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2013 Lincoln MKT Livery FWD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.

The Lincoln MKT is a full-size luxury crossover SUV with 3-row seating marketed by the Lincoln division of Ford Motor Company over a single generation from 2010-2019. Marketed between the Lincoln MKX and the Lincoln Navigator, the MKT shared its Ford D4 chassis with the Ford Flex CUV and the 2011-2019 Ford Explorer.

Lincoln MKT Livery FWD
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Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)

Official crash-test ratings for the 2013 Lincoln MKT SUV FWD.

4/5
Rollover

Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.0L 4-cyl Automatic (S6) Regular 20 28 23 384

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

7 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 13V227000

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, Police Interceptor Sedan and Police Interceptor Utility vehicles; and certain model year 2013 Lincoln MKS, MKT, and MKZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may develop a crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Campaign 14V393000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft

Campaign 15V172000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.

Campaign 15V812000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013 Explorer, Explorer Police Utility, Taurus, Taurus Police Interceptor, Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module may crack, allowing fuel to leak.

Campaign 15V340000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The a

Campaign 16V621000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Campaign 20V072000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

91 complaints filed by owners for this model year (1 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Steering 32 Fuel/propulsion System 9 Electrical System 7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 2013 Lincoln MKT Livery FWD?

EPA figures for the 2013 Lincoln MKT Livery FWD reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2013 Lincoln MKT Livery FWD?

NHTSA lists 7 safety recall campaigns for the 2013 Lincoln MKT Livery FWD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2013 Lincoln MKT Livery FWD?

Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA for the 2013 Lincoln MKT Livery FWD, most often about: Steering, Fuel/propulsion System, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.