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2019 Lincoln MKT problems

The most common problem on the 2019 Lincoln MKT is driver assistance and stability, typically around 119,000 miles. It has fewer complaints than a typical MKT model year.

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Year score
79/100
Owner complaints
18
Recalls
4
Service bulletins
46
Worst area
Driver assistance
Fuel economy
15-19mpg

The worst 2019 Lincoln MKT problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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Recalls 4

Structure: bodyReported December 1, 2025 · 11,852 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 November 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 on December 2, 2025.

Recall number 25V827000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported October 13, 2025 · 1,448,655 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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 on October 14, 2025.

Recall number 25V695000 · Recall details

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported December 20, 2024 · 30,715 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 24V951000 · Recall details

Electrical system: starter assemblyReported August 20, 2018 · 87 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 18V548000 · Recall details

See all 4 recalls for the 2019 Lincoln MKT

Technical service bulletins for the 2019 Lincoln MKT 46

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 46 bulletins for the 2019 Lincoln MKT

2019 Lincoln MKT fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.7L 6‑cylFWD162419
3.7L 6‑cylAWD162318
3.5L 6‑cylAWD14-1519-2115-17

What 2019 Lincoln MKT owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 15, 2026 · Body, Visibility · OK

ISubject: Urgent Safety Complaint – Delayed Recall Repair, 2019 Lincoln MKT, Driver-Side B-Pillar Trim Applique To Whom It May Concern: I am submitting this complaint regarding the prolonged failure to obtain a recall repair for my 2019 Lincoln MKT through Bill Knight Lincoln in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The circumstances surrounding this recall have gone well beyond what I consider a reasonable timeframe and have resulted in a serious safety incident, ongoing inconvenience, and concerns about additional damage to my vehicle. In December 2025, I received notification that my vehicle was subject to a recall involving the B-pillar trim appliques located behind the front doors on both sides of the vehicle. More than ten months later, approaching eleven months, Bill Knight Lincoln continues to tell me that the necessary replacement parts are unavailable. Unfortunately, this is not simply a matter of waiting for a repair. While driving on an Oklahoma turnpike, the driver-side B-pillar trim applique broke loose from my vehicle, slammed into my rear window, and shattered it. Nearly all of the broken trim, with the exception of the small portion still attached to the electrical wiring, flew backward into oncoming traffic and toward other vehicles. This created an extremely dangerous situation for me and potentially for other motorists. The incident could have resulted in a serious collision or injury. What makes the dealership's continued explanation particularly troubling is that I independently called Bill Knight Lincoln and inquired about purchasing the same replacement part as an ordinary retail customer. During that call, I was told the part was available, and I was quoted a price. This directly conflicts with the repeated statements I have received when attempting to have my recalled vehicle repaired. I believe this discrepancy warrants investigation and a clear explanation.

Filed Sep 30, 2026 · Tires · 103,937 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT equipped with Nokian Tires, Tire Line: Nokian One HT, Tire Size: 255/45/R20, DOT Number: T431312. While the contact's wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was driving abnormally rough. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that all four tires had cracks in the center tread. The contact stated that some of the cracks were excessive. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where the tires were purchased, and all four tires were replaced. The tire failure mileage was approximately 30,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 103,937.

Filed Aug 31, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · MN

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V827000 (Structure) and 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Aug 20, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · 10,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the third brake light plastic enclosure was cracked and detached. The windshield wiper vent screen had deteriorated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were on back order. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the brake light was replaced under warranty, but the failure recurred a year later. The windshield wiper vent screen and B-pillar trim were replaced previously. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The contact filed a complaint with the Pennsylvania Attorney General. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

Filed Aug 19, 2026 · Driver assistance · 120,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the back-over prevention camera was inoperable 95 percent of the time. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case and confirmed the recall status. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2026 · Driver assistance · 125,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V695000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer and local dealer were not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view image was distorted, which created a hazard for the driver. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Body · OH

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V827000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was 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 issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Jul 22, 2026 · Body, Driver assistance · 200,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the driver’s side B-pillar trim had detached along with the keyless entry keypad. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. 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 200,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2026 · Driver assistance · PA

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

Filed Jun 9, 2026 · Body · 48,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received a notification of the federal safety agency 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.

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Questions about the 2019 Lincoln MKT

Is the 2019 Lincoln MKT reliable?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2019 Lincoln MKT, fewer than a typical MKT model year.

What is the 2019 Lincoln MKT year score?

The 2019 Lincoln MKT scores 79 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lincoln MKT: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Lincoln MKT?

Driver assistance and stability, with 12 complaints, typically around 119,000 miles. Next is body (9).

How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln MKT have?

4 recalls, covering structure, back over prevention and electrical system.

Was there a recall on the 2019 Lincoln MKT driver assistance?

Yes, 2 recalls: 25V695000, 24V951000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Lincoln MKT get?

Official estimates for the 2019 Lincoln MKT range from 15 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.7L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 24 highway.

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