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Lincoln MKTModel year report

2018 Lincoln MKT Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
91,100miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl FWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Lincoln MKT (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Lincoln MKT. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and back-over prevention (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 91,100 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 63 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “The problem is with the rear camera alerts. Sometimes, when I am backing up, it does not alert me when a person is walking in back of my car or sometimes it is a moving vehicle, and I am in reverse and slowly backing up. All of a sudden I see them right there in back of me so I step on the break quickly, or I would have hit them. It doesn’t always happen, but it has on numerous occasions. This has been happening for a few months now. I forget about it, until it happens again. …”

NHTSA complaint #11695030, filed 2025-10

Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the exterior windshield trim on the driver's side door detached. After some time, the exterior windshield trim on the passenger's side door also detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who did not provide a specific diagnosis, but the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 49,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11544805, filed 2023-09, 49,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 49,000 and 133,200 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 91,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2020202120232024202520262
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Lincoln MKT. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
MKT · SUV AWDnot rated———4 · 15.1% risk
MKT · SUV FWDnot rated———4 · 16.4% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2018 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Lincoln MKT version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MKT AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic152117$3,950
MKT FWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162419$3,550
MKT Hearse AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic142117$3,950
MKT Limo AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic142116$4,200
MKT Livery AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162318$3,700

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Lincoln MKT → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 63 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 63 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln MKT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201918103,9374—19—Rising
2018791,1002—19—Not enough data
2016958,0003—21—Not enough data
20152438,7846—23—Rising
20145492,0004—2360 · TypicalFalling
20137088,5008—2374 · MoreFalling
20122883,2221—203 · FewerFalling
20111984,0001—19—Falling
20106577,0000—1937 · TypicalFalling

All Lincoln MKT model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Lincoln MKT have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Lincoln MKT as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Lincoln MKT is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.

Has the 2018 Lincoln MKT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Lincoln MKT get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Lincoln MKT (MKT FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Lincoln MKT reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 91,100 miles and the middle half falls between 49,000 and 133,200 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.