Lincoln MKX VIN Decoder

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

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How to use the decoder

01

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 MKX

The free VIN decoder reads the 17 characters of a model Lincoln MKX VIN and shows who made the car, which model year it carries and in which country it was manufactured. Our data lists the model Lincoln MKX for the years 2006 - 2018, with versions in our data: 3. From the 17 characters the decoder reads who built the vehicle, in which model year and in which country. The plant can be derived too when the manufacturer encodes it.

Do not expect the free decoder to show accident damage, odometer history, theft status or past owners; the 17 characters simply do not carry them. For those you need a paid vehicle history report. On a model Lincoln MKX you are considering, read the VIN on the car and then the VIN in the documents. They must match exactly, in all 17 characters.

Lincoln MKX versions

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

VersionYearsBodyPower
Lincoln MKX I2006 - 2010-265 hp
Lincoln MKX I (facelift 2011)2011 - 2015-305 hp
Lincoln MKX II2015 - 2018-303 - 335 hp

Model year characters for the Lincoln MKX

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Lincoln MKX, with model years 2006 - 2018 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 20066
  • 20077
  • 20088
  • 20099
  • 2010A
  • 2011B
  • 2012C
  • 2013D
  • 2014E
  • 2015F
  • 2016G
  • 2017H
  • 2018J

What the VIN reveals about a Lincoln MKX

  • 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 MKX

  • 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 MKX 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 MKX built?

Our data lists model years 2006 - 2018 across 3 versions of the Lincoln MKX. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

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

It is the 10th character. For the Lincoln MKX the characters to expect are 6 (2006), 7 (2007), 8 (2008), 9 (2009), A (2010), B (2011), C (2012), D (2013), E (2014), F (2015), G (2016), H (2017), J (2018).

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

3 versions, with power up to 335 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

On the model Lincoln MKX, where is the 17-character VIN printed?

It is shown on the dashboard under the windshield, on a plate or sticker at the driver door frame and in the registration papers of the vehicle.

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

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.

What does it cost to decode the VIN of a car Lincoln MKX?

Nothing. Decoding is free and there is no sign-up. You pay only if you decide to order a vehicle history report.