2015 Lincoln MKT Review
Price Estimate: $7,813 - $9,846





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Generous standard features and high-tech options
- powerful and fuel-efficient turbocharged V6 option
- quiet interior.
Cons
- Tight third-row headroom
- below-average cargo capacity
- MyLincoln Touch electronics interface can be frustrating to use.
What’s new
If you option the 2015 Lincoln MKT with the Elite package, you get a six-year subscription to Sirius/XM traffic data and Travel Link services, compared with the previous six-month subscription. Otherwise, the MKT is unchanged for 2015.
Edmunds says
The 2015 Lincoln MKT is a solid option for consumers shopping for a six- or seven-passenger luxury crossover, but its unusual shape puts the squeeze on rear-seat headroom and cargo space.
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- $8,785good price$875 below market
- 133,770 miles
- 1 accident, 2 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
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- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
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Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
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VIN: 2LMHJ5AT1FBL00997
Stock: VC25149
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-22-2025 - $12,000fair price$128 below market
- 95,334 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 7 Seats, 16 City / 23 Hwy MPG
- Art Hill Ford (255 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: Yes
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 2LMHJ5AT9FBL04408
Stock: F3187A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-03-2025
Vehicle overview
If you're shopping for a 2015 Lincoln MKT, it's probably because you want something a little different and you've taken a shine to the Lincoln's distinctive style. And love it or hate it, the MKT's dramatic roof line helps it stand out in the large sea of luxury crossovers with three rows of seating.
Once you're inside the MKT, you'll find that the big Lincoln's cabin materials and overall build quality are on par with the majority of its luxury-brand rivals. This is also a well-insulated vehicle, and the intense quiet contributes to a plush, cosseting passenger environment on long highway journeys. Factor in its high level of standard technology, comfort and convenience features such as automated parallel parking and heated/ventilated second-row seats and full suite of advanced safety systems, and the MKT delivers on its luxury promise.
Although the 2015 Lincoln MKT is a large, three-row crossover (capable of seating six or seven, depending on how you equip it), its performance is pretty impressive, too. The more elite EcoBoost model features adaptive shock absorbers that help tailor the ride quality to your wishes, but even the less advanced suspension on the standard model makes the MKT feel planted and in control. Acceleration is also quite brisk on the EcoBoost model, which comes with a 365-horsepower turbocharged V6 engine, but again, most buyers will be content with the base MKT's 303-hp 3.7-liter V6, even when the vehicle is fully loaded with passengers.
Getting passengers into the back of the Lincoln MKT might be a problem, however, as the crossover's sweeping roof line and sloping rear hatch drastically cut into third-row headroom and likewise affects the maximum amount of cargo the MKT can swallow. In addition, the cabin's luxury quotient is somewhat sullied by the still-imperfect operation of the touchscreen-based MyLincoln Touch electronics interface. Although MyLincoln Touch has benefited from software improvements and fine-tuning over the years (plus, many of its operations can be engaged via voice commands), many rivals in this price range have better-designed, better functioning systems.
And there lies some of the trouble: You'll discover the 2015 Lincoln MKT is up against stiff competition. Other triple-row luxury crossovers, such as the 2015 Acura MDX, Audi Q7, Buick Enclave and Infiniti QX60, offer similar or better performance and less finicky electronic control interfaces. More important, all of these vehicles are more spacious inside. The Acura MDX is the best overall pick in this group for families wanting a mix of performance, premium features and outright practicality, while the Audi and Infiniti offer more cutting-edge power options in the form of diesel and hybrid variants. You could also consider the Ford Flex, which is basically the same vehicle as the MKT, albeit with very different styling (and consequently, more passenger room) and a lower price tag. If you're drawn to the Lincoln's styling, though, and don't think you'll be using the third-row seat very often, the 2015 MKT deserves a look, particularly if a quiet, comfy cabin and a great deal of standard content are your chief priorities.
Performance & mpg
Standard MKT models have a 3.7-liter V6 engine that develops 303 hp and 278 pound-feet of torque. It drives the front wheels through a six-speed automatic transmission. The EPA's estimated fuel economy is 20 mpg combined (17 city/25 highway).
The Lincoln MKT EcoBoost has a more powerful turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 making 365 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed automatic and all-wheel drive are standard. Fuel economy estimates are 18 mpg combined (16 city/23 highway).
Safety
The 2015 Lincoln MKT comes standard with rear parking sensors, a rearview camera, stability and traction control, antilock disc brakes, front seat side-impact airbags and side curtain airbags covering all three rows. Parents will also appreciate the standard MyKey feature, which restricts wheelspin, vehicle speed and audio volume for teen drivers. Seatbelts with integrated airbags are available for second-row seats for both MKT trim levels. Sync also offers emergency crash notification that automatically dials 911 in the event of an airbag deployment.
