2019 Lincoln MKT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
102,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Back Over Prevention is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 16 complaints (62.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 6.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Back Over Prevention | 10 |
| Structure | 8 |
| Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Back Over Prevention: 10; Structure: 8; Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera: 1; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Suspension: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 3 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 3; 150,000 and above: 1
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 8 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 11 |
2021: 1; 2025: 4; 2026: 11
Pattern summary
Back Over Prevention leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11708278 · 2026-01-02 (January 2, 2026)
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. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rearview camera displayed a black image. The contact stated that upon shifting to drive(D), a message advising that the camera was unavailable was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the camera was reprogrammed; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was tak…
Owner-reported narrative. 119,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11708278 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11758153 · 2026-08-20 (August 20, 2026)
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that the third brake light plastic enclosure was cracked and detached. The windshield wiper vent screen had deteriorated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V827000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were on back order. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the brake light was replaced under warranty, but the failure recurred a year later. The windshield wiper vent screen and B-pillar trim were…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11758153 at NHTSA ↗