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Safety ratings
2019 Lincoln MKZ HEV 4 DR FWD
- Lane departure warningStandard
- Forward collision warningStandard
- Electronic stability controlStandard
Crash test videos & photos
No public crash-test footage is available for this vehicle.
Recalls (1)
- BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARECampaign 25V442000 · 27/06/2025
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, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Owner complaints
Most-reported areas
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM3
- STRUCTURE2
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE2
- STEERING1
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
- ENGINE1
- POWER TRAIN1
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
Read individual complaints (11 most recent)
These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.
- 12/14/2024· STEERING
The steering wheel is loose and feels as if it wants to come apart from the steering column.
- 11/24/2024· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
- 11/02/2024· ENGINE
Engine failed due to coolant intrusion into cylinders. This is a known design flaw in this engine
- 10/18/2023· STRUCTURE
While driving with the doors locked, any passenger is able to open any of the passenger doors while the car is moving.
- 07/26/2025· POWER TRAIN
On models 2017-2019 Lincoln mkz’s there is a tsb known issue for coolant intrusion in the cylinders. I need an engine replacement. This should be a recall in these cars
- 07/19/2019· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. NO INDICATION OF SPEED NOR FUEL LEVEL.
- 07/12/2025· FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
- 06/16/2023· ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCECrash
i put the car in park and it accelerated and hit the corner of my garage. when it was towed to the dealer for repair - i was told the message on the car was shift malfunction there was damage to the front grill, hood and passenger side quarter panel the vehicle is at Southgate Lincoln for repair and available for inspection i've asked the insurance company to investigate. there were no warning messages prior to impact someone could have been seriously injured and i could have had serious property damage
- 04/20/2023· FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCECrash
2019 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE COLLISION WARNING RADAR.
- 03/27/2024· STRUCTURE
I was driving in normal conditions with nothing near me and my glass sunroof (closed) exploded and shattered.
- 03/22/2020· SEATS
I WAS DRIVING AND SMELT BURNING. MY MAKE UP MIRROR WAS IN MY FRONT SEAT. SEEMS LIKE THE SUN BOUNCED OFF THE MIRROR AND CAUGHT THE SEAT ON FIRE.I WAS STATIONARY AT A REDLIGHT.