Safety features that are available only on the EcoBoost model include a blind spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alerts, a lane departure warning system with lane-keeping assist and a frontal collision warning system with brake support. This system flashes a warning on the windshield when sensors detect slower-moving traffic ahead and then pre-charges the brake system to reduce braking distances for a potential panic stop.
In a simulated panic stop during Edmunds testing, the MKT stopped from 60 mph in an acceptable distance of 127 feet.
In Insurance Institute for Highway Safety testing, the MKT earned a top rating of "Good" for its performance in moderate-overlap frontal offset crashes, side-impact crashes and roof-strength testing.
Driving
Of the two available trim levels, the 2015 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost would be our choice, as its powerful turbocharged V6 engine shrugs off the big crossover's considerable weight and provides brisk performance. You'll sacrifice some fuel efficiency, but to us, the trade-off is worth it in light of the engine's extra power. The non-turbo 3.7-liter V6 in the base MKT provides adequate acceleration in most situations, though, and should satisfy most shoppers.
Likewise, you don't need the adaptive suspension of the 2015 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost model to enjoy a comforting ride around town or during interstate cruising. The base MKT's suspension is pleasantly controlled, although this big crossover will lean considerably if you're turning sharply or at higher speeds. Either way, you'll enjoy a hushed ride, as the MKT adeptly isolates wind and road noise from the interior. Bear in mind, however, that the Lincoln MKT is more than 17 feet long, and you'll need to exercise caution when parking in tight places.
Interior
You'll notice high-quality materials as soon as you step into the 2015 Lincoln MKT. The leather is richly grained, and the wood trim on the dashboard and doors looks rich and real because it's the real thing. In front of the driver is Lincoln's clear and brilliant gauge cluster, which features a single central dial for speed flanked by configurable screens that allow you to choose multiple information modes and displays. It's all efficiently presented and premium in appearance, even if the setup doesn't provide the exhaustive detail that the systems in some rivals deliver.
Upscale vibes are reinforced if you go for the optional captain's chair layout in the MKT's second row. You'll reduce total seating capacity from seven to six, but the captain's chairs are elegant and comfortable, and the center console running full length from the front seats imparts the impression that second-row occupants will be treated to the same comforts as those in the front. This console incorporates controls for both the rear air-conditioner and the heated/ventilated seats.
The standard MyLincoln Touch system enables control of various audio, phone and navigation functions controls in three ways: via the central touchscreen, through voice commands and with basic control buttons on the steering wheel. You'll potentially enjoy the configuration possibilities, but the system requires a thorough familiarization process to derive its utmost benefits. More bothersome are the touchscreen's slow responses to touch inputs. We've also found that its on-screen icons are generally too small to locate and press while the vehicle is moving. Your favored option may end up being a combination of the buttons on the steering wheel for basic functions, like adjusting the volume and changing radio stations, combined with the voice recognition capability for other functions. Although MyLincoln Touch has its challenges, its voice controls offer a reasonably accurate and efficient means of making adjustments in the cabin.
Cargo capacity for the 2015 Lincoln MKT is 17.9 cubic feet with all seats raised, and the maximum available is not quite 76 cubic feet with the second- and third-row seats folded. Not only is this an unimpressive cargo capacity figure for this class, but the Lincoln's dropped roof line makes it difficult to fit taller items. Occupants in the second row enjoy generous head- and legroom, but those measures become acutely pinched in the MKT's third row, which has over 5 fewer inches of headroom than the second row.
2015 Lincoln MKT models
The 2015 Lincoln MKT is a large luxury crossover with three rows of seating. It's offered in two trim levels: MKT and MKT with EcoBoost. Seven-passenger seating is standard, but optional second-row captain's chairs reduce capacity to six. Note that the base MKT is front-wheel drive only, while the MKT EcoBoost is all-wheel drive only.
Standard equipment on the base MKT includes 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive xenon headlights, automatic high beams, keyless ignition/entry, a sunroof, rear parking sensors, a power liftgate, leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats, heated and ventilated front seats, 60/40-split-folding heated second-row seats (outboard only), 50/50-split-folding third-row seats, power-adjustable pedals, a power tilt-and-telescoping steering column, tri-zone automatic climate control, retractable manual second-row sunshades and a 110-volt power outlet. Electronic features include the Sync voice command system, the MyLincoln Touch touchscreen electronic interface, a mobile WiFi hotspot, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and an eight-speaker sound system with a CD player, satellite radio, auxiliary audio jack and a USB/iPod interface. The only option on the base MKT is a set of inflatable seatbelts (with integrated airbags) for the second-row seats.
