Lincoln MKT
The Lincoln MKT was a luxury crossover SUV produced by Lincoln, a division of Ford, from 2009 to 2019. The vehicle debuted as a 2010 model and was designed to accommodate six or seven passengers. Built on the Ford D4 platform, the MKT shared similarities with the Ford Flex and Ford Explorer, positioned as a more upscale counterpart to these models. It replaced the Lincoln Town Car and the midsize Aviator SUV in the brand's lineup and was positioned between the full-size Lincoln Navigator and the midsize MKZ crossover SUV.
| Lincoln MKT | |
|---|---|
 2010-2012 Lincoln MKT | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Lincoln (Ford) |
| Also called | Lincoln MKT Town Car |
| Production | July 6, 2009[1]–October 2019[2] |
| Model years | 2010–2019 |
| Assembly | Oakville, Ontario, Canada (Oakville Assembly) |
| Designer | Andrea di Buduo, John Caswell |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | FF layout All-wheel drive |
| Platform | Ford D4 platform |
| Related | Ford Explorer (2011–2019) Ford Flex Ford Taurus (2010–2019) Lincoln MKS |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L EcoBoost I4 (Town Car fleet) 3.7 L Ti-VCT V6 3.5 L EcoBoost/Twin-turbo GTDI V6 |
| Transmission | Ford 6F 6-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 120.7 in (3,066 mm) |
| Length | 2010–12: 208.4 in (5,293 mm) 2013–: 207.6 in (5,273 mm) |
| Width | 78.7 in (1,999 mm) 2013–: 76.0 in (1,930 mm) |
| Height | 63.9 in (1,623 mm) 2013–: 67.4 in (1,712 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Lincoln Aviator (first generation) Lincoln Town Car (livery/limousine version)[3][4] |
| Successor | Lincoln Aviator (2020) (mid-size)[5] Lincoln Continental (Livery) |
Design and Features
changeThe MKT featured a design with an elongated profile and a wide grille. The vehicle's interior included high-quality materials, technology, and spacious seating.
Discontinuation
changeSales of the MKT were slow throughout its production run, and the vehicle was discontinued in 2019. The model did not have a direct replacement in the Lincoln lineup, as the brand shifted focus to other models such as the Lincoln Aviator and the Lincoln Corsair.
References
change- ↑ "2009 Order Cutoff - 2010 Startup" (PDF). ARI. June 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 16, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
- ↑ "Retrospective: Ford Flex Stood Out as Bold, Fun and Fashionable in a Crowded Minivan/SUV Segment | Ford Media Center" (Press release).
- ↑ "Fleet Showroom" (PDF) (Press release). fleet.ford.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 17, 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ↑ "Lincoln Aviator Concept". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2024-11-24.