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2018 Lincoln MKT: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Lincoln MKT is mostly a carryover, with the trim lineup reshuffled around the Premiere and GTDI Reserve names. Its engines, body, and core cabin technology remain largely unchanged.
About the 2018 Lincoln MKT
1st generation (2010-2019), late-cycle year after the 2013 update.
The MKT is Lincoln’s comfort-first large three-row crossover for buyers who want quiet highway travel, generous passenger space, and a long list of luxury features in a more wagon-like shape than a traditional SUV. Lincoln markets it as a serene, roomy vehicle for six or seven people, emphasizing a hushed cabin, soft-touch materials, easy road-trip comfort, and available stronger turbo power for shoppers who want quicker passing and towing confidence.
The 2018 MKT remains a comfort-focused three-row crossover. Premiere pairs a 3.7-liter V6 with an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and heated and cooled front seats, while the turbocharged models add a 3.5-liter V6, all-wheel drive, and an adaptive suspension.
What changed, by category
Safety
Lane-departure warning moves from optional to standard, while blind-spot sensors move from standard to optional.
Tech
The navigation system moves from optional to standard. The underlying SYNC 3 touchscreen system carries over.
Styling
The power moonroof and panoramic moonroof move from standard equipment to optional equipment; there is no exterior redesign.
2018 Lincoln MKT specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.5 Liter / V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.7 Liter | V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift | Automatic, 6-Spd w/SelectShift |
| Drivetrain | AWD | FWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 14–16 mpg | 16 mpg | 15 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 21–23 mpg | 24 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Horsepower | 300 hp | 303 hp | 365 hp |
| Torque | 275 lb-ft | 278 lb-ft | 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 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | |||
| Adaptive Headlights | |||
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Emergency Braking | |||
| Automatic High Beams | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Inflatable Seat Belts | |||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| HID Headlights | |||
| 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 | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Power Folding Rear Seat | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Refrigerator/Cooler | |||
| Remote Start | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||
| Ventilated Rear Seats | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2018 Lincoln MKT?
The biggest change is the trim-lineup reshuffle. Premiere and GTDI Reserve join the lineup, while the former Base trim is dropped; the vehicle’s basic design and mechanical package remain largely unchanged.
Is the 2018 Lincoln MKT a redesign?
No, the 2018 Lincoln MKT is not a redesign. It remains part of the first generation and carries over without major changes to its body, chassis, or cabin layout.
Did the 2018 Lincoln MKT get new engines?
No, the 2018 Lincoln MKT keeps its familiar engines. Premiere uses a 3.7-liter V6, while the turbocharged models use a 3.5-liter V6 with all-wheel drive.
Did the 2018 Lincoln MKT’s safety equipment change?
Yes, some safety equipment was repackaged for 2018. Lane-departure warning became standard, while blind-spot sensors changed from standard to optional.
Does the 2018 Lincoln MKT have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes, the 2018 Lincoln MKT has an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This system carried over rather than arriving as a major technology update for 2018.
2018 Lincoln MKT Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Lincoln MKT.
3.8
2018 Lincoln MKT
(25 reviews)
“It is a great vehicle & a lot of fun to drive. It is great when the family comes to visit & we have the 3rd row seat for comfort.”
“It is quiet and has a lot of leg room. The backseat has its own temperature control. The cargo area is very large. It has a very smooth ride. I love my Lincoln!”