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2019 Lincoln MKT
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2019 Lincoln MKT

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Complaints filed

10

Reports to NHTSA, 2019

Safety recalls

4

NHTSA campaigns on record

NHTSA crash test

Not rated

Overall NCAP rating

Combined MPG

17

EPA estimate

Known issues

Back Over Prevention issues lead owner complaints (40% of 10 reports), followed by structure (40%).

Back Over Prevention40% · 4 reports
Structure40% · 4 reports
Suspension10% · 1 report
Unknown Or Other10% · 1 report

Share of all 10 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11751116, ODI 11696277, ODI 11660024, ODI 11639622.

Individual complaint reports(10)

Showing the 10 most recent reports
Back Over PreventionJul 2026 · ODI 11751116Details +

back up camera is fuzzy or not working at all causing a safety concern

Reported
Jul 2026
Incident date
Jul 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11751116 at NHTSA →
StructureJun 2026 · ODI 11742917Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received a notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the passenger's side door B-pillar trim detached. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was repaired at the consumer's expense; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

Reported
Jun 2026
Incident date
Jan 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11742917 at NHTSA →
StructureFeb 2026 · ODI 11716789Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Reported
Feb 2026
Incident date
Feb 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11716789 at NHTSA →
StructureFeb 2026 · ODI 11715596Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V951000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION) and 25V827000 (STRUCTURE); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that a B-pillar trim had detached and fallen off the vehicle, and the back-over prevention camera malfunctioned while operating. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Reported
Feb 2026
Incident date
Feb 2026
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11715596 at NHTSA →
StructureJan 2026 · ODI 11708278Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a black image. The contact stated that upon shifting to drive(D), a message advising that the camera was unavailable was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the camera was reprogrammed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. While inspecting the vehicle, the dealer noticed that the front driver's side door panel was detaching and preventing the vehicle from unlocking. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the recall remedy parts were not available. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

Reported
Jan 2026
Incident date
Oct 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11708278 at NHTSA →
Back Over PreventionOct 2025 · ODI 11696277Details +

See attached letter for complaint

Reported
Oct 2025
Incident date
Aug 2024
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11696277 at NHTSA →
Unknown Or OtherAug 2025 · ODI 11683837Details +

Backup Camera intermittent - VIN not in Safety Recall for Lincoln. It will be intermittent, then display message "Camera is unavailable"

Reported
Aug 2025
Incident date
Aug 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11683837 at NHTSA →
Back Over PreventionMay 2025 · ODI 11660024Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but was unable to confirm when parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Reported
May 2025
Incident date
May 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11660024 at NHTSA →
Back Over PreventionJan 2025 · ODI 11639622Details +

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the backover prevention camera did not function as intended. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera displayed a black screen and an error message. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,900.

Reported
Jan 2025
Incident date
Jan 2025
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11639622 at NHTSA →
SuspensionOct 2021 · ODI 11437048Details +

Rear toe-link failure, and part is available. The failure occurred while I was driving, about 20 mph, heard a loud noise from the back of the vehicle. The vehicle swerved a bit but managed to regain control and come to a complete stop. Was not diagnosed by the dealership, but have determined,through TSB lookup, that this component has been a failure point across various Ford models including the MKT. No sensor warnings on the dashboard or messages, but was hearing intermittent clunking noises coming from rear of vehicle for about 2 weeks before incident. Usually heard it when rolling over bumps.

Reported
Oct 2021
Incident date
Oct 2021
Mileage
Not provided
Outcome flags
None reported
Open ODI 11437048 at NHTSA →

Recalls(4)

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StructureJan 2025 · 25V827000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.

Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 23, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 2, 2025.

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Electrical System · 18V548000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc.

Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.

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Back Over Prevention · 24V951000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image.

Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated March 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.

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Back Over Prevention · 25V695000Details +

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Flex, 2015 Explorer, Lincoln MKT, Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 C-Max, Escape, Taurus, 2016 Fusion, 2018-2019 Taurus, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Fiesta, and 2020 Mustang vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, intermittent, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA9. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

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A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.

Investigations

0 NHTSA investigations on record

No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.

Crash-test ratings

2019 Lincoln MKT SUV FWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover

2019 Lincoln MKT SUV AWD NHTSA source

Overall
Not rated
Frontal
Not rated
Side
Not rated
Rollover

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Fuel economy by trim

TrimEngineDrivetrainCityHwyCombined
MKT FWD3.7L 6-cylFront-Wheel Drive162419
MKT Livery AWD3.7L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive162318
MKT AWD3.5L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive152117
MKT Hearse AWD3.5L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive141916
MKT Limo AWD3.5L 6-cylAll-Wheel Drive141915

EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.

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2019 Lincoln MKT: frequently asked

What does the complaint record show for the 2019 Lincoln MKT?

Owners filed 10 NHTSA complaints about the 2019 Lincoln MKT. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.

What are the most common problems on the 2019 Lincoln MKT?

The most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (40% of complaints) and structure (40%).

How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln MKT have?

4 recalls have been issued that affect the 2019 Lincoln MKT, covering components such as structure. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Lincoln MKT get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Lincoln MKT between 15 and 19 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.