The 2016 Lincoln MKS window sticker reads 20 mpg combined (17 city, 25 highway) for the 3.7L 6-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2016 MKS 5 stars overall.
The Lincoln MKS window sticker — build, options & years
The Lincoln MKS ran from 2009–2016.
For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Lincoln MKS VIN decoder.
What the Lincoln MKS sticker says about fuel
EPA figures for the 2016 MKS:
The label also prints an estimated $3,100 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 446 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Large Cars, 2016) the best MKS version ranks #21 of 28 on combined MPG (the class best is 41 mpg).
How the MKS's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG by model year, 2009 to 2016:
Combined went from 19 mpg in 2009 to 20 in 2016; the best year on file is 2014 at 22 mpg.
Safety ratings printed on the label
NHTSA results for the 2016 MKS:
The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.
The MKS sticker against its rivals
On combined MPG the MKS (20 mpg, 2016) sits behind the Chevrolet Impala Limited.
| Model | EPA year | Best combined | NHTSA overall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln MKS | 2016 | 5★ | |
| Hyundai Equus | 2016 | — | |
| Chevrolet Impala Limited | 2016 | 4★ |
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MKS window sticker — every model year
Any MKS from 2009–2016: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Lincoln models: Lincoln window stickers.
Other Lincoln window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 19 mpg | |
| Lincoln Continental | Large Cars | 24 mpg | |
| Lincoln Aviator | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 23 mpg | |
| Lincoln Nautilus | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 30 mpg | |
| Lincoln Mark | Midsize Cars | 24 mpg | |
| Lincoln Town Car | Large Cars | 20 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Lincoln MKS
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every MKS, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Lincoln MKS all three must show the same number.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Lincoln MKS window sticker show?
The 2016 label shows up to 20 mpg combined, #21 of 28 in its EPA class (Large Cars). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,100 a year.
What safety rating is on the Lincoln MKS sticker?
5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2016 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.
Does the MKS sticker show better MPG than the Hyundai Equus?
Yes: the most efficient 2016 MKS reads 20 mpg combined, the 2016 Hyundai Equus 18.
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