Lincoln MKS 2010 Safety Feature

Safety

  The 2010 Lincoln MKS receives top ratings in safety tests, coming standard with stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and antilock brakes with brake assist. A collision warning system with brake support comes with the optional adaptive cruise control. In government crash tests, the MKS received a perfect five-star rating for occupant protection in both frontal and side-impact crashes.

Safety Ratings

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety1
Frontal Offset Test Results	GOOD
Side Impact Test Results	GOOD
Rear Crash Protection Results	GOOD

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration2
Front Driver
Front Passenger
Side Driver
Side Passenger
4x2 Rollover
4x4 Rollover

• Safety scores reflect crash test standards and ratings when this car was new and may not be comparable to current safety ratings
• ¹ "Good" is the highest rating
• ² 5 stars is the highest rating
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• Safety Features

1. Driver Air Bag
2. Passenger Air Bag
3. Side Head Air Bag
4. Rear Head Air Bag
5. Side Air Bag
6. 4-Wheel ABS
7. 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
8. Brake Assist
9. Electronic Stability Control
10. Child Safety Locks
11. Rollover Protection System
12. Traction Control
13. Emergency Trunk Release

Lincoln MKS 2010 Interior Design

Key Features

Some of the MKS's stand-out features include:
- rain-sensing wipers
- heated power side view mirrors with memory and auto-dimming on the driver side
- keyless entry/ignition
- power rear sunshade
- the voice-activated Sync system
- heated and ventilated 12-way power front seats
- Sirius Satellite Radio and an auxiliary jack
- Ford's venerable touchpad entry system that's embedded in the base of the B-pillar

If you desire a more luxurious ride there are a number of optional add-on features, which include:
- dual-pane sunroof
- touch screen hard-drive-based navigation system with Sirius Travel Link
- back-up camera
- adaptive cruise control (which uses radar to adjust speed based on traffic in front of the car)
- upgraded 14-speaker THX-certified surround-sound system with two subwoofers and 10GB of digital music storage

   

Design

  

    The 2010 MKS's overall interior design is enjoyable, featuring standard leather upholstery and an attractive dash layout. Lincoln's ventilated seats are a pleasant touch, as are the MKS's standard rear heated seats. The 2010 MKS offers plenty of space for comfort in the interior and cargo space; the trunk holds 18.4 cubic feet for storage while the rear passenger area is particularly impressive. The exterior is decorated with chrome accents and sleek lines that give the vehicle an attractive appearance which is sure to draw attention.

  The new 2010 Lincoln MKS has a sense of modern relevance that gives it a high-tech lead in its segment. With multiple options for customizing, the MKS can be tailored to any driver's preference for an enjoyable driving experience. 

  The cabin of the MKS is one of its selling points. It features some of the most advanced technologies in its class and soft-grain leather supplied by the same Scottish company that outfitted the classic Continental Mark II of the 1950's. But many reviewers say there are some hard plastics and cheap switches and buttons that seem out of place.

Seating

   The seats of the MKS elicit few complaints, but also little praise. They are equal to what you would expect of a luxury car, but not as supportive as the best seats in this class. The upholstery is covered in leather that some reviewers find softer than what many rivals use. The front seats are both heated and cooled -- not uncommon at this price point. The rear seats are also heated even on base model trims, which is fairly unique.

Interior Features

  The cabin of the MKS features several advanced technologies that win a lot of reviewer praise. Ford's SYNC system, which allows the driver to control Bluetooth-enabled phones and music players through the car's speakers with voice commands, is standard, and most reviewers say it works well. Many also find the MKS' navigation system intuitive. But most reviewers have the same complaint -- these electronics all function well, but they're encased in hard plastics that seem out of place in such an expensive car.

Cargo

  The trunk of the 2010 MKS is huge, but it isn't as useful as it should be. At 18 cubic feet, it's one of the largest trunks in the large car class. But the opening to access the trunk is fairly small. Storage inside the cabin doesn't impress many reviewers, either.

  

Lincoln MKS 2010 Ecoboost Engine Technology

  The 2010 Lincoln MKS use the Ecoboost Engine Technology where it will deliver up to 20 percent better fuel economy on half a million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles annually in North America during the next five years.

   The EcoBoost family of 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines features turbocharging and direct injection technology.  Compared with more expensive hybrids and diesel engines, EcoBoost builds upon today’s affordable gasoline engine and improves it, providing more customers with a way to improve fuel economy and emissions without compromising driving performance.

   Ford will introduce EcoBoost on the new Lincoln MKS flagship in 2009, followed by the Ford Flex and other vehicles.  By 2013, Ford will have more than half a million EcoBoost-powered vehicles on the road annually in North America.

    In 2009, Ford first will introduce EcoBoost on the Lincoln MKS featuring a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-6.  It will produce the power and torque of a V-8 engine with the fuel efficiency of a V-6.  In fact, with an estimated 340-horsepower and more than 340 lb.-ft. of torque, the Lincoln MKS will be the most powerful and fuel-efficient all-wheel-drive luxury sedan in the market.

    EcoBoost’s combination of direct injection and turbocharging mitigates the traditional disadvantages of downsizing and boosting 4- and 6-cylinder engines, giving customers both superior performance as well as fuel economy.

     With direct injection, fuel is injected into each cylinder of an engine in small, precise amounts. Compared to conventional port injection, direct injection produces a cooler, denser charge, delivering higher fuel economy and performance.

     When combined with modern-day turbocharging – which uses waste energy from the exhaust gas to drive the turbine – direct injection provides the best of both worlds: the responsiveness of a larger-displacement engine with fewer trips to the gas pump.

 
     Ford’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, for example, can deliver upwards of 340-plus lb.-ft. of torque across a wide engine range – 2,000 to 5,000 rpm versus 270 to 310 lb.-ft of torque for a conventional naturally aspirated 4.6-liter V-8 over the same speed range.  At the same time, this V-6 gives customers an approximate 2 mpg improvement and emits up to 15 percent fewer CO2 emissions to the environment.

     Direct injection coupled with turbocharging allows for the downsizing of engines that deliver improved torque and performance.  A small 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine has the capability of producing more torque than a larger 4-cylinder engine – nearly an entire liter larger in displacement – with better fuel efficiency.

    The real-world fuel economy benefit is consistent no matter the drive cycle, meaning the engine is efficient in the city as well as on the highway – unlike hybrids, which are most efficient in stop-and-go traffic.  In addition, customers who tow and haul – and have long turned to more expensive diesel powertrains for their superior towing capabilities – can find the engine performance they need from an EcoBoost powertrain.

    EcoBoost – combined with multi-speed transmissions, advanced electric power steering, weight reductions and aerodynamic improvements – is part of Ford Motor Company’s strategy to deliver sustainable, quality vehicles that customers want and value.  Additional hybrid offerings and diesel engines are planned for light-duty vehicles. 

Lincoln MKS 2010

   The Lincoln MKS is a full-size luxury sedan from the Lincoln division of the Ford Motor Company. The MKS first appeared inconcept form at the North American International Auto Show in January 2006 with the production version, a 2009 model, appearing later at the Los Angeles International Auto Show in November 2007. 

   The MKS began production in May 2008 with sales beginning a month later. The Lincoln MKS continues Lincoln's three-letter nomenclature for new models, preceded by the MKZ and MKX. The purpose of the new nomenclature was to mimic the alphanumeric naming schemes used by other luxury brands like Cadillac and products of the major German manufacturers.

The MKS is based on Ford's D3 platform, which is shared with the current Ford Taurus and other vehicles. The car is front-wheel drive with optional all-wheel drive. 

   The MKS is powered by a 3.7 L Duratec V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. An optional EcoBoost 3.5 L twin-turbo, direct injection V6 is also available. The MKS can seat up to five people. The MKS debuted with a base MSRP of US$38,465, ranging up to US$48,835 when fully optioned. The Lincoln MKS is built at Ford's Chicago Assembly plant.

The MKS became the marque's sole full-size sedan in the 2012 model year with the discontinuation of the Town Car, its predecessor. It also became the longest domestic production sedan at 204.1 in (5,184 mm) overall length.

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