Lincoln MKZ Transmission Specifications
The 2020 Lincoln MKZ uses Automatic (S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2020):
The Lincoln MKZ comes with Automatic (S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios) depending on engine and trim.
Lincoln MKZ Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2020 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2020 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 41 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2019 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2019 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 41 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2018 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2018 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 24 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2017 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 L | 6 3.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2017 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 20 |
| 2016 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 25 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L | 6 3.7L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2015 | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 4 2.0L | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-Wheel Drive | 40 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Lincoln MKZ Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Lincoln MKZ have?
The Lincoln MKZ is offered with Automatic (S6), Automatic (variable gear ratios) (2020 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Lincoln MKZ come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Lincoln MKZ in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.