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
ManufacturerLincoln (Ford)
Also calledLincoln MKT Town Car
ProductionJuly 6, 2009[1]–October 2019[2]
Model years2010–2019
AssemblyOakville, Ontario, Canada (Oakville Assembly)
DesignerAndrea di Buduo, John Caswell
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
LayoutFF layout
All-wheel drive
PlatformFord D4 platform
RelatedFord Explorer (2011–2019)
Ford Flex
Ford Taurus (2010–2019)
Lincoln MKS
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L EcoBoost I4 (Town Car fleet)
3.7 L Ti-VCT V6
3.5 L EcoBoost/Twin-turbo GTDI V6
TransmissionFord 6F 6-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase120.7 in (3,066 mm)
Length2010–12: 208.4 in (5,293 mm)
2013–: 207.6 in (5,273 mm)
Width78.7 in (1,999 mm)
2013–: 76.0 in (1,930 mm)
Height63.9 in (1,623 mm)
2013–: 67.4 in (1,712 mm)
Chronology
PredecessorLincoln Aviator (first generation)
Lincoln Town Car (livery/limousine version)[3][4]
SuccessorLincoln 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.

References

  1. ↑ "2009 Order Cutoff - 2010 Startup" (PDF). ARI. June 29, 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 16, 2009. Retrieved 2009-07-06.
  2. ↑ "Retrospective: Ford Flex Stood Out as Bold, Fun and Fashionable in a Crowded Minivan/SUV Segment | Ford Media Center" (Press release).
  3. ↑ "Fleet Showroom" (PDF) (Press release). fleet.ford.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 17, 2012. Retrieved 11 February 2014.
  4. ↑ Snavely, Brent (February 14, 2011). "Lincoln's new limos to keep Town Car name". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on February 18, 2011. Retrieved February 19, 2011.
  5. ↑ "Lincoln Aviator Concept". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2024-11-24.