| Lincoln MKT | |
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 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-sizeluxurycrossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-doorSUV |
| 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 LEcoBoostI4 (Town Car fleet) 3.7 LTi-VCT V6 3.5 LEcoBoost/Twin-turboGTDIV6 |
| Transmission | Ford6F 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) |
TheLincoln MKT is afull-sizeluxurycrossover SUV with 3-row seating marketed by theLincoln division ofFord Motor Company over a single generation from 2010-2019. Marketed between theLincoln MKX (renamed theLincoln Nautilus) and theLincoln Navigator,[6] the MKT shared its Ford D4 chassis with theFord FlexCUV and the2011-2019 Ford Explorer.
After the 2019 model year, Ford stopped using its D3/D4 chassis, discontinuing the MKT and counterparts. Within the Lincoln model range, the MKT was not directly replaced.
The MKT was assembled byFord of Canada at itsOakville Assembly facility atOakville, Ontario, Canada.
The Lincoln MKT was presented as aconcept vehicle at the2008 North American International Auto Show inDetroit, MI. Largely a preview of the upcoming production vehicle, it featured a full-length glass roof and a 2+2 seating layout.[7] The MKT concept vehicle was announced to have the 415 hp 3.5 LCyclone 35V-6 variant of Ford's newEcoBoost engine family, which usesturbocharging anddirect injection technologies to offer the power of larger displacement engines with the fuel economy of smaller engines.[8]
The MKT entered production at theOakville Assembly plant in July 2009 for the 2010 model year. While the Lincoln division was shifting from SUVs towards crossover SUVs, the MKT had no direct predecessor. Developed as a competitor against theAcura MDX,Audi Q7, andMercedes-Benz R-Class, the MKT was designed as one of the largest and fastest luxury crossovers in its price range.[9][10]
The Lincoln MKT uses Ford'sD4 platform, a variant of the Volvo-derived Ford D3 platform designed for SUVs and crossovers. With a 120.7-inch wheelbase, the Lincoln MKT is the longest-wheelbase D4 vehicle and the third-longest wheelbase Lincoln currently produced (only the Navigator/Navigator L are longer). While sharing no common body panels, the Lincoln MKT is mechanically related to theFord Flex and the fifth-generationFord Explorer (though the Explorer remains marketed as an SUV and retains a greater degree of off-road driving capability).
Sharing its powertrain with the Lincoln MKS and sixth-generation Ford Taurus, the standard engine for a Lincoln MKT is a 3.7L V6. From 2010 to 2012, the engine produced 268 hp; after 2013, the 3.7L V6 produced 303 hp. As an option, a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 is offered. Initially producing 355 hp in the MKT, in 2013, the 3.5L engine was retuned for 365 hp.[11] Both engines are mated to a Ford6F 6-speed automatic transmission.[11] A front-wheel drive configuration is fitted to two-wheel drive versions, with all-wheel drive fitted as an option; the latter is standard on versions fitted with the 3.5L V6.
In 2013, a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 became available for the Town Car livery variant as a special-order option.
The MKT featureselectric power steering over more-traditionalhydraulic power steering.[12] The electric steering system is combined withultrasonic sensors to form a hands-off "Active Park Assist" system that steers the vehicle intoparallel parking slots.[13]According to Lincoln's website, the MKT was discontinued for the 2020 model year.[14]
In the shift from the 2008 concept to the production MKT, relatively few changes were made, with the most notable exception of larger rear quarter windows, the addition of wraparound headlamp units, and a revised lower grille. Retained from the concept, the vertically slatted split grille was a feature first introduced on the 2007Lincoln MKR concept (along with the use of the Lincoln star emblem as fender side vents).
In the interest of fuel economy, Lincoln adapted several weight-saving measures in the construction of the MKT body. Theliftgate is constructed using an inner panel of castmagnesium and an outer panel of stampedaluminum.[15][16] Other places where magnesium replace steel include the radiator support frame and the frames of the rear seatbacks and lower seat cushions.
Although sharing no external body panels with its Ford D4 counterpart Ford Flex, the MKT and the Flex offer the same two seating configurations. A seven-passenger (2-3-2) configuration is standard, with an optional six-passenger (2-2-2) configuration; a second row of bucket seats replaces the three-passenger split bench seat with a full-length center console as an option.
During its production, the Lincoln MKT saw relatively few changes, primarily limited to adjustments in color offerings and option packages. In 2013, in line with the MKZ and MKS, the front fascia of the MKT was redesigned, with the widely slatted grille replaced by a more narrowly spaced design and a redesign of the lower grille. For 2016, a new Sync 3 infotainment system replaced the previousMyLincoln Touch. In 2017, the front fascia saw a second update, with the vertical grille layout replaced by a widely spaced horizontal design, shared with the Lincoln MKC and 2016-2018 MKX.[1]
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From 2010 to 2016 (with the exception of the Town Car livery variants) the Lincoln MKT was not sold by trim level, with examples largely identified by their engine and drivetrain configuration. To bring the MKT in line with other Lincoln vehicles, for 2017, the MKT adopted a Premiere base model, with the Reserve as the top-trim model.
For the 2019 model year, Lincoln dropped thenaturally aspirated 3.7L V6Duratec engine from the trim lineup making the Twin-Turbocharged 3.5L V6EcoBoost the sole engine.
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Moderate overlap frontal offset | Good |
| Side impact | Good |
| Roof strength | Good2 |
The MKT has arollover risk of 15.1% for the 4-wheel drive version,[18] and 16.4% for the front-wheel drive version.[19]
| Calendar year | American sales | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2,580 | [20] |
| 2010 | 7,435 | [21] |
| 2011 | 5,024 | [22] |
| 2012 | 7,094 | [23] |
| 2013 | 6,014 | [24] |
| 2014 | 4,800 | [25] |
| 2015 | 4,696 | [26] |
| 2016 | 4,028 | [27] |
| 2017 | 3,005 | [28] |
| 2018 | 2,324 | [29] |
| 2019 | 3,388 | [30] |
| 2020 | 329 | [31] |
In October 2010, Ford announced the development oflivery andlimousine variants of the MKT as potential replacements for theLincoln Town Car.[32] In February 2011, Ford unveiled the Lincoln MKT Town Car to the limousine and livery trade.[4][33] To accommodate the weight of the heavier vehicle, the all-wheel drive powertrain is fitted to all limousines, along with heavy-duty brakes, suspension, and electric power steering.[32]
Serving as a replacement for the long-running Town Car sedan, the MKT Town Car uses the same body as the production vehicle, with several changes made to the interior. In place of the three-row seating, the rear row of seating is removed; the three-passenger bench seat is moved several inches rearward to increase rear legroom while the third-row seating area is converted to additional luggage space.[32]
The MKT Limousine uses the rear seating configuration of the MKT Town Car, but is designed for conversion to a stretch limousine. As with the previous Lincoln Town Car, Ford Motor Company allows the MKT Limousine to be stretched to a maximum of 120 inches over its original length.[32]
Through a Ford QVM (Quality Vehicle Modifier), the Lincoln MKT is also available for conversion to a hearse, involving many of the same chassis modifications used for a livery vehicle.
In 2013, the 2.0L EcoBoost inline-4 became available for the MKT Town Car, available only through special order; it is not available on a standard production MKT.
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