Model year
2018 Lincoln MKT
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 7 complaints for the 2018 Lincoln MKT (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (3), STRUCTURE (2), BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING (1). NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 16–19 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,550–$4,200, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2010 65 complaints
- 2011 19 complaints
- 2012 28 complaints
- 2013 70 complaints
- 2014 54 complaints
- 2015 24 complaints
- 2016 9 complaints
- 2017 4 complaints
- 2018 7 complaints
- 2019 18 complaints
Recalls
25V827000 · Dec 1, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
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.
20V072000 · Feb 10, 2020
SUSPENSION:REAR
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.
Complaints
7 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV AWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.151 | — |
| SUV FWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.164 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MKT Livery AWD · 3.7L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 23 | 18 | — | — | $3,700 |
| MKT FWD · 3.7L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 16 | 24 | 19 | — | — | $3,550 |
| MKT AWD · 3.5L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| MKT Hearse AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| MKT Limo AWD · 3.5L · Automatic 6-spd · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 21 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2018 Lincoln MKT at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.