2019 LINCOLN MKX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
22
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2019 LINCOLN MKX
The 2019 LINCOLN MKX has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 22 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year.
Recalls for the 2019 LINCOLN MKX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2019 LINCOLN MKX, potentially affecting up to 200,334 vehicles.
Recall 25V442000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
| 200,237 vehicles 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, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain...
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.
View full details →Recall 20V550000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 97 vehicles affected
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Edge, Transit Connect and Lincoln MKX and 2020 Escape and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
Consequence: Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function. A transmission fluid leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the risk of fire.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the start/stop accumulator, free of charge. The recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S49.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2019 LINCOLN MKX
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2019 LINCOLN MKX.
Safety Rating for the 2019 LINCOLN MKX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2019 LINCOLN MKX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2019 LINCOLN MKX
Ford Motor Company has issued 22 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2019 LINCOLN MKX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
SSM 52076 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Some 2019-2021 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with all wheel drive (AWD) may exhibit a noise from the rear of the vehicle while approaching the vehicle or prior to starting engine. This may be due to the rear drive unit (RDU) actuator learning process. Reprogram the software in the AWD module to...
TSB 21-2340 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Some 2019 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine built on or before 22-Aug-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various strategies within the PCM software. To correct the...
TSB 21-2340 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2019 Edge/Nautilus vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine built on or before 22-Aug-2019 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P04DB stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to various strategies within the PCM software. To correct the...
TSB 21-2322 — STRUCTURE:BODY
This article supersedes TSB 17-0065 to update the Service Procedure and vehicles affected. Some 2015-2019 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019 Nautilus vehicles built on or before 05-Jun-2019 may exhibit a rattle or flutter noise from the underbody of the vehicle while moving. This may be due to the movement of...
SSM 49820 — EQUIPMENT
Some 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicle owners may experience a condition of missing Authorization, Command and Control, Battery Charging Details or Phone-as-a-Key setup buttons/selections in their FordPass or LincolnWay App. This condition is due to an error within the FordPass or LincolnWay App and not due to a concern on...
SSM 49565 — EQUIPMENT
Some 2019-2020 Edge/Nautilus vehicles may exhibit an inoperative power liftgate with or without diagnostic trouble code U3000-49 stored in the rear gate trunk module (RGTM). This may be due to the RGTM software. To correct the condition, reprogram the RGTM using the latest software level of the appropriate Ford diagnostic...
SSM 49412 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Some 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit an inaccurate instrument panel cluster (IPC) navigation ETA that conflicts with the navigation ETA in the SYNC display center stack. This may be due to the software in the IPC. To correct the condition, reprogram the IPC using the latest software level of the...
SSM 49179 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2015-2020 Edge, 2016-2018 MKX, and 2019-2020 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit the parking lamps stay on and/or the trailer lights flicker with vehicle turned off when a trailer is connected to the vehicle. This may be due to the software in the trailer module (TRM). To correct the condition, reprogram...
SSM 49084 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Some 2017-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit inoperative remote features via Ford Pass/Lincoln Way mobile app , incomplete user authorization and/or no modem electronic serial number (ESN) displayed. To correct this condition prior to programming, remove the TCU fuse for 5 minutes then reinstall. Delete...
SSM 48546 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SSM 48546 - 2019 Nautilus - Inaccurate IPC Navigation Estimated Time To Arrival (ETA), Correct ETA Displayed In SYNC Display Center Stack Some 2019 Nautilus vehicles may exhibit an inaccurate instrument panel cluster (IPC) navigation ETA that conflicts with the navigation ETA in the SