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2016-2019 Lincoln MKT recall: body

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on December 1, 2025. It covers about 11,852 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11,852
reported
Dec 1, 2025
related complaints
17

Structure: body

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about body problems.

Questions about recall 25V827000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT body?

Yes. Recall 25V827000, reported on December 1, 2025, covers about 11,852 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V827000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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