The Lincoln MKT, sold for the 2010 to 2019 model years, was a three-row luxury crossover with a distinctive “baleen whale” grille. It was never a big seller with private buyers, but after the Lincoln Town Car ended in 2011, Ford offered the MKT with a livery package — the “MKT Town Car” — and it became a common sight in black car fleets, alongside limousine and hearse conversions. Production ended in 2019, the last Lincoln aimed squarely at the livery trade.

At a glance
Model years 2010–2019
Type Three-row crossover
Engines 3.7L V6; 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6
Livery version MKT Town Car package (from 2013)
Built Oakville, Ontario

A crossover for chauffeurs

When the rear-wheel-drive Town Car ended, Ford needed a vehicle for its fleet customers. The MKT offered a spacious second row, a large cargo area behind it with the third row folded, and all-wheel drive. The Town Car livery package added heavy-duty components and fleet-friendly features. Black car operators used MKTs for airport runs and corporate accounts, and coachbuilders converted them into hearses and limousines.

What passengers noticed

  • A high seating position that made getting in and out easier than in a low sedan.
  • Generous second-row legroom in livery configuration.
  • A big cargo area for luggage.
  • The EcoBoost V6 for effortless acceleration.

Why it faded

Private buyers never warmed to the MKT’s styling, and SUVs like the Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade offered more space and presence. Lincoln ended production after 2019.

Livery’s big shift

The MKT marked a transition from sedans to crossovers and SUVs in chauffeured transportation. Today, full-size SUVs dominate, with premium sedans like the Mercedes S-Class for executive service. Read the Lincoln Town Car history and the Cadillac XTS, or see our current fleet.