This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $14,166 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$252

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,417 down

Amount financed

$12,749

Total interest

$2,371

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 2LMHJ5AT3JBL01559

Trim

Base

Engine

3.5L · V6

Horsepower

365

Drivetrain

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Body

Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

Made by

FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.

✓ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✓ ABS
✓ Electronic stability

Window sticker

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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

MPG

$2,740 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $3,455

Fuel $13,700

Insurance $5,440

Maintenance & repairs $6,600

Total, 5 years $29,195

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 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.

Rollover

★★★★☆

4 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2018 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD

2 recall campaigns on this model year

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SUSPENSION

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.

NHTSA campaign 20V072000
STRUCTURE

Ford 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.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

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)	$14,166	13	—
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee	$17,194	50	+$3,028
2019 Honda CR-V	$19,499	43	+$5,333
2017 Ford Escape	$12,490	41	−$1,676
2016 Ford Explorer	$12,970	40	−$1,196
2019 Jeep Cherokee	$13,555	37	−$611

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2010–2019

What 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