About the Lincoln MKT
Funeral homes and livery services purchased the Lincoln MKT in such volume between 2010 and 2019 that finding a privately-owned example today requires careful VIN screening. A significant percentage of used MKTs carry commercial fleet history, often with six-figure mileage and heavy interior wear that isn't always disclosed. Buyers should expect to find stretched limousine conversions, former town car service units, and hearse modifications appearing under standard MKT listings.
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What a Lincoln MKT VIN Check Reveals
A VIN number check on any Lincoln MKT pulls records from state DMV offices, NHTSA databases, insurance industry filings, and salvage auction records across all 50 states. The report covers the following data categories:
- Accident and collision history
- Full odometer timeline
- Open safety recalls from NHTSA
- Title brands (salvage, flood, lemon law, total loss)
- Theft and recovery records
- Lien and ownership history
- Structural and frame damage
- Airbag deployment records
- State inspection history
- Prior vehicle use (fleet, rental, taxi, auction)
Lincoln MKT VIN Number Location
Where to find the VIN on a MKT
The MKT town car-style crossover was discontinued after 2019. Its VIN sits at the lower driver's windshield, on the door jamb sticker, and on a B-pillar label. Cargo area sticker is also present. MKT was widely used as an airport and funeral home transport vehicle, commercial livery registrations appear in the majority of VIN reports run on used MKT inventory.
The VIN also appears on the vehicle registration, insurance documents, and title. All locations should match. A mismatch between VIN plates is a potential indicator of a rebuilt or salvage vehicle.
Common Issues Found in VIN Reports for the Lincoln MKT
VIN history reports on used Lincoln MKT vehicles frequently show accident and collision claims, title discrepancies, and odometer irregularities. Any open NHTSA recall notices tied to the specific VIN will appear in the report, along with the recall completion status where that data is available.
Lincoln vehicles carrying a VIN prefix of 5LM, 3LN are traceable through all 50 state DMV systems and the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). Coverage for vehicles registered after 1990 is generally comprehensive.
NHTSA Safety Recalls
Lincoln MKT — last 3 model years
What MKT owners report across recent generations
2010–2019 (1st generation)
Complaint totals are modest, peaking with the 2010 and 2013. About a third of NHTSA owners of those years describe the electric power steering suddenly failing with a warning, leaving the wheel very heavy or locked. CarComplaints lists early tire wear, no heat on the passenger side and a key that works only at times for 2010, a fixed glass roof that shattered and a dash display that cuts out for 2013, and erratic seat belt latches and vibration for 2014. Lincoln ended the MKT after 2019. Recalls cover fuel delivery modules on 2013 models that may crack and leak and fuel pump modules on 2013–2015 EcoBoost models. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
What to check before buying
Run the VIN through the NHTSA recall lookup, including the fuel module recalls on 2013 to 2015 models. Ask whether the power steering gear or module has been replaced. On the drive, turn the wheel lock to lock at low speed and watch for steering warnings, check heat on both sides of the cabin and inspect the glass roof and tires.
- NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2010 Lincoln MKT
- CarComplaints.com, 2010 Lincoln MKT problems
- NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2013 Lincoln MKT
- CarComplaints.com, 2013 Lincoln MKT problems
- CarComplaints.com, 2014 Lincoln MKT problems
Updated September 25, 2026 · Summarized in our own words by VinNumber.net from public owner reports; individual experiences vary.