What years is the Lincoln MKZ Generation 3?

The Lincoln MKZ Generation 3 generation was produced 2017–2020. Every Lincoln MKZ from these years shares the same platform and body style.

Lincoln MKZ Generation 3 (2017–2020)

Lincoln MKZ Generation 3 (2017–2020) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Lincoln MKZ — body generations

Generation	Produced	Facelift
Generation 1	2007–2012	—
Generation 2	2013–2016	—
Generation 3	2017–2020	—

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the MKZ

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine	Years in this model	Also used in	VIN builds ⓘ
Lincoln 3.5L 6-cylinder	2007–2012	6 models	20

Lincoln MKZ fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Lincoln MKZ prices by year →

Market by model year

Year	Units for sale	Median price	Vs newest	Avg mileage
2017	209	$13,992	62%	87,107 mi
2018	88	$15,475	68%	86,750 mi
2019	20	$17,995	79%	80,745 mi
2020	27	$22,650	100%	49,046 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated August 20, 2026.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Most reported
2017	4	131	Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes
2018	2	33	Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2019	1	29	Engine, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other
2020	1	3	Unknown Or Other, Steering, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

For sale right now

2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $14,995 · 84,047 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $11,995 · 111,837 mi · PITTSBURGH, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $16,000 · 55,586 mi · Ardmore, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Select — $18,390 · 70,104 mi · Kutztown, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve I — $19,997 · 61,204 mi · Monroeville, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Standard — $23,480 · 23,581 mi · Willow Grove, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $10,190 · 123,830 mi · Wexford, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Premier — $13,840 · 101,666 mi · York, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $17,900 · 53,439 mi · Walnutport, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $17,920 · 73,051 mi · Reading, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Select — $14,900 · 93,153 mi · State College, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $13,850 · 67,000 mi · Emigsville, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Black Label — $22,998 · 39,442 mi · Beaver Falls, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve HEV — $13,450 · 99,400 mi · New Kingstown, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ MKZ HEV — $18,990 · 42,310 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ — $23,998 · 18,874 mi · King of Prussia, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $22,487 · 52,582 mi · Monroeville, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $11,895 · 94,607 mi · Warrington, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $18,298 · 76,040 mi · Lebanon, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ — $20,998 · 29,546 mi · Pitts, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve I — $19,740 · 48,624 mi · Dillsburg, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $27,390 · 37,101 mi · Chambersburg, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $11,495 · 142,958 mi · City Of Wilkes Barre, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve II — $13,290 · 167,828 mi · Uniontown, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $17,288 · 37,537 mi · Willow Grove, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve II — $14,990 · 93,865 mi · Hollidaysburg, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $17,499 · 55,528 mi · Murrysville, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ Reserve I HEV — $18,456 · 64,053 mi · Monroeville, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Standard — $19,915 · 62,888 mi · Coatesville, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $13,299 · 103,487 mi · Hazleton, PA