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2019 Lincoln MKT: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 27 complaints about the 2019 Lincoln MKT with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

19 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$10,737

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Driver-assist & stability12

Body, glass & interior11

Suspension1

Wheels & tires1

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.7 L	Front-Wheel Drive	19 mpg
Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.7 L	All-Wheel Drive	18 mpg
Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L	All-Wheel Drive	17 mpg
Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L	All-Wheel Drive	16 mpg
Automatic 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.5 L	All-Wheel Drive	15 mpg

Recalls

Structure › BodyDec 1, 2025 · campaign 25V827000
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.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraOct 13, 2025 · campaign 25V695000
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 Prevention › Sensing System › CameraDec 20, 2024 · campaign 24V951000
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.
Electrical System › Starter AssemblyAug 20, 2018 · campaign 18V548000
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.

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Other years of the Lincoln MKT

Year	Reliability
2019	Not rated yet
2018	Not rated yet
2017	Not rated yet
2016	Not rated yet
2015	Not rated yet

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2019 Lincoln MKT have?

Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA: driver-assist & stability (12), body, glass & interior (11), suspension (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln MKT have?

4 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Lincoln MKT get?

Up to 19 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.