln seems to be on the prowl, that interior looks good and the styling outside is unique. Haven't had a chance to actually sit in a Lincoln but Lexus blows Mercedes, BMW, Acura, Infiniti, and Cadillac out of the water when it comes to comfort. IMO of course...

[@dennisfinan7977]

Just got a 2014cmks ecoboost with 15k miles on it. Fantastic car.

[@101Checks]

This thing looks like a Ford Focus or Taurus with a different grille. And the interior touch interface just screams usability problems... But the MKZ from Lincoln looks and feels like a luxury car other than the similar touch interface...

[@charleslake7371]

mkz is way better

[@jimyoung6490]

I've had my 2013 MKS for nearly 6 years and it has been a great car. I have had one ongoing issue since I bought it. Hitting the smallest bump or manhole cover sounds and feels like my front tires are rocks and there is no cushion. The dealer has looked at at numerous times and can't find a problem. Could it be the struts? Anyone else had this experience?

[@erickvalerio1917]

Yes I’ve had the same issue

[@jimyoung6490]

@@erickvalerio1917 any idea how to fix it?

[@frankfarago2825]

This here is a 2013 model. Looks like it was clobbered together a quarter of a century ago. If this is indeed the best an American car company can come up with -- then more power to the British, German, Japanese, Korean, even to the Chinese deluxe auto makers. They all seem to have that hard to define "something" -- that this MKS sedan by Lincoln obviously lacks.

[@DanielBlaney]

I think the pre mid cycle refresh version looked better to be honest. The grille looked cleaner, and the license plate looked better on the desklid rather than on the bumper.

[@robertsullivan9513]

Daniel Blaney Agreed. Just got a 2011 ecoboost awd with panoramic sun roof for $20.5k (a great deal that I could not pass up). I'm 6'4" tall, and I have plenty of headroom even with the seat up. I like the waterfall grill more than the mustache. I've heard that the current dash controls for the radio and climate control (as shown in the video) are not as easier to use. The only external sign that it's the higher horsepower version is the ecoboost emblem (which has already lost it's black paint. why can't ford create emblems that last?). It's a sleeper.

[@frankfarago2825]

@@robertsullivan9513 "Panoramic glass canopy roof"? Deduct $15,000 from the asking price just for that ridiculous monstrosity. The "by touch" controls are 110% useless in thesse MKS anomalies. When you are wearing gloves, when it is humid, when your fingers are cold, as after cleaning off ice and snow, and so on -- you cannot control diddley squat in the car. Knock off another 10 grand for that. Here in Europe, these orphaned Caddies and Lincolns can sometime be had for under €10,000.

[@TheGurmit09]

1:30 - "The 307 Litre v6 makes 307 horsepower" 😂

[@TripleR765]

TheGurmit09 haha yeah I noticed that too

[@man_on_wheelz]

307L V6 man! It's like they're trying to power a cruise ship!

[@datrumate7375]

No matter how much lincoln tries to modernize thier cars, they will always be known as america's luxury car brand for the rich elderly.

[@lucwolf1]

Yes I am elderly, and I worked many years to get there/here. I'm old, rich, and love my Lincoln. That twin turbo sux the doors off a lot of other vehicles. I'm lucky to be "elderly" I can name many people that never were fortunate to become old. Ageism, like racism, is alive and well in America. How sad! Taurus in a tux. Great vehicle IMO.

[@frankfarago2825]

@@lucwolf1 MKS and the new Continental were such phenomenal cars -- LINCOLN had to junk both models within a few years. Folks were lining up 3 deep NOT to buy them. These days, summertime 2024 -- all LINCOLN is offering are 3 or 4 lame models of standard issue FORD-derivative SUVs. Oh, how the once mighty have fallen. Besides, once you bought these cars made for America's rich folks -- good luck finding other rich folks in 2024 and beyond that would take one of these gas-guzzlers off of your hand down the line. Our friend, President Joseph R., had made sure of that, see?

