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Used Lincoln MKT: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Lincoln MKT from 2010 to 2019: what each year typically sells for (about $6,000 to $15,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2011–2012, 2015–2019. Look harder at or skip 2010, 2013–2014.
2010–2019 Lincoln MKT
A distinctive luxury three-row crossover with a comfortable ride.
Years to target: 2011–2012, 2015–2019. Look harder at or skip: 2010, 2013–2014. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $6,000* | Look harder | Not rated | ~150,000 |
| 2011 | $6,500* | Target | Not rated | ~140,000 |
| 2012 | $7,000* | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2013 | $8,000 | Look harder | Not rated | ~125,000 |
| 2014 | $9,000 | Look harder | Not rated | ~115,000 |
| 2015 | $10,000 | Target | Not rated | ~105,000 |
| 2016 | $11,000 | Target | Not rated | ~95,000 |
| 2017 | $12,000 | Target | Not rated | ~90,000 |
| 2018 | $13,500* | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2019 | $15,000* | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
* Estimated from nearby years, since few were listed for sale.
Worth knowing
- 2010: owner complaints spike (65, mostly the steering).
- 2013: owner complaints spike (70, mostly the steering).
- 2014: owner complaints spike (54, mostly the visibility and wipers).
- Its water pump sits inside the engine and is costly to fix, and resale is weak.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an EcoBoost model: its twin-turbo V6 with standard AWD is far stronger than the base 3.7-liter V6, and it tows noticeably more.
On the test drive
On EcoBoost models, ask about water pump replacement, since it is inside the engine and costly to fix. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2010, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Toyota Highlander 2010–2011 · $10,000–$11,000
- Honda Pilot 2014–2015 · $10,500–$11,000
- Acura MDX 2014 · $11,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.