2019 Lincoln MKZ problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
20 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
58,138 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 7 of 20 complaints (35.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 3 | 15.0% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 10.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 5.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Engine | 7 |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Engine: 7; Unknown Or Other: 4; Electrical System: 3; Steering: 3; Power Train: 2; Forward Collision Avoidance: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 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 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 18 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 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 9 |
2019: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 4; 2025: 4; 2026: 9
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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 11630704 · 2024-12-14 (December 14, 2024)
The steering wheel is loose and feels as if it wants to come apart from the steering column.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11630704 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11689271 · 2025-09-23 (September 23, 2025)
Randomly my steering wheel will get stiff/lock up and pull the car and its hard to control it sometimes
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11689271 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11673043 · 2025-07-12 (July 12, 2025)
On 10 May 2025 the car engine stalled at an intersection and would not restart. Had the car towed to the nearest Ford Dealership (Five Star Ford - Plano, Texas). The dealership repaired the failure by replacing the low pressure fuel pump. Failure is similar to 25V442000.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11673043 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11758064 · 2026-08-19 (August 19, 2026)
On XXX, the engine in my 2019 Lincoln MKZ (Mileage 58,089) with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine suffered a catastrophic, sudden failure while driving. The vehicle began to overheat & run extremely rough, triggering multiple warning lights. It is now inoperable and unsafe to drive. The vehicle was towed to a Lincoln dealership (Tasca Lincoln in [XXX]) for diagnosis. The work order number is RO #XXX. The dealership confirmed the failure is due to a well-documented manufacturing defect known as "coolant intrusion," where the engine block cracks internall…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11758064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11627144 · 2024-11-24 (November 24, 2024)
The 2019 Lincoln MKZ electrical system is faulty in my vehicle. Despite having all doors locked with car on and running someone was still able to open my door from the outside and essentially was carjacked, robbed, and severely beaten by 6 men. I did file a police report so it’s all documented along with photographs of my injuries sustained.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11627144 at NHTSA ↗