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	—
Model-year brochures (5) 2008 — 2008 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 12 pages 2009 — 2009 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 6 pages 2010 — 2010 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 16 pages 2011 — 2011 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 16 pages 2012 — 2012 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 16 pages Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library
Generation 2	2013–2016	—
Model-year brochures (4) 2013 — 2013 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 20 pages 2014 — 2014 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 19 pages 2015 — 2015 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 18 pages 2016 — 2016 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 16 pages Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library
Generation 3	2017–2020	—
Model-year brochures (4) 2017 — 2017 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 20 pages 2018 — 2018 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 18 pages 2019 — 2019 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 13 pages 2020 — 2020 Lincoln MKZ PDF Brochure (PDF) · US · 11 pages Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

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	25

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 October 6, 2026.

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Most reported
2017	4	253	Engine, Power Train, Service Brakes
2018	2	37	Engine, Power Train, Unknown Or Other
2019	1	31	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 Select — $11,804 · 94,607 mi · Warrington, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $16,990 · 79,435 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $21,499 · 51,279 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ FWD MKZ Reserve II — $18,285 · 55,351 mi · Conshohocken, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Select — $14,990 · 85,154 mi · East Stroudsburg, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $16,980 · 69,245 mi · Colmar, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $17,992 · 36,687 mi · Zelienople, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $3,375 · 112,318 mi · Greensburg, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $17,390 · 45,627 mi · Allentown, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $11,995 · 92,001 mi · Erie, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $14,995 · 84,047 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve II — $12,999 · 115,905 mi · Lancaster, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Premier — $18,995 · 74,931 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $13,951 · 107,134 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $15,888 · 69,116 mi · North East, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Standard — $10,900 · 129,853 mi · Philadelphia, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Standard — $22,480 · 23,594 mi · Willow Grove, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $14,490 · 81,481 mi · Washington, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $13,083 · 113,767 mi · Washington, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $12,501 · 94,632 mi · Fairless Hills, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ — $10,665 · 152,177 mi · West Chester, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $9,995 · 142,958 mi · Wilkes Barre, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ Reserve I HEV — $25,390 · 39,260 mi · Chambersburg, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $7,999 · 150,922 mi · Scranton, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $15,490 · 55,586 mi · Ardmore, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve II — $17,990 · 79,392 mi · Dillsburg, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $15,697 · 66,698 mi · Coraopolis, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve II — $26,995 · 35,027 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $17,951 · 70,400 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $22,378 · 59,990 mi · Greensburg, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $12,298 · 118,171 mi · Hanover, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Premier — $12,990 · 83,919 mi · Mansfield, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $20,390 · 37,383 mi · Chambersburg, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $15,147 · 90,474 mi · White Oak, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Select — $13,699 · 84,474 mi · Pittsburgh, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve I — $17,990 · 51,191 mi · Dillsburg, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve II — $24,390 · 51,754 mi · Chambersburg, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $17,989 · 76,413 mi · Bedford, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve I — $18,997 · 61,204 mi · Monroeville, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $14,695 · 96,059 mi · Hanover, PA
2018 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $17,366 · 73,235 mi · Reading, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Reserve — $17,900 · 53,439 mi · Walnutport, PA
2019 Lincoln MKZ AWD MKZ Reserve II — $10,390 · 167,828 mi · Uniontown, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $17,499 · 55,528 mi · Murrysville, PA
2020 Lincoln MKZ Standard — $19,915 · 62,888 mi · Coatesville, PA
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select — $13,789 · 103,487 mi · Hazleton, PA