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
The 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
Sales 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.
Lincoln MKT Media
Lincoln MKT concept photographed at the 2008 New York Auto Show.
Lincoln MKT photographed in Fairfax, Virginia, USA.
2010-2012 Lincoln MKT dashboard
6-passenger Lincoln MKT, third row seats folded and stowed
2013-2016 Lincoln MKT (China export)
2013-2016 Lincoln MKT (China export)
Lincoln MKT Town Car (New York City)
Lincoln MKT stretch limousine (Toronto)
Lincoln MKT hearse in the Philippines
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References
- ↑ "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. https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2019/10/28/ford-flex-stood-out-in-crowded-minivan-suv-segment.html.
- ↑ fleet.ford.com. "Fleet Showroom". Press release. Archived from the original on September 17, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120917095115/https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/specialty_vehicles/Lincoln%20MKT%20Livery%20releasev6%203.pdf. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
- ↑ Lincoln Aviator Concept. http://www.nydailynews.com/autos/news/lincoln-aviator-concept-preview-article-1.3899183. Retrieved 2024-11-24.