2009 Lincoln MKS Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2009 Lincoln MKS concerns a four-door sedan in its Base trim, powered by a 3.7L V6. The engine displaces 227 cubic inches, uses dual overhead camshafts, breathes without forced induction and runs on gasoline. Specifications, torque values and procedures address the engine, fuel, ignition and cooling systems, the transmission and drivetrain, and the brakes, suspension and steering, with diagnostics and wiring diagrams for the electrical system and body.

Engines covered

• 3.7L V6 (227 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base

Known issues on the 2009 MKS. The 1 recall recorded against the 2009 MKS concerns the driver's frontal air bag on certain vehicles, which might not inflate correctly during its second stage of deployment in a high-speed crash; dealers inspected and replaced the air bag module where needed. Owners have lodged 56 complaints, most often about hydraulic service brakes (11), service brakes (9), air bags (8) and vehicle speed control (7). Within that total, a crash was reported in 4 complaints and an injury in 4, while 1 complaint mentioned a fire and 1 a death. Brake system and air bag procedures, specifications, wiring diagrams and diagnostics in the manual apply.