History
Founded in 1917, Lincoln is an American automobile manufacturer that is a brand of Ford Motor Company. Lincoln was started by Henry Leland, one of the original founders of Cadillac. The company's initial plans were to build aircraft engines, but it hit financial troubles and was bought by Ford in 1922 for $8 million.

In the early days, Lincoln built a bare chassis with a powertrain and suspension. It was then sent to a coachbuilder, like Fleetwood, to be completed according to customer specifications. In 1924, Lincoln touring sedans, which were known as "Police Flyers," began to become popular with police departments around the country. It wasn't for another two decades that some of Lincoln's most identifiable product names, such as Continental and Town Car, first debuted in the 1950s as the company's flagship models (both have only recently been discontinued).

Today, Lincoln manufactures a full range of passenger automobiles. They include compact 4-door sedans, luxury sedans, and sport utility vehicles with up-to-7-passenger seating capacities. Models include both front- and rear-wheel drive, and many offer the option of all-wheel drive. The company first started selling hybrid models in 2011. Lincoln vehicles are manufactured in the United States, Canada and Mexico, and sold in North America, Asia and the Middle East.

2011 Lincoln Models at a Glance:

• MKS-Minor equipment changes
• MKT-New for 2010, the 2011 model is a carryover
• MKX-Complete redesign for 2011
• MKZ-Minor equipment upgrades and a new Hybrid model
• Navigator-Upgraded electronics and free maintenance

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