NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2019 Lincoln Mkt
Federal crash-test performance, recalls, and complaints, scored into one NHTSA Safety Index.
The 2019 Lincoln MKT is a full-size luxury SUV with three-row seating, aimed at buyers who want premium comfort and hauling capacity in a large, Ford-platform package. Positioned as a flagship family hauler in Lincoln's lineup, it appeals to those prioritizing space and refinement over sportiness. By 2019, it was nearing the end of its production run, making its safety profile especially worth scrutinizing for used-car shoppers.
The 2019 Lincoln Mkt earns an NHTSA Safety Index of 78 out of 100, an average result driven by its federal crash-test stars and its recall record. It has 4 recalls on record, reflected in the score.
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Reviewers generally regard the Lincoln MKT as a spacious and comfortable full-size luxury hauler that prioritizes interior refinement and passenger room over driving dynamics. Most note that by 2019 the design felt dated relative to newer competitors, though the cabin experience and available features remain highlights. Few reviewers focus on the MKT as a performance or technology leader.
NCAP // CRASH TESTCrash-test breakdown
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 13307
Index breakdown
NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record
STRUCTURE:BODY25V827000
Risk: Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD5. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall beca
Reported 2025-12-01
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA25V695000
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on October 25, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Mustang owner notification le
Reported 2025-10-13
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA24V951000
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank or distorted image can reduce the drivers view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S75.
Reported 2024-12-20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR18V548000
Risk: An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25.
Reported 2018-08-20
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints
9 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.