Not Just the Town Car: 6 Used Lincolns That Are Secretly Bulletproof
Town Car, Navigator, MKZ, MKZ Hybrid, MKS and Mark LT: the 6 used Lincolns I'd buy for reliability, with the engine to pick, the one thing to check and today's price.
In 2011, J.D. Power ranked Lincoln the most dependable car brand in America. By 2020, Consumer Reports ranked it last. Both are true. The model year makes the difference.
This countdown ranks six used Lincolns by their dependability record: J.D. Power class wins for the Zephyr/MKZ, Navigator and Mark LT, two runner-up finishes for the Town Car, a top-three finish for the MKS, and Ford's hybrid taxi record behind the MKZ Hybrid. For each one you get the engine to pick, the one weak spot to check before you buy, and what it sells for now. Shopping for a cheap luxury car with a real dependability record? Start here.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Lincoln: most dependable brand in 2011, last by 2020
00:32 No. 6: Lincoln MKS (2009–2012)
01:50 No. 5: Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (2011–2020)
03:11 No. 4: Lincoln Mark LT (2006–2008)
04:18 No. 3: Lincoln Navigator (2007–2014)
05:32 No. 2: Lincoln Zephyr / MKZ (2006–2012)
06:39 No. 1: Lincoln Town Car (2003–2011)
08:13 Honorable mention: Lincoln Continental (2017–2020)
QUICK ANSWERS
Is the Lincoln Town Car reliable? It was J.D. Power's runner-up large premium car in the 2008 and 2009 studies, behind only the Lexus LS 430. Start at 2003 and check the rear air suspension.
Is the Lincoln MKZ reliable? The Zephyr/MKZ topped its J.D. Power class in the 2009, 2010 and 2011 studies and tied for first in 2012 (the studies rate three-year-old cars). On the 3.5 V6, check the internal water pump.
Is a used Lincoln Navigator reliable? The 2008 Navigator was J.D. Power's top large premium SUV in its 2011 study. On a 2007 or 2008, check the spark-plug history; on any year, do a cold start and a long hot idle before you buy.
Free one-page checklist for all six (engine to pick + the one check): https://speedfreakshow.gumroad.com/l/lincoln-checklist
Full 15-page Lincoln buyer's guide (all six + the Continental, what to check, what to pay): https://speedfreakshow.gumroad.com/l/lincoln-guide
Sources for the facts and prices in this video: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSuCW5adLGeoWq4f7uY9AisV0Kuwpotukj0-BUCysqoZRk7t6EDO9wZzjmoqKZ21AxXTXX3Q8u4a9Ku/pub
YOUR TURN: which Lincoln do you own, what year, and how many miles? Tell me in the comments.
For information only, not financial or mechanical advice. Prices, recalls, service bulletins and survey results are as of the dates shown. Get a pre-purchase inspection and run the VIN for open recalls before you buy.
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