Research · Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD

2019 Lincoln MKTRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls and 18 owner complaints for the 2019 Lincoln MKT. Most complaints involve back over prevention (12) and structure (9). The EPA rates it 15–19 mpg combined.

Combined MPG
15–19mpg
EPA · 5 versions
NHTSA overall
—
Not rated by NCAP
Safety recalls
4campaigns
Latest Dec 2025
Owner complaints
18
Top: back over prevention
Fuel cost / yr
$3,400est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

4 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Structure: body

Remedy pending

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.

StructureReported Dec 2, 2025NHTSA 25V827000

Back over prevention: camera

Remedy pending

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.

Back over preventionReported Oct 14, 2025NHTSA 25V695000

Back over prevention: camera

Remedy pending

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.

Back over preventionReported Dec 20, 2024NHTSA 24V951000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 30, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

18 complaints filed with NHTSA · Oct 2021 – Oct 2026
  1. Back over prevention12
  2. Structure9
  3. Visibility/wiper1
  4. Tires1
  5. Exterior lighting1
  6. Suspension1
  7. Other / unknown2

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each MKT model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
201065
201119
201228
201370
201454
201524
20169
20174
20187
201918
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Back over prevention

12 reports
“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notifications of NHTSA 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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 31, 2026Structure, Back over preventionODI 11761020

Structure

9 reports
“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…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 15, 2026Structure, Unknown or other, Visibility/wiperODI 11771346

Visibility/wiper

1 report
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

5 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
3.7L 6-cyl · 3.5L 6-cyl turbo
Transmissions
Automatic (S6) · Automatic 6-spd
Drive
Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
MKT FWD
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L · Front-Wheel Drive
162419$3,400468
MKT Livery AWD
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L · All-Wheel Drive
162318$3,550491
MKT AWD
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
152117$3,800523
MKT Hearse AWD
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
141916$4,000547
MKT Limo AWD
Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
141915$4,300574
  • MKT FWD
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L
    16 city · 24 hwy · $3,400/yr
    19
    mpg comb.
  • MKT Livery AWD
    Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L
    16 city · 23 hwy · $3,550/yr
    18
    mpg comb.
  • MKT AWD
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo
    15 city · 21 hwy · $3,800/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • MKT Hearse AWD
    Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo
    14 city · 19 hwy · $4,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • MKT Limo AWD
    Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L, Turbo
    14 city · 19 hwy · $4,300/yr
    15
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 30, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
NHTSA has not published 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Lincoln MKT as of Oct 30, 2026.
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Oct 30, 2026Vehicle 13307Vehicle 13306
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2019 MKT questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln MKT have?

4 safety recalls as of Oct 30, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2019 Lincoln MKT problems?

Owners filed 18 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are back over prevention (12), structure (9), visibility/wiper (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Lincoln MKT get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Lincoln MKT at 15–19 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (5 versions rated).

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Oct 30, 2026