The MKT EcoBoost model adds a more powerful turbocharged V6 engine, all-wheel drive and adaptive suspension shock absorbers with three driver-selectable modes. From there, you can add the optional Elite package (Equipment Group 201A), which provides a power-folding/tumble feature for the third row of seats (including a tailgate seating feature), a blind spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alerts, a heated steering wheel, a navigation system with voice-control capability and a 14-speaker premium audio system. The Elite package also incorporates a six-year subscription to Sirius/XM's traffic data and Travel Link services.
The optional Technology package (available only in combination with the Elite package) includes adaptive cruise control, a forward collision warning system with brake support, a lane-keeping alert/assist system and an automatic parallel-parking assist system.
Stand-alone options for the EcoBoost model include 20-inch wheels, heated and ventilated sliding second-row captain's chairs (reducing capacity from seven to six passengers), a second-row refrigerator console (between the captain's chairs), a power panoramic glass roof, a rear DVD entertainment system (with dual 7-inch screens embedded in the back of the front headrests) and metallic interior trim.

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Compare 2015 Lincoln MKT trim levels
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Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$184/mo for MKT Base
MKT Base
vs
$199/mo
Avg. Large Car
Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average
#4 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs
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$638/yr
vs. $735/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
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Frequency
1.21x/yr
vs. 1.83x/yr
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
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Severity
14.3%
vs. 16.5%
for Average Luxury Fullsize SUV
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Lincoln MKT Owner Reviews
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We replaced our aging MB R320 with the MKT. We checked competing vehicles but the Lincoln was the best value. The ride is good except on harsh roads, due to the optional 20" wheels. We are having no problems with Lincoln Sync and find it easy to use. The car is extremely quiet even compared to the MB. Handling is sharp, unlike the numb MB. The dual turbo do their job nicely. Gas mileage … is as advertised so far. More foot room should be provided for the driver, the only real flaw so far. The safety features like blind spot warning and adaptive cruise control work great. Lane drift warning is annoying and I shut it off. I would not hesitate to recommend this car.
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2013 Lincoln MKT 4dr Wagon AWD w/EcoBoost (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
My car is cool, classy and it stands out amongst the other boring looking SUVs. I leased my 2013 MKT and my lease is up soon. I'm thinking about buying another one. I've been researching and test driving other SUVs and none of them compare. I tested the enclave, MDX, qx60 and none of them have the excitement behind the wheel as the MKT. I tend to drive pretty swiftly and I love the … powerful ecoboost engine. If I need to pass another driver I can do it with great confidence. I also love that I have the benefits of a minivan without actually having to drive a minivan.... I'm too cool for that! My husband loves my car too and agrees that buying one when my lease is up is best. LINCOLN PLEASE DONT STOP MAKING THE MKT!!!!! Lincoln hmade a classyclassy SUV that out performs any other SUV on the road in this price range!
Great Car
5 out of 5 starswilliam creekmore II, 03/30/2016
2014 Lincoln MKT 4dr Wagon (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
Never own a car that I enjoyed more. I have owned Cadillac's for over the last 30 years. I use to trade every two years. I have complaints of Cadillac's , but this Lincoln rides the best of any car I have every owned.
An unappreciated value
4 out of 5 starsS Baruah, 09/06/2018
2014 Lincoln MKT 4dr Wagon AWD w/EcoBoost (3.5L 6cyl Turbo 6A)
While the platform is aging, the MKT is a unsung value in the luxury crossover space. Some car reviewers dislike the exterior styling, but I love it. Unlike most SUV/CUV designs today, the MKT is long, sleek with a bit lower height profile than most. Makes it more like a big station wagon than a truck like SUV. After four years, the MKT has been exceptionally reliable and the Lincoln … dealer is awesome - great support, service and design. Power and interior pace is plentiful and has some really great features (e.g. rear bucket seat with heating and cooling, rear fridge, automated parking assist, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and more). Oddly, however, it lacks front parking sensors(?!). Other cons are that as with the older platform, the ride quality is not best-in-class.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2015 Lincoln MKT, so we've included reviews for other years of the MKT since its last redesign.
2015 MKT Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $43,210 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 20 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $184/month |
Seating | 7 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.9 cu.ft. |
front wheel drive | |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the MKT include:
- Back-up camera
- Alarm
- Tire Pressure Warning
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover16.4%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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