2013 Lincoln MKS: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 Lincoln MKS gets a substantial mid-cycle update, led by redesigned exterior styling, a reworked cabin, and major changes to how it drives. Both V6 engines are stronger, and an 8-inch touchscreen becomes standard.
About the 2013 Lincoln MKS
1st generation (2009-2016), major 2013 refresh year.
Lincoln positions the MKS as its large luxury sedan for buyers who want full-size room, a quiet cabin, strong feature content, and smoother long-distance comfort without giving up all-road confidence. The 2013 brochure leans on an “unexpected combination” theme: athletic exterior design, a hushed cabin, and a suspension that can feel calm on rough pavement yet more controlled in corners than earlier MKS models.
The 2013 MKS is a large luxury sedan focused on a quiet, comfortable ride with more controlled handling than before. The base model has a 304-hp V6, while the performance-focused EcoBoost pairs a 365-hp twin-turbo V6 with standard AWD and active noise control. Both versions have leather-trimmed heated and cooled front seats, adaptive headlights, and an 8-inch touchscreen.
What changed, by category
2013 Lincoln MKS specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, EcoBoost, Twin Turbo, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 27 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Horsepower | 304 hp | 365 hp |
| Torque | 279 lb-ft | 350 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 1000 lb | 1000 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 19.2 cu-ft | 19.2 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.6 in | 38.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Power Moonroof | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||
| Cooled Seats | ||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Lincoln MKS a full redesign?
No. The 2013 MKS is a major mid-cycle update within the first generation, not a completely new generation. It receives extensively revised styling, a redesigned cabin, stronger engines, and significant suspension and steering changes.
How is the 2013 Lincoln MKS different from the 2012 model?
The 2013 MKS has new front and rear styling, a redesigned interior, a standard 8-inch touchscreen, stronger V6 engines, and standard Lincoln Drive Control with adjustable suspension damping and electric power steering.
What engines are in the 2013 Lincoln MKS?
The 2013 MKS has either a 304-hp 3.7-liter V6 or a 365-hp twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 in the EcoBoost model. The EcoBoost also has standard AWD.
Does every 2013 Lincoln MKS have an adaptive suspension?
Yes. Lincoln Drive Control is standard across the 2013 MKS lineup and uses continuously adjustable damping to vary the suspension’s response.
Is the touchscreen standard in the 2013 Lincoln MKS?
Yes. An 8-inch MyLincoln Touch touchscreen system is standard across the 2013 MKS lineup as part of the redesigned interior.