[@ajusarice38]

this review was spot on perfect! keep them coming

[@the.R2]

i feel sry 4 lincoln, they're always gonna hav a hater, the thing is, the car is actually better than a lexus, audi, acura, buick, cadillac, they just dont hav the image, the funny thing is that the people commenting dont have the money 4 this car, the rich dont comment, but once some rich people sart buying lincolns, these people commenting r going 2 complement lincoln lol

[@bkremenets5220]

WhiteStar you completely lost me when you compared that piece of shit garbage that is the MKS to buick and then you absolutely pissed me off saying it’s better than cadillac Regarding lincoln the new continental is cool, I love American cars I just hate the taurus/mks: -It has no single wipe option or wiper stalk, relies on multiple sensitivities rain sensing wiper none of which actually work well; can turn rainsensing off in favor of timing; but still why no wiper stalk and why no single wipe??? -Air vents require two separate pieces to direct air - Transmission is terrible, revs too much, refuses to upshift even during coast, refuses to downshift. Very rough shifts - Less smooth and less insulated than cadillac CTS, a sports car - Bland interior - ABOMINABLE gauge cluster, right cylinder is virtually useless, left cylinder has shitty graphics for things like the tach. You can’t look at your fuel range/fuel economy and also look at engine heat/tach at the same time. It’s also missing multiple displays including your tire display. I noticed this when I had a low air tire message on mine and had to manually figure out which tire went bad - interior is bland, center console has a million different panels, dash and door equal poorly aligned chrome and wood plates - car looks and feels bulky, is shitty car

[@garmack12]

You know it's ok to say your opinions not just list the features off there website

[@mb013962]

why dont they also offer the 32 mpg 2.0 liter ecoboost that is also used in the taurus?

[@frankfarago2825]

Great question. But now (July 2024) -- LINCOLN offers NOTHING, except maybe 3 or 4 standard issue SUVs. They are gone and done with.

[@mb013962]

@@frankfarago2825 yeah! Dang what a throwback lol

[@JoshJW11]

I seem to like the styling of 2012 exterior better the front of the 2013 reminds me of a fish its ugly, but the 2013 interior is amazing!

[@frankfarago2825]

Butt-ugly outside, you mean, standard pedestrian fare inside, exccept for the fact that the el-cheapo "touch control technology" works in maybe 5 percent of the time. For the rest of the time, you are delagated just looking at it. Just how many ways can sou spell "D U M B"?

[@terayon]

Any of the blinkers led?

[@lakaisk8r52]

I agree the new names for these vehicles are terrible. I own two Town Cars an 88 and an 89. It was Ford's biggest mistake by discontinuing the Town Car. This is a sad substitute. Looks like every other damn car on the road. I'm sure it's a tank and won't ever stop running because it's a Lincoln but these names are horrible. Mks mkz mkT like w t f we are not gunna do what caddilac did. Their names suck too. What ever happened to Continental, Zephyr, mark viii, Blackwood. Those were great names.

[@jwagner1993]

Edward absolutely agree

[@frankfarago2825]

Don"t worry much. Right now, it is July 2024, and I am hearing "rumours" that Ford will shut down its remaining LINCOLN division soon, and permanently. All they are doing now are some run-of-the-mill Ford derivative SUVs. No cars or sedans. End of a marquee -- remember Mercury, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, etc? Easy come, easy go, I guess.

[@createbad]

thats because auto-guide is based in Canada

[@vishug30]

well.. u can rewind and watch it again.. i am sure u'll find it in 5-10 tries..btw beef up the volume a lil bit.. :P

[@tomtom5418]

Does anyone else see a hint of Saab in the front?

[@TerryFilming]

... Their model names are going to come with the MK- title.

[@TheBjjones]

When will FORD finally stop making cars with unpainted under body cladding?!

[@HenryPueb]

Can you limit how many times you say, "What you've got/get" and any variations of that during the review. It's grating.

[@Kfcyeh]

The front looks like 02-03 Mitsubishi Diamante.

[@venom5809]

/facepalm The MKS is based on the Taurus, not the Fusion. The MKZ is based on the Fusion. I blame Ford/Lincoln for coming up with these stupid names that confuse the hell out of everyone. MKS, MKZ, MKT, Jesus Christ, just give the cars better and more distinctive names already.

