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2019 Lincoln Mkz Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2019 Lincoln Mkz has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 200,237 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 13, 2026.

Recall campaigns

BACK OVER PREVENTION 25V442000 2025-06-27 200,237 affected
Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport,…

Consequence

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Complaints by component

ENGINE
4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
1crashes1injuries
STEERING
3
POWER TRAIN
2
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
1
1crashes
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
1
1crashes
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints20

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The shifter cable bushing was broken and car was stuck on park”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-06-28

“The shifter cable bushing was broken. Car would not move out of park. Same as recall 22543 but this vehicle was not included. I have sent this before with the repair order from the dealership but the mileage was incorrect on that form by the service adviser. I am enclosing the corrected mileage…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-06-28

“Vehicle model is prone to coolant intrusion which causes misfire and engine shut off while driving. Car shakes while accelerating.”

ENGINE · reported 2026-03-28

“I took my car to a lincoln dealer because I was getting a drive control malfunction error every time I started my car. After a couple of days, I called the service dept. For a status update on the repair. The dealer told me that the car could not be repaired because they don't have a replacement…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2026-03-02

“The contact owns a 2019 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while reversing, the steering wheel wobbled. The contact stated that the steering wheel was moving back and forth. In addition, the contact stated that while making a turn, the steering wheel turned in the intended direction without an…”

STEERING · reported 2026-02-03

“Randomly my steering wheel will get stiff/lock up and pull the car and its hard to control it sometimes”

STEERING · reported 2025-09-23

“My 2019 lincoln mkz check engine light came on. The repair shop said coolant was leaking into #3 cylinder from cracks in the engine block. Per alerts the shop receives from ford, this is a known issue and there is no way to repair this issue. The engine will need to be replaced. My powertrain…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2025-08-08

“My 2019 lincoln mkz check engine light came on. The repair shop said coolant was leaking into #3 cylinder from cracks in the engine block. Per alerts the shop receives from ford, this is a known issue and there is no way to repair this issue. The engine will need to be replaced. My powertrain…”

ENGINE · reported 2025-08-08
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz as of July 13, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.