2010 Lincoln MKS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2010 Lincoln MKS has a complaint index of 57, ranking 4th worst out of 8 model years, with a Caution verdict. Engine issues (33% of complaints) and steering problems (29%) dominate, with no recalls filed for this model year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 57/100
- #4 of 8 MKS years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 51
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 8
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19
- 17 city / 24 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2010 Lincoln MKS problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine17 (33%)
- Steering15 (29%)
- Electrical System7 (14%)
- Brakes6 (12%)
- Airbags5 (10%)
- Structure & Body3 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (6%)
- Fuel System2 (4%)
- Other2 (4%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners describe unintended acceleration where the engine surges or throttles up even while braking, in some cases leading to a crash.
- Cruise control has reportedly deactivated abnormally or overshot the set speed, continuing to accelerate past the requested speed.
- Brakes have reportedly failed to stop the vehicle even with full pedal pressure, with drivers needing to shift into neutral to stop.
- Some owners report loud grinding noises when coming to a stop that dealers were unable to permanently repair.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during front collisions at highway speed, resulting in injury.
- A structural complaint describes an armrest closing mechanism pinching a passenger's hand.
2010 Lincoln MKS recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2010 Lincoln MKS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 24 MPG
- Combined
- 19 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,400
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2010 compared with other MKS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Lincoln MKS reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2010 MKS a complaint index of 57 with a Caution verdict, ranking 4th worst among the 8 model years with data. Engine and steering complaints make up the majority of reports.
- What is the top problem area for the 2010 Lincoln MKS?
- Engine complaints lead at 33% of all reports, followed by steering at 29%. The engine problem area also involves 4 crashes and a median failure mileage of 49,061.
- Does the 2010 Lincoln MKS have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2010 model year, unlike 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015 MKS models which each have recall campaigns.
- How does the 2010 MKS compare to other MKS model years?
- The 2010 MKS has a complaint index of 57, better than 2011 (100, Avoid) and 2013 (86, Avoid) but worse than 2012 (14, Best) and 2015 (29, Good).