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2015 Lincoln MKT

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2015 models.

Lincoln MKT
Pictured: 2010 Lincoln MKT -- NHTSA 1. Photo: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV Ecoboost
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline
MPG (best)
23 combined · 20 city / 28 hwy
Length
207.5 in
Curb weight
4,938 lb
NHTSA rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

  • 6 recallsMore than similar models (about 2). Confirm repairs with the VIN.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 5 similar 2015 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2015 Lincoln MKT is a special purpose vehicle offered with 3 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 3.7L 6-cyl and 3.5L 6-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 208 inches long and 76 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,938 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 28 highway), 13% better than the 2015 special purpose vehicle average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2015

No changes to engines, powertrains, drivetrains, size, EPA ratings or NHTSA crash rating compared with the 2014 MKT — a carry-over year in the data.

Compared with 2014; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2014 MKT →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV Ecoboost207.5 in76 in67.3 in117.7 in65.7 / 65.7 in4,938 lb54/46

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
MKT Livery FWD2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive20 / 28 / 23+13%$2,900384
MKT FWD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic (S6)Front-Wheel Drive17 / 24 / 20+7%$3,350446
MKT Livery AWD3.7L 6-cylAutomatic 6-spdAll-Wheel Drive17 / 23 / 19+8%$3,550462
MKT AWD3.5L 6-cyl turboAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18-1%$3,700481
5/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
5/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $2,500Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
20.3 MPG2015 Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2015 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2015 Lincoln MKT.

Similar 2015 special purpose vehicles

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2015 Lincoln MKT (this car)23 MPGNot rated6
2015 Cadillac Escalade17 MPGNot rated9
2015 Audi Q722 MPGNot rated2
2015 Lincoln Navigator18 MPGNot rated4
2015 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class19 MPGNot rated0
2015 Infiniti QX8016 MPGNot rated2

Recalls (6)

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera · Oct 13, 2025

NHTSA campaign 25V695000 · 1,448,655 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.
Suspension › Rear · Feb 10, 2020

NHTSA campaign 20V072000 · 211,207 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Risk
A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Aug 25, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V621000 · 77,502 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Risk
A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Child Seat › Tether › Connector/Clip · Jul 29, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V476000 · 265 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKT Town Car vehicles equipped with the livery package manufactured February 4, 2015, to June 23, 2015. The vehicles were intended to seat five passengers, but were delivered without the second row seating. Accordingly, the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 110. The vehicles also fail to comply with FMVSS No. 225, "Child Restraint Anchorages" since they were delivered without a tether anchorage at the front passenger seating position, and as is required for vehicles without a second row of seats.
Risk
The vehicles do not have the seats and restraints that they were intended to have. Unrestrained or improperly restrained occupants are at an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix
Dealers will inspect and install second row seating if it is missing. The recall began on July 28, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C08.
Parking Brake · Jul 24, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V464000 · 7,165 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015, Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 21, 2015, and 2015-2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured May 4, 2015, to May 23, 2015. The affected vehicles have a parking brake that may not fully engage when applied. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Risk
If the parking brake does not fully engage and the transmission is left in a gear other than 'Park' while on a slope, the vehicle may roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will test the operation of the parking brake system, and if necessary, replace the parking brake control assembly, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C07.
Electrical System · Mar 24, 2015

NHTSA campaign 15V172000 · 1,549 vehicles

Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.
Risk
If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2015 Lincoln MKT is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

24Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
2Involved a crash
0Involved a fire
1Injuries reported
39,567 miTypical mileage at failure
Unknown Or Other9
Back Over Prevention6
Structure › Body5
Electrical System2
Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly1
Power Train1
Exterior Lighting1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
15/09: 116/02: 116/03: 116/07: 117/03: 117/09: 118/05: 118/07: 118/08: 119/01: 119/09: 120/01: 120/02: 121/05: 225/05: 125/06: 225/10: 125/11: 125/12: 126/02: 126/07: 215/0916/0718/0519/0120/0225/0625/12max 2

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2015 Lincoln MKT buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 6 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Back Over Prevention — 6 owner reports. Make sure driver-assist systems and the backup camera work without error messages.
  3. Structure › Body — 5 owner reports. Open and close every door, the hood and tailgate; look for rust or misaligned panels.
  4. Electrical System — 2 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
  5. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 39,567 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  6. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKT. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other MKT years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2019 MKT19207.5 inNot rated418
2018 MKT19207.5 inNot rated27
2017 MKT19207.5 inNot rated34
2016 MKT21207.5 inNot rated39
2014 MKT23207.5 inNot rated450
2013 MKT23207.5 inNot rated864
2012 MKT20207.5 inNot rated125
2011 MKT19207.5 inNot rated116
2010 MKT19207.5 inNot rated046

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lincoln. How we calculate this →