2018 Lincoln MKT Base
2LMHJ5AT2JBL01245
GOOD DEAL
· $1,755 below typical price
Waterloo, IL
This 2018 Lincoln MKT Base is listed at $12,495 in Waterloo, IL.
Market price range
Based on 12 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 26, 2026This vehicle: $12,495 — $1,755 below the typical market price ($14,250)
Asking $12,495 · typical market price $14,250 · based on 12 comparable same-build listings.
Price history for this VIN
Asking price over time
Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN 2LMHJ5AT2JBL01245, spanning 2 years.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Ford of Waterloo | Waterloo, IL 62298 | $12,495 | — | 2026-08-25 |
| Sunset Auto Co Inc | St Louis, MO 63127 | $12,495 | 102,711 mi | 2026-06-17 |
| Sunset Ford | Saint Louis, MO 63127 | $12,495 | 102,711 mi | 2026-06-16 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Ford | St Louis, MO 63127 | $14,995 | 102,701 mi | 2026-06-20 |
| Sunset Auto Co Inc | St Louis, MO 63127 | $12,995 | 102,711 mi | 2026-06-17 |
| Sunset Ford | Saint Louis, MO 63127 | $12,995 | 102,711 mi | 2026-06-16 |
| Auto Mall of Springfield | Springfield, IL 62703 | $15,995 | 91,969 mi | 2024-08-20 |
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for 2LMHJ5AT2JBL01245- ✓ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✓ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
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Get the original window sticker for this VIN →Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 17 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Lincoln MKT likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Lincoln MKT has 2 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 17 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD
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SUSPENSIONFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack.NHTSA campaign 20V072000
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STRUCTUREFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.NHTSA campaign 25V827000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2018 Lincoln MKT from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 29, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Lincoln MKT over the last 6 months — the market softened $2,316 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $17,083 |
| April 2026 | $15,525 |
| May 2026 | $15,500 |
| June 2026 | $15,751 |
| July 2026 | $16,388 |
| August 2026 | $14,767 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lincoln MKT Base (this car) | $12,495 | 12 | — |
| 2020 Chevrolet Equinox | $13,485 | 22 | +$990 |
| 2017 Ford Escape | $12,872 | 21 | +$377 |
| 2020 Jeep Wrangler | $21,579 | 20 | +$9,084 |
| 2019 GMC Acadia | $14,711 | 17 | +$2,216 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Traverse | $18,392 | 15 | +$5,897 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2010–2019What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 52 | $14,741 | 100% | 97,707 mi |
| 2018 | 13 | $13,941 | 95% | 95,148 mi |
| 2017 | 14 | $13,544 | 92% | 104,396 mi |
| 2016 | 24 | $10,999 | 75% | 116,165 mi |
| 2015 | 16 | $10,450 | 71% | 97,635 mi |
| 2014 | 31 | $7,900 | 54% | 116,988 mi |
| 2013 | 23 | $8,014 | 54% | 123,864 mi |
| 2012 | 12 | $7,898 | 54% | 116,639 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
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