The MKS, part of Lincoln's lineup since 2009, is a large sedan with seating up to 5. With optional all-wheel drive (AWD), it can easily handle mud, snow, and sand. Lincoln offers a 4-year, 50,000-mile basic warranty, and a 6-year, 70,000-mile powertrain warranty on its lineup.
The 2011 Lincoln MKS is average compared to all vehicles.
Comparison to all vehicles. This plot shows RSC safety scores on the horizontal axis vs. the number of vehicles with each safety score (depicted by bar height and percentages at the bottom). Colors reflect vehicle safety, ranging from red (not that safe) to green (safer). For reference, a score of 0 implies a 0.15% chance of driver death (13% chance of driver injury) over 15 years, and a score of 100 reflects a 0.016% chance (1.4% chance of driver injury). The 2011 Lincoln MKS has a score of 80, implying a 0.042% chance of driver death (3.8% chance of injury).
We estimate that the 2011 Lincoln MKS has a vehicle lifetime fatality chance of 0.0423% and a vehicle lifetime injury chance of 4.8317%, meaning the average driver has a 0.0423% chance of dying in an accident if they drive the car under regular conditions for fifteen years, and a 4.8317% chance of being injured.
Compared to the average vehicle, the 2011 Lincoln MKS is 9% less likely to result in a fatal accident. Compared to other sedans, hatchbacks, and wagons, the 2011 Lincoln MKS is 16% less likely to result in a fatal accident.
And it is about as safe as many comparable models.
Comparison to similar models. This plot compares the RSC rating of the 2011 Lincoln MKS with its main competition. Models are plotted on a scale from 56 to 96. The 2011 Lincoln MKS is safer than the 2011 Cadillac DTS, the 2011 Cadillac STS, the 2011 INFINITI M-37, the 2011 Acura TL, and the 2011 Acura RL and less safe than the 2011 Cadillac SRX, the 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class, and the 2011 Audi Q7. It is about as safe as the 2011 Saab 95 and the 2011 Acura ZDX.
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