[@frankfarago2825]

These days -- summertime 2024 -- all FORD and LINCOLN cars have the same name: "DEAD."

[@theskipper1011]

The 2013 MKZ couldn't come any faster.

[@LastMrk]

Then I guess the 02-03 Diamante looked like a '40 Lincoln.

[@TheAntman]

Great review once again. Companies like Buick, Cadillac and now Lincoln have been updating styles for the newer generations. For this particular MKS, I'm not the biggest fan. From the sedate coloring in the radio to even the font for the speedometer dial, GM designers haven't REALLY let go of some of their trademark styling cues.

[@pillmeup]

Mks drives off leaving a town car setting still. awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :(

[@muiscnight]

never saw a car capture the look of a whale so perfectly..

[@shred5]

Comfort? My head hits the roof of this car with the seat all the way back and down and the back in a near laying down position -- it's not even close and I'm not even that tall.... easily the worst designed car I've ever sat in.

[@jwagner1993]

hey... i love my Town 2003..

[@ybconnection]

Have one best all around luxury car.The dum comments you never drove one!I know cars well and this was built well.👍💯

[@frankfarago2825]

They were such clunkers, you meant to have said, that LINCOLN does not even make any cars, sedans any more, right? Their car-making days and decades are clearly behind them.

[@ProV68]

Well it IS a Lincoln! :)

[@skyfaze]

agreed

[@lavafreezer]

Dream car

[@vishug30]

at 1:33 did he just say three hundred seven litre V6 :P

[@zuti071]

USA-cars looks much better now.

[@SoCalFreelance]

all cars today look the same to me

[@frankfarago2825]

Keyless entry? Push start technology? So what? Other had these things at least 10 years earlier. A bit late to the luxury sedan party, are we now, Lincoln? Touch technology instead of buttons, dedicasted dials? Only the cheapest econo-misers should have that, Dear Lincoiln. How can a power telescoping steering be "automated"? And why should it be? Dual sunroofs? Why are they "great"? Are you looking at the stars and the Sun while you're driving, or what the hell for? A car going for upwards of $55,000 -- "feels short"? What a rip-off, Man. What's next a Lincoln Smart?

[@OmniHerioc]

Really nice car now, bad history and allot like the taurus. Put a starting price of 35,000 and it'd be a good deal.

[@hsharrott]

I like the front but that ugly rear end and tail lamps got to go ...

[@stevenvaldez6817]

Gooooooo North America

[@edgarcastillo1238]

love it or hate it.......

[@winston9940]

欲しいな

[@MohammadRowald-t3k]

Tressa Well

[@BenthamYvette-c2b]

Cleo Ports

[@shirleybargeman4484]

Lane Plaza

[@xBloodfatherx]

i agree i just wanted to write that i guess to prove that people are stupid. and you should never trust what the internet says hah.

[@PainEditz]

the shape is ugly in my opinion

[@ecurules]

Colum Wood's reviews are better....

[@DJonX7]

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[@sage11x]

"what you've got"... Is a very boring review...

[@sherifali7770]

the new lincoln is junk, no where near the old ones.

[@pontiacGXPfan]

UGLY! Exorbitant money for a glorified Ford Taurus. Even though it didn't take a bailout, Ford still needs to embrace RWD on a more widespread basis. This thing can't come close to a CTS-V by being stuck with that shit-heap Ford calls EcoBoost.

[@charleslake7371]

I dare you insult the ford tarus....with this entry level lincoln...car...did you mention Cadillac? HAHA garbage...Mechanics nightmare on Wheels...

[@frankfarago2825]

@@charleslake7371 ON the other hand, CADILLAC and GM sttill is making cars. LINCOLN and FORD do not. They painted themselves out of the darn room, ha-ha-ha-ha.

[@molaroismorais1758]

Mks-good engine- Ecojunk.

[@kdog18ful]

That rebaged ford fusion is a P.O.S. an it's ugly as sin

[@charleslake7371]

Ford fusion looks better

[@ktktsun]

The numbers are hurting my ears, I can read how many L just fine

[@hassana22]

ugliest car ever seen,I dont wanna see it again