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2018 Lincoln MKT

SUV · 2015–2019

Trims and features

20152016201720182019

Engines: 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp; 3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp · Drive: AWD, FWD

2018 MKT trims

BaseLiveryLimo
Base price (MSRP)$43,530$49,025—
Seats77—
Rows of seats33—
Wheels18 in18 in—
Adaptive cruise control—Optional—
Automatic emergency braking—Optional—
Forward collision warning—Optional—
Blind-spot warning—Standard—
Lane keeping assist—Optional—
Backup cameraStandardStandard—
Parking assist—Optional—
Automatic high beamsStandardStandard—
Push-button startStandardStandard—

From NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lincoln reports it: base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment by trim. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lincoln aren't in our data yet. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.

Year by year

YearEnginesDriveFuel economyCrash ratingRecalls Owner complaintsCollision warningCarPlay
2019 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp
AWD, FWD15–19 mpg Not rated 4 17 OptionalYes
2018 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp
AWD, FWD16–19 mpg Not rated 2 7 OptionalYes
2017 3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp
AWD, FWD15–19 mpg Not rated 3 3 OptionalYes
2016 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 237 hp
3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp
AWD, FWD17–21 mpg Not rated 3 9 OptionalNo
2015 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
3.5L 6-cyl turbo, 365 hp
3.7L 6-cyl, 303 hp
AWD, FWD18–23 mpg Not rated 6 24 OptionalNo

Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.

Apple lists CarPlay for: MKT 2017–2019 (Apple).

Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
YearVersionStarsForward collision warning Lane departure warningRecallsComplaints
2019 Lincoln MKT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 417
2019 Lincoln MKT SUV FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 417
2018 Lincoln MKT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 27
2018 Lincoln MKT SUV FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 27
2017 Lincoln MKT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 33
2017 Lincoln MKT SUV FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 33
2016 Lincoln MKT SUV FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 39
2016 Lincoln MKT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 39
2015 Lincoln MKT SUV FWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 624
2015 Lincoln MKT SUV AWDNot Rated OptionalOptional 624

Source: NHTSA.

Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
YearEPA modelEnginesCombined
2019MKT AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2019MKT FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 19
2019MKT Hearse AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2019MKT Limo AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 15
2019MKT Livery AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L 18
2018MKT AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2018MKT FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 19
2018MKT Hearse AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2018MKT Limo AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2018MKT Livery AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L 18
2017MKT AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2017MKT FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 19
2017MKT Hearse AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 16
2017MKT Limo AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 15
2017MKT Livery AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L 18
2016MKT AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 17
2016MKT FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 19
2016MKT Livery AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L 18
2016MKT Livery FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 21
2015MKT AWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo 18
2015MKT FWDAuto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L 20
2015MKT Livery AWDAuto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L 19
2015MKT Livery FWDAuto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo 23

Source: fueleconomy.gov.

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