Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2010 Lincoln MKS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2010 Lincoln MKS has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 51 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 15 complaints
- Vehicle Speed Control 10 complaints
- Engine 7 complaints
- Electrical System 6 complaints
- Air Bags 5 complaints
- Service Brakes 4 complaints
Of the 51 complaints on file, 8 report a crash; across all 51 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$7,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2010 Lincoln MKS has an average reliability rating, mainly due to a high number of steering and speed control complaints. No particularly severe failures are reported, but consistent issues with these components may incur costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| steering | 60,000–110,000 miles | $400–$700 | very common |
| vehicle speed control | 70,000–120,000 miles | $300–$600 | common |
| engine | 80,000–130,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 50,000–100,000 miles | $200–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter changes
- brake inspections
- tire rotations
- cooling system flush
- transmission fluid replacement
- air filter replacement
- spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- steering wheel vibration
- check engine light
- unusual idle fluctuations
- transmission hesitation
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2010 Lincoln MKS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.