| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Lincoln |
| Model | MKT EcoBoost |
| Style | 4dr Wagon AWD (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A) |
| Base MSRP | $49,995 |
| Options on test vehicle | Elite Package ($4,000 -- includes THX II surround-sound stereo with DVD audio/video and 14 speakers, panoramic sunroof, blind-spot information system with cross-traffic alert, satellite radio and a hard-drive-based navigation system with Sirius Travel Link); Adaptive Cruise Control With Collision Avoidance ($1,295); Second-Row Bucket Seats ($995); Second-Row Refrigerator Console ($895); Active Park Assist ($595), Aluminum Interior Trim ($195). |
| As-tested MSRP | $57,970 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Transverse-mounted twin-turbocharged V6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3,490cc (213 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and variable valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 9.8:1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 355 @ 5,700 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 350 @ 3,500 |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 4.484; II = 2.872; III = 1.842; IV = 1.414; V = 1.000; VI = 0.742; Final drive = 3.16 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, multilink, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist power rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 17.0:1 |
| Tire brand | Goodyear |
| Tire model | Eagle RS-A |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | 255/45R20 101V |
| Tire size, rear | 255/45R20 101V |
| Wheel material | Polished aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated discs, two-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated discs, single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.1 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 6.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 9.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 14.5 @ 96.6 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.0 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 31 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 127 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 59.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.76 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 39 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 65 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 60 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | The EcoBoost V6 makes more than adequate power. Best launched in "D" because manual shifting is really just a gear-holding option for engine braking. |
| Braking rating | Average |
| Braking comments | Either this car is suffering from a serious case of "green" fade (unlikely -- it has more than 4,000 miles on the clock) or the MKT is severely under-braked. Significant fade during acceleration tests forced a break in the action to cool things down. |
| Handling rating | Average |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Just mat the throttle and steer. The stability control can't be disabled, so there's little point in finessing it. Slalom: The MKT feels like it rolls more than a Flex, but the numbers are about the same. Non-defeat stability control intervenes strongly unless driven smoothly. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 69.3 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1 mph headwind |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 16 city/22 highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 14.1 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.6 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 5,018 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 4,975 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 55/45 |
| Length (in.) | 207.6 |
| Width (in.) | 76.0 |
| Height (in.) | 67.4 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 117.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 65.4 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 65.3 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 40.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.3 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 41.8 |
| Legroom, 3rd row (in.) | 33.0 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.1 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.8 |
| Headroom, 3rd row (in.) | 33.5 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 58.1 |
| Shoulder room, 3rd row (in.) | 49.1 |
| Seating capacity | 6 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 17.9 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 75.9 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 6 years/70,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 1 year/15,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front, rear and third row |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Direct tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Automatic 911 dialing of owner's paired cell phone |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not Tested |
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