Lincoln MKT
The 2019 Lincoln MKT offers robust V6 power and all-wheel drive, but its average reliability verdict and significant recall history, particularly concerning electrical systems and rearview cameras, warrant careful inspection.
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Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 15.68 | 14-17 mpg combined |
| 2018 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.2 | 14.7 | — |
| 2017 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 15.68 | — |
| 2016 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 | — |
| 2015 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2014 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 | — |
| 2013 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | 16-18 mpg combined |
| 2012 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 | — |
| 2011 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | 365 hp | 350 lb-ft | V6 | Automatic 6-spd | AWD/All-Wheel Drive |
| 2018 | — | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic 6-spd | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | 300-365 hp | 275-350 lb-ft | V6 | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | suv | 6 | 3.5 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | suv | 6 | 3.7 | Regular | — | — | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price | msrp | Trim | pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | USD | $49,500 | $49,500 - $52,500 | 0.9 | Excludes tax, licensing, registration, and destination charge. | llm_estimate | 6/11/2026 | $49,500 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $49,500, MSRP range: $49,500 - $52,500, Confidence: 0.9, notes: Excludes tax, licensing, registration, and destination charge., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/11/2026 | — | Base price: $49,500 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $49,025 | — | Base | Base price: $49,025, Trim: Base |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $43,530 | — | — | Base price: $43,530 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | USD | $45,285 | $45,285 - $48,175 | 0.9 | MSRP for 2013 Lincoln MKT ranged from $45,285 for the 3.7L FWD to $48,175 for the 3.5L AWD EcoBoost. | llm_estimate | 6/11/2026 | — | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $45,285, MSRP range: $45,285 - $48,175, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for 2013 Lincoln MKT ranged from $45,285 for the 3.7L FWD to $48,175 for the 3.5L AWD EcoBoost., Source: llm_estimate, estimatedAt: 6/11/2026 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior | mechanical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 4 | 507 | 17.9 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 117.9 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 117.9, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 |
| 2016 | 7 | 4 | 507 | 17.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | 4 | 507 | 17.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | autoBrake | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | adaptiveCruiseControl | forwardCollisionWarning | parkAssist | nhtsaSafetyRatings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 2019 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2019 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD |
| 2018 | 4 | 2018 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2018 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD |
| 2017 | 4 | 2017 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2017 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD |
| 2016 | 4 | 2016 Lincoln MKT SUV FWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2016 Lincoln MKT SUV FWD |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 2012 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2012 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD |
| 2011 | 4 | 2011 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Rollover: 4, Rated vehicle: 2011 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data.
Model year reports
2019
NewestThe 2019 Lincoln MKT offers robust V6 power and all-wheel drive, but its average reliability verdict and significant recall history, particularly concerning electrical systems and rearview cameras, warrant careful inspection.
2018
The 2018 Lincoln MKT offers a comfortable ride and ample space, but its average reliability rating and a history of recalls, particularly concerning the rear suspension, demand careful pre-purchase inspection.
2017
The 2017 Lincoln MKT offers average reliability, so a thorough inspection is crucial.
2016
The 2016 Lincoln MKT earns an 'Average' reliability rating, with potential ownership concerns centered on the **turbocharger oil supply tube** and structural components.
2015
The 2015 Lincoln MKT presents an average reliability profile, making pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2014
The 2014 Lincoln MKT presents an average reliability profile, with its primary ownership concern being the potential for fuel pump module failure.
2013
The 2013 Lincoln MKT presents an average reliability profile, making thorough pre-purchase inspection crucial.
2012
The 2012 Lincoln MKT offers a comfortable ride, but potential buyers must prioritize verifying the completion of a critical steering assist recall.
2011
The 2011 Lincoln MKT offers a comfortable ride and spacious interior, but potential buyers must prioritize confirming the completion of its single critical steering recall and be aware of a high TSB count that suggests potential electrical and system issues.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lincoln MKT?
Carfocal currently has 9 published MKT reports, covering 2011 through 2019. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2019 Lincoln MKT offers robust V6 power and all-wheel drive, but its average reliability verdict and significant recall history, particularly concerning electrical systems and rearview cameras, warrant careful inspection.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
Is the Lincoln MKT reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lincoln MKT. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2019 lincoln mkt offers robust v6 power and all-wheel drive, but its average reliability verdict and significant recall history, particularly concerning electrical systems and rearview cameras, warrant careful inspection. and the 2019 lincoln mkt can represent value if purchased at a significant discount from its original msrp of $49,500 - $52,500, given its average reliability rating and the potential for costly repairs associated with its electrical system recalls. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
9 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lincoln MKT?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2019.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 9
- Years tracked
- 9
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints