A Lincoln MKT VIN opens with 2LM (Canada). Position 11, the plant, reads B; a 2019 MKT carries K in position 10. Decoding one also brings up 14 recall campaigns and 280 owner complaints from NHTSA.
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How to read a Lincoln MKT VIN
Here is a real 2019 Lincoln MKT VIN from our database, split into its parts:
VIN 2LMHJ5AT9KBL02054 — decoded free on its own report page.
| Position | Section | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | WMI | World Manufacturer Identifier — country, manufacturer and vehicle type. |
| 4–8 | VDS | Vehicle Descriptor Section — body style, engine, restraint system, series. |
| 9 | Check digit | A calculated digit that validates the whole VIN. Wrong digit = wrong VIN. |
| 10 | Model year | One character for the model year. Letters skip I, O, Q, U and Z. |
| 11 | Plant | The assembly plant that built the car. |
| 12–17 | Serial | Sequential production number of this exact vehicle. |
Where Lincoln MKT VINs say the car was built
The first three characters are the World Manufacturer Identifier. Across 13 Lincoln MKT VINs we have on file, these are the codes that actually show up — and the plants behind them:
| WMI | Built in | Vehicle type | VINs on file | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2LM | Canada | — | 13 |
Country and vehicle type come from the NHTSA manufacturer registry. Share is measured across VINs decoded on ForCar, not production volume.
Model-year codes for the Lincoln MKT
Position 10 carries the model year, skipping I, O, Q, U and Z. The alphabet comes round every 30 years, which the Lincoln MKT has not yet outlived: its 10 years still map one-to-one. All 10 model years of the Lincoln MKT, 2010 to 2019, with the character each one carries:
| Model year | VIN character (position 10) | Same character as |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | K | — |
| 2018 | J | — |
| 2017 | H | — |
| 2016 | G | — |
| 2015 | F | — |
| 2014 | E | — |
| 2013 | D | — |
| 2012 | C | — |
| 2011 | B | — |
| 2010 | A | — |
Body and engine characters we see on Lincoln MKT VINs
Positions 4–8 are the maker's own build code. Across 13 VINs the Lincoln MKT uses 4 different characters in positions 4, 5 and 8:
| Position | Characters seen on real VINs | Variety |
|---|---|---|
| 4 — body | H (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 5 — series | J (100%) | 1 distinct |
| 8 — engine | T (92%) · R (8%) | 2 distinct |
What a decoded Lincoln MKT VIN gets you
Behind a Lincoln MKT VIN: 280 owner complaints and every recall campaign NHTSA has on record:
| Data | For this model | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 14 campaigns | NHTSA |
| Owner complaints | 280 filed | NHTSA |
| Fuel economy | 20 mpg combined (avg) | EPA |
| Model years covered | 10 years | ForCar catalog |
Where to find the VIN on a Lincoln MKT
A Lincoln MKT VIN normally opens with 2LM; the full number sits in four places, and all four must match.
| Where | How to see it | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard, driver side | Through the windshield, bottom corner | Easiest to check before you touch anything |
| Driver door jamb | Open the door, sticker on the pillar | Also lists tire pressures and build date |
| Under the hood | Firewall or strut tower plate | Survives a windshield replacement |
| Title and insurance | Paper documents | Must match the car — a mismatch means fraud or a swapped panel |
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Lincoln MKT VIN decoder free?
Yes, with no account. Besides the year, plant and build characters it shows 14 recall campaigns and 280 owner complaints NHTSA holds on the Lincoln MKT.
What year is my MKT by its VIN?
Read position 10: a 2019 MKT carries K, a 2018 MKT carries J, a 2017 MKT carries H.
Where was my MKT built?
Position 11 names the plant. Across 280 dated Lincoln MKT VINs it reads B 99%.
What does position 4 mean on a Lincoln MKT VIN?
It is part of the maker's own build code, so read it against this model, not a generic chart. On 13 Lincoln MKT VINs here, H is the most common character in position 4, on 100% of them.
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