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Lincoln MKT 2010–2019 (1st gen)
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- Price
- $43,200–$50,000
- MPG
- 23
- Strength: Strong capability
- Watch-out: Poor reliability
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
How it scores for you10 scores
Limo-grade three-row space, a stout 365-hp twin-turbo option and 4,500-lb towing give real utility; dated tech and anonymous dynamics are the trade.
Recalled about as often as cars of the same model years; 6 of its 10 recalls were serious. About 7% of its owner complaints describe a crash, fire or injury. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Adjusted -5 points for its wider reputation.
No overall NHTSA crash rating yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $2,800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 44% of cars we track.
17.9 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 22% of other SUVs we track.
Genuinely roomy three-row packaging with usable way-back space.
Heavy, soft and van-like; the 365-hp EcoBoost adds pace, not agility.
MyLincoln Touch-era interfaces stayed dated through the long production run.
Cushy ride and quiet cabin made it a limo-fleet favorite.
Luxury brands like Lincoln tend to lose value faster than average.
Rated to tow 4,500 lb; all- or four-wheel drive available.
Safety & recalls18 recalls
18 recalls · 3 common complaint areas across 2015–2019
- Unknown or other — 8 complaints (2015)
- Recall — Electrical: alternator/generator/regulator; electrical system: starter assembly (2019)
- Structure — 7 complaints (2019)
2019
- RecallElectrical: alternator/generator/regulator; electrical system: starter assembly18V548000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera24V951000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image wh
- RecallStructure: body25V827000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- Complaint clusterStructure7 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V827000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention6 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was inoperable 95 percent of the time. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and con
2018
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallStructure: body25V827000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
2017
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger16V925000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallStructure: body25V827000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
2016
- RecallEngine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger16V925000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Taurus, 2016-2017 Ford Flex, Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. Improperly brazed turbocharger oil supply tubes may leak oil on engine components.
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallStructure: body25V827000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
2015
- RecallElectrical15V172000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.
- RecallParking brake15V464000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. T
- RecallChild seat: tether: connector/clip15V476000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package manufactured February 4, 2015, to June 23, 2015. The vehicles were intended to seat five passengers, but were delivered without the second row seating. Accordingly, the veh
- RecallFuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump16V621000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causin
- RecallSuspension: rear20V072000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
- RecallBack over prevention: sensing system: camera25V695000
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image wh
- Complaint clusterUnknown or other8 complaintscomplaints:UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Panoramic Ceiling exploded while driving. No one was around me nor was it in bad weather. My entire drive home the glass was falling into the liner and down the side of the car. The glass was dropping down on the liner and could have shattered all over the interior and the passengers had the liner n
- Complaint clusterBack over prevention6 complaintscomplaints:BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The
- Complaint clusterStructure5 complaintscomplaints:STRUCTURE
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER’S SIDE DOOR OPENED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE
Cost to own$28,900 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$43,200–$50,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$2,800/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
20
Highway MPG
28
Combined MPG
23
Horsepower
365 hp
Doors
4
Length
207.5 in
Width
76.0 in
Height
67.3 in
Wheelbase
117.7 in
Curb weight
4,943 lb
Cargo volume
17.9 cu ft
Cargo (seats folded)
75.9 cu ft
Towing capacity
4,500 lbs
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