Lincoln MKZ Drivetrain & Drive Type

The 2020 Lincoln MKZ is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configurations.

Latest model year (2020):

The Lincoln MKZ is offered in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive configurations, depending on trim.

Verifiedfueleconomy.gov · Verified August 11, 2026

Lincoln MKZ Drivetrain — All Years

YearTrimDriveTransmissionEngineMPG Comb.
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L23
2020Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L24
2020Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L20
2020Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L21
2020Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L41
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L23
2019Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L24
2019Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L21
2019Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L20
2019Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L41
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L24
2018Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L23
2018Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L20
2018Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L21
2018Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L40
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L23
2017Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L24
2017Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L20
2017Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.0L21
2017Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L40
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L25
2016Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L26
2016Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L21
2016Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L20
2016Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L40
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L25
2015Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)4 2.0L26
2015Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LAll-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L21
2015Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)6 3.7L21
2015Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 LFront-Wheel DriveAutomatic (variable gear ratios)4 2.0L40

Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.

Lincoln MKZ Drivetrain FAQ

Is the Lincoln MKZ front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?

The Lincoln MKZ is available in All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.

Does the Lincoln MKZ come with AWD or 4WD?

Yes — all-wheel or four-wheel drive is available on the Lincoln MKZ. See the table above for the specific years and trims.

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