Lincoln MKT VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Lincoln MKT to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

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Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Lincoln MKT

Decode the VIN of the car Lincoln MKT for free: the 17 characters reveal the manufacturer, the model year and the country in which the vehicle was made. In our database the car Lincoln MKT covers 2009 - 2016. It has 2 versions in total, is offered as SUV and lists power of 365 hp. What a VIN shows: the producer, the model year, the country of manufacture and, when it is coded, the plant. The last six characters are just the serial number.

If you want to know about previous accidents, the real mileage, theft or earlier owners, decode the VIN first and then order a paid vehicle history report. When viewing a model Lincoln MKT, copy the VIN from the vehicle yourself instead of trusting the number in the listing, then compare it character by character with the documents.

Lincoln MKT versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Lincoln MKT I2009 - 2012SUV268 - 355 hp
Lincoln MKT I (facelift 2013)2012 - 2016SUV303 - 365 hp

Model year characters for the Lincoln MKT

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Lincoln MKT, with model years 2009 - 2016 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G

What the VIN reveals about a Lincoln MKT

  • The manufacturer and brand (Lincoln)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Lincoln MKT

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Lincoln MKT VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Lincoln MKT built?

Our data lists model years 2009 - 2016 across 2 versions of the Lincoln MKT. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Lincoln MKT?

It is the 10th character. For the Lincoln MKT the characters to expect are 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016).

How many versions of the Lincoln MKT are in your data?

2 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 365 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where do I find the VIN on the model Lincoln MKT?

Look at the base of the windshield on the driver's side, where the VIN is visible from outside the car. It is also printed on the door frame of the driver's door and in the registration document.

Is the free decoder enough to judge a used car Lincoln MKT?

It confirms the basic identity of the car, such as maker, model year and country. It says nothing about damage, mileage, theft or owners, so for those you would need a paid vehicle history report.

Is it really free to check the VIN of the car Lincoln MKT?

Yes, the decoding itself costs nothing and works without signing up. Only the separate vehicle history reports are paid.