“The Lincoln MKT is the best vehicle I have ever owned. It provides utility while being a fun vehicle to drive and offers comfort on long driving trips; I once drove 950 miles in one day of approximately 16 hours on the road. The only thing that got tired were my hands from gripping the steering wheel. It is a shame that Ford/Lincoln did not advertise the MKT on TV as they did the MKX.”
2017 Lincoln MKT: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2017 Lincoln MKT gets a light trim and equipment update rather than a redesign. The main change is the addition of the GTDI trim as the EcoBoost trim leaves, while the two-engine setup stays the same.
About the 2017 Lincoln MKT
1st generation (2010-2019), late-cycle year.
Lincoln positioned the MKT as a large three-row luxury crossover focused on quiet comfort, generous standard equipment, and easy family or executive-style travel. The big selling points were a hushed cabin, roomy first two rows, standard upscale interior touches, and a wagon-like driving feel that was less trucklike than many big SUVs. The available twin-turbo AWD version gave the range a stronger performance angle without changing the MKT’s comfort-first mission.
The standard MKT is the comfort-focused model, with seating for up to seven, leather-trimmed seats, heated and cooled front seats, a panoramic glass roof, and an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The GTDI is the stronger-performing version, pairing a twin-turbo V6 and all-wheel drive with an adaptive suspension.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The GTDI trim joined the lineup, while the EcoBoost trim was dropped. The GTDI uses the same upper-level formula: a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6, all-wheel drive, and an adaptive suspension.
Safety
Automatic high beams and the alarm system changed from optional to standard. Other advanced driver aids remained package-based, so there was no new standard safety suite.
Tech and convenience
Remote start, heated and cooled front seats, the panoramic power moonroof, and the third-row seat changed from optional to standard across the lineup.
2017 Lincoln MKT specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd SelectShft | Auto, 6-Spd SelectShft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 15–16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 21–23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 303 hp | 300–365 hp |
| Torque | 278 lb-ft | 275–350 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 4500 lb | 4500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 17.9 cu-ft | 17.9 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33 in | 33 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||
| Alarm System | ||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | ||
| Automatic High Beams | ||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||
| Park Assist | ||
| Rear View Camera | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | ||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| Premium Audio | ||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||
| Satellite Radio | ||
| Smartphone Interface | ||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||
| Cooled Seats | ||
| Cooled Rear Seats | ||
| Heated Front Seats | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||
| Leather Seats | ||
| Power Folding Third Row Seat | ||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||
| Refrigerator/Cooler | ||
| Remote Start | ||
| Third Row Seat | ||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2017 Lincoln MKT redesigned?
No. The 2017 Lincoln MKT remains part of the first generation and carries over without a major styling, structure, or chassis update.
What changed from the 2016 Lincoln MKT to the 2017 model?
The main change is the trim lineup: GTDI joined for 2017, while EcoBoost left. Several previously optional items also became standard, including automatic high beams, remote start, heated and cooled front seats, a panoramic power moonroof, and the third-row seat.
Did the 2017 Lincoln MKT get a new engine?
No. The engine structure stayed the same: the standard model has a 3.7-liter V6 with front-wheel drive, while the GTDI has a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with all-wheel drive.
Does the 2017 Lincoln MKT have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Both 2017 MKT trims have an 8-inch SYNC 3 touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and two USB ports.
Did the 2017 Lincoln MKT add a standard safety suite?
No. Automatic high beams became standard, but advanced driver-assistance features remained package-based rather than becoming a new standard safety suite across the lineup.
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