2019 Lincoln MKT
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 15 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 4
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2019: 15 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 65 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 25 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Only 15 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Back over prevention
9 of 15 total reports mention: back over prevention, most commonly citing warnings and camera.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-22
Also filed under Structure
back up camera is fuzzy or not working at all causing a safety concern
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-17
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-05-09
Structure
7 of 15 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing body.
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ISubject: Urgent Safety Complaint â 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...
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-15
Also filed under Visibility/wiper
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V827000 (STRUCTURE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03
Visibility/wiper
1 of 15 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
Tires
1 of 15 total reports mentions: tires.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-09-30
Suspension
1 of 15 total reports mentions: suspension.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2021-10-17
Safety timeline
4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2018-09-26Electrical system18V548000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles.
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.
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2026-01-02Back over prevention25V695000 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.
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.
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Date not on fileBack over prevention24V951000 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.
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.
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Date not on fileStructure25V827000 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.
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.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Lincoln MKT — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Back over prevention: 9 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 7 reports on file for this year.
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 24V951000 · Back over prevention
- Recall 25V827000 · Structure
- Recall 18V548000 · Electrical system
- Recall 25V695000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Lincoln MKT reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln MKT?
- The most-reported component is back over prevention, accounting for 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln MKT have?
- 4 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.