Lincoln MKX Window Sticker

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Monroney · NHTSA & EPA · 2007–2018 · Updated Oct 31, 2026 · 4.5 ★★★★★★★★★★ Reliability Score
Quick answer

The 2018 Lincoln MKX window sticker reads 20 mpg combined (18 city, 25 highway) for the 2.7L 6-cyl. NHTSA gives the 2018 MKX 5 stars overall, and a used 2018 asks about $13,995 today.

The Lincoln MKX window sticker — build, options & years

The Lincoln MKX ran from 2007–2018 across 3 generations (2007–2010, 2011–2015, 2016–2018).

Powertrain on the label
2.7L 6-cyl
EPA fuel economy
20 mpg combined (2018)
Warranty as sold
4 years / 50,000 miles basic
Powertrain warranty
4 years / 50,000 miles
Generations
3 (2007–2018)

For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Lincoln MKX VIN decoder.

What the Lincoln MKX sticker says about fuel

EPA figures for the 2018 MKX:

FIG.01·Lincoln MKX — EPA Fuel Economy on the Window Sticker
01
Citystop-start driving18 mpg
02
Highwaysteady cruising25 mpg
03
Combinedthe headline figure on the label20 mpg
TOP 3·UNIT EPA mpg·SOURCE EPA fuel-economy database

The label also prints an estimated $3,100 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 456 g/mi of CO₂. In its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle, 2018) the best MKX version ranks #54 of 54 on combined MPG (the class best is 34 mpg).

How the MKX's sticker figure changed

Combined MPG by model year, 2007 to 2018:

FIG.02·Lincoln MKX — EPA Combined MPG by Model Year
200720092011201320152017201819192121202020
RANGE 19 → 20·SOURCE EPA · 2007–2018

Combined went from 19 mpg in 2007 to 20 in 2018; the best year on file is 2011 at 21 mpg. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, so stickers printed before and after that year are not directly comparable.

Safety ratings printed on the label

NHTSA results for the 2018 MKX:

FIG.03·Lincoln MKX — NHTSA Safety Ratings
01
Overall★★★★★5★
02
Frontal crash★★★★★5★
03
Side crash★★★★★5★
04
Rollover★★★★☆4★
TOP 4·UNIT NHTSA stars (out of 5)·SOURCE NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

The weak spot is rollover: 4 stars against 5 overall. Against other models: safest cars ranking.

The MKX sticker against its rivals

On combined MPG the MKX (20 mpg, 2018) sits behind the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport and Hyundai Santa Fe XL.

FIG.04·Lincoln MKX window sticker vs rivals
ModelEPA yearBest combinedNHTSA overall
Lincoln MKX201820 mpg5★
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport201824 mpg5★
Infiniti QX70201719 mpg—
Hyundai Santa Fe XL201921 mpg5★
ROWS 4·SOURCE EPA fueleconomy.gov · NHTSA

What a used MKX sells for now

Median asking price by model year, from 117 live US listings:

FIG.05·Lincoln MKX — Market Price by Model Year
Model yearMedian asking priceSample
2018$13,9958 listings
2017$8,00012 listings
2016$8,99520 listings
2014$7,99514 listings
2013$6,29531 listings
2008$4,60015 listings
2007$3,99917 listings
ROWS 7·SOURCE ForCar market data

A 2018 MKX asks a median $13,995 today, a 2007 about $3,999. Full breakdown on the Lincoln MKX value page.

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Lincoln MKX · 12 model years
Safety (NHTSA)5.0
Recall record3.5
Complaint severity4.4

Recalls, MPG and safety year by year: Lincoln MKX VIN decoder.

MKX window sticker — every model year

ForCar has built 23 MKX window stickers from VINs so far, opened 50 times. The most requested model years are 2016, 2018 and 2017.

Any MKX from 2007–2018: the VIN carries the model year, so there is no year to pick. Other Lincoln models: Lincoln window stickers.

Other Lincoln window stickers

FIG.06·Other Lincoln window stickers
ModelYears coveredClassBest EPA figure
Lincoln Navigator1998–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD19 mpg
Lincoln Continental1981–2026Large Cars24 mpg
Lincoln Aviator2003–2026Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD23 mpg
Lincoln Nautilus2019–2026Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD30 mpg
Lincoln Mark1981–1998Midsize Cars24 mpg
Lincoln Town Car1981–2011Large Cars20 mpg
ROWS 6·SOURCE ForCar catalog · EPA fueleconomy.gov

Where to find the VIN on a Lincoln MKX

  1. WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
  2. Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every MKX, next to the tire-pressure and build-date plate.
  3. DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Lincoln MKX all three must show the same number.

Window sticker — frequently asked

What MPG does the Lincoln MKX window sticker show?

The 2018 label shows up to 20 mpg combined, #54 of 54 in its EPA class (Small Sport Utility Vehicle). EPA puts the fuel bill at about $3,100 a year.

What safety rating is on the Lincoln MKX sticker?

5 stars overall from NHTSA for the 2018 model, by test: frontal crash 5, side crash 5, rollover 4.

Does the MKX sticker show better MPG than the Hyundai Santa Fe Sport?

No: the most efficient 2018 MKX reads 20 mpg combined, the 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport 24.

Which Lincoln MKX years do people look up most?

2016, with 10 of the 23 MKX window stickers built on ForCar, followed by 2018 and 2017.

What is a used Lincoln MKX worth now?

A 2018 asks a median $13,995 and a 2007 about $3,999, across 117 live listings. More on the Lincoln MKX value page.

Window-sticker data rebuilt from NHTSA vPIC (equipment), EPA fueleconomy.gov (MPG) and NHTSA safety ratings. Monroney label per the Automobile Information Disclosure Act. Last updated Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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