2013 Lincoln MKS consumer reviews

we love it have the 3.7AWD only minor complaint is the Michelin tires they are noisy but have excellent grip and feel so when they wear out will try yokahomas hopefully they will be quieter

Will not recommend since i own it give me lot of trouble spends 1000 's every other month not a long term car.

Traded in a Town Car which is the best and most comfortable car I ever owned for a 2013 MKS with 20 inch wheels. It is a noisy, suspension banging, rough riding car with very uncomfortable seats. I'm thinking of going to 18 inch wheels and tires to try and soften and quiet the ride. After such a great experience with the Town Car this is a huge disappointment.

My 2013 Lincoln MKS is the best Lincoln that I have owned , It is exactly what I have been waiting for . It is large , powerful , and attractive. Not for everyone, it is grand for me .

quiet luxury...No No NO. Front suspension very noisy on small road irregularities. Tried everything, even a new steering rack. Lincoln doesn't know how to fix the noise. When new it was incredible... at 38000 it is showing early wear in the chassis.

We love this car. It handles well rides comfortably, has good solid feel to it and very enjoyable to drive. .

The 2013 lincoln mks awd with 20" wheels delivers a harsh ride over expansion strips, bridge joints, small pot holes etc. The side wall height with with 20" wheels and 245/45/20 tires just will not absorb shock. The solution is to go to an 18" wheel and 235/55/18" tire or 245/55/18. 2013 did not offer an 18" option. In 2013 there was only a 19" or 20" option. In order to keep lincoln wheels I bought 2009-2011 remanufactured wheels . But if you prefer a different custom type of wheel they are available any number of suppliers . The 18" wheel does clear the larger calipers and rotors that came on the 2013 MKS. NOTE --17" WHEELS WILL NOT CLEAR THE CALIPERS--SO DON'T TRY THAT. So if you bought a lincoln mks and it has 20" and you want more comfort with a little less cornering---switch to 18" wheels. There is a remarkable difference. I pad 600.00 for 4 remanufactured wheels and 900.00 for new premium tires. But you can do it cheaper if you want to buy some new custom wheels and less expensive tires. I doubt it would make much difference. I just wanted to keep lincoln wheels on my lincoln although they are from and older model. Hope this helps someone.---James

3/11'2015. I'm retired (67)---I'm also a car nut and have been since childhood. I recently broke my habit of buying only new cars and decided to buy a 2013 Lincoln mks awd with 19,500 miles. As a hobby job I ferry autos for a BMW and Chevrolet dealership. I have many opportunities to drive bmw's of nearly every type. I in fact do own a 2004 325 rag top for a fun car. The used 2013 lincoln mks compares very favorably with a used 2013 5 series bmw and is in fact roomier and more luxurious at about half the price. The 20 inch wheels do make the ride harsher than necessary. If comfort is your goal set the ride to comfort in drive and normal in sport mode and reduce tire pressure to 1-2 pound below spec. The car is plently powerful without going to the eco-boost engine. There is a lot of voice command technology to get used to---but once you become comfortable with it, it can be very beneficial. This is not a sports car and was not meant to be --however if you do want more of that feel---set the drive to sport handling in the sport mode and it will instantly become stiffer and quicker in handling. Some do not like the body styling--I do. It has a high beltline and high roof line and looks like a much larger car than it is. This car is meant to go down the road at any speed and stop when you demand. My preference for this car is comfort mode going down the road an normal handling in sport mode. This is a fine automobile and does not get the credit it deserves because some are turned off by the grill. I suggest 2013 and newer because many improvements were made in power and sublime styling changes. This car does not look exactly every other car and to me that's a good thing. If a nice ride with plenty of power is your goal---drive one in comfort mode. You'll probably be sold. Used 2013 and 2014 models are greatly depreciated and one of the very best buys on the market. Large , comfortable, plenty of power and many, many standard features.----Jim

Summary: great luxury car with a powerful engine. Library quiet, smooth comfortable and all the tech you'd expect. Details: I have the ecoboost and tech package. This car practically drives itself. Adaptive cruise, lane departure, voice activated EVERYTHING. I've owned some other luxury sedans, German and Japanese. On the luxury side this car hands down beats them out. On the performance side.. it comes close. If the road is straight, this thing has tons of power. Makes power low in the rev range so doesn't need to shift a lot. You can adjust the steering and ride control to sport mode and it gets a little better. But this is a BIG car and you will notice that size on curvy roads. Big comfy seats, room for 5 ADULTS. Trunk like an SUV, seriously the trunk is HUGE! If you live in the snow belt: remote start, heated seats, mirrors and steering wheel, self-adjusting wipers MPG: I get 20 city 25 highway

Tried the Buick and then Chrysler 300, was very disappointed - then tried the MKS and loved it. Really nice luxury and fast (have ecobost). Rides better than my old Cadillacs, and the technology is awesome. Try a test drive and you will see why it's the best for the the money!