2013 Lincoln MKS Service & Repair Manual

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The service and repair manual for the 2013 Lincoln MKS — 3.5L V6 and 3.7L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Lincoln published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.

01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers

Model year2013
Engines
3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged
3.7L V6 — 227 cu in, DOHC
TrimsEcoBoost Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door
Federal record4 recalls · 181 complaints · 42 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21)

02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 MKS manual

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03 / ContentsSections in the manual

  • Quick Lookups 656
  • General Information 1,745
  • Accessories & Equipment 3,551
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 248
  • Body & Frame 864
  • Maintenance 73
  • Brakes 350
  • Restraints 327
  • Drivelines & Axles 68
  • Steering 410
  • Electrical 2,343
  • Suspension 251
  • Engine Mechanical 453
  • Transmission 345
  • Engine Performance 2,616
  • Front Hub Nut 258
  • Rear Hub Nut 258
  • Radiator Cap Pressure 14

04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 MKS

  1. Fuel System, Gasoline · 13V227000
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.
  2. Latches/Locks/Linkages · 13V270000
    If the child lock is deactivated, the door could be unlocked and opened from the inside which could.
  3. Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 16V621000
    A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting.
  4. Fuel System, Gasoline · 15V812000
    A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire.

Owners have filed 181 complaints and Lincoln has issued 42 technical service bulletins for the 2013 MKS. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.

FAQQuestions about the 2013 MKS manual

Is this manual specific to the 2013 MKS?

Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 3.5L V6 and 3.7L V6 across the EcoBoost Sedan 4-Door, Base Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Lincoln published for this year.

What 2013 MKS problems does it help with?

4 recalls are on federal record for the 2013 MKS, covering fuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Lincoln dealers.

Does it include 2013 MKS wiring diagrams?

Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.

Is it a subscription?

No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.

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