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Lincoln MKT VIN Number Check

A free NHTSA vPIC decode tells you which Lincoln MKT you are looking at. Then check its model year against 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and what owners have reported.

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Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Lincoln MKT

About the Lincoln MKT

Lincoln sold the MKT in the US for model years 2010–2019. Across those years NHTSA lists 15 vehicle recall campaigns and 295 owner complaints. The 2013 has the most complaints of any model year (70). EPA rates it at 15–23 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2010–2019
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle
NHTSA recall campaigns15
Owner complaints295 at NHTSA
Lincoln MKT photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Lincoln MKT at a glance

One generation in the data, 2010–2019: 15 NHTSA recall campaigns and 295 owner complaints.

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MKT
2010–2019Special Purpose Vehicle
Lincoln MKT (2010–2019)

Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

201020152019
2010–2019

Lincoln MKT

EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicle
EPA combined mpg15–23
NHTSA recalls15

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.5 L 6-cyl · 2010, 2012
  • 3.5 L 6-cyl (turbo) · 2010–2019
  • 3.7 L 6-cyl · 2011, 2013–2019
  • 2.0 L 4-cyl (turbo) · 2013–2016

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • AWD/4WD, FWD
  • automatic (2010–2019)

Known issues to check

Steering (102)Structure and body (48)Electrical system (28)5 high-risk recall campaigns

Mentions in 295 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · MKT2LMHJ5AT?AB······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2010 Lincoln MKT, built in Oakville, Ontario
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Sources: EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which MKT model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 15 campaigns on file for MKT model years 2010–2019, and the 2013 shows up in more of them than any other year (8), ahead of the 2015 (6). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2013
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
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What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Lincoln MKT owners report

Owner summaries + NHTSA data

Between them, the 2013 and 2010 hold 135 of the 295 complaints, or 46%. Tap any bar or generation.

295NHTSA complaints, 2010–2019
6mention a crash
3mention a fire
5injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearMKT: 295 complaints · most for the 2013 (70)

Top complaint areas · MKT

Mentions in 295 complaints, 2010–2019.

Steering102
Structure and body48
Electrical system28
Engine and cooling27
Fuel system25
Rear camera / back-over prevention23
Crashes 6Fires 3Injuries 5

2010–2019

NHTSA data summary

The 2013 is the outlier. On its own it has 70 of the ’s 295 complaints (24%), more than any other MKT model year, and owners across the generation name steering most often (102 mentions), then structure and body (48).

What MKT owners report across recent generations

Owner summary

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.
Sources (5) and method
Sources:
  1. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2010 Lincoln MKT
  2. CarComplaints.com, 2010 Lincoln MKT problems
  3. NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, 2013 Lincoln MKT
  4. CarComplaints.com, 2013 Lincoln MKT problems
  5. CarComplaints.com, 2014 Lincoln MKT problems

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner summary updated September 25, 2026.

Owner complaints · by model year

MKT complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Every MKT version is counted together. Tap a year to see its top systems.

295complaints, 2010–2019
6mention a crash
3mention a fire
5injuries reported
Most complaints: 2013 (70), 2010 (65), 2014 (54)
65’1070’1354’14’15

2013 · 70 complaints

Crashes 1 · fires 2 · injuries 0

Steering32
Fuel/propulsion system9
Electrical system7
Unknown or other7
Structure6

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

MKT CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 40 MKT versions for model years 2010–2019. The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 384 g/mi (2015). Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

MKT2010–2019

15–23 mpg · CO₂ 384–574 g/mi

2019
19combined MPG
468CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$3,550EPA yearly fuel cost
3/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
3/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-II ULEV · Federal Tier 3 Bin 125Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2019: FWD · Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L — 19 MPG · 468 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
300350400450500201020152010 · Gas: 4682011 · Gas: 4682012 · Gas: 4442013 · Gas: 3842014 · Gas: 3842015 · Gas: 3842016 · Gas: 4332017 · Gas: 4682018 · Gas: 4682019 · Gas: 468
Gas

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Greenhouse-gas ratings start with the 2013 model year. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Lincoln MKT VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an MKT

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

White Lincoln MKT (first generation) crossover, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Elveres, CC BY-SA 4.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

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.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Lincoln MKT VIN questions

Which Lincoln MKT model years have the most owner complaints?

The 2013 leads with 70, ahead of the 2010 (65) and 2014 (54). Those first two alone make up 46% of the 295 MKT complaints filed with NHTSA, not adjusted for sales.

How many recalls has the Lincoln MKT had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 15 vehicle campaigns for model years 2010–2019, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Lincoln MKT recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 13V-227, 15V-172, 15V-812, 16V-925 and 18V-548. Each should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Lincoln MKT get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2010–2019 MKT at 15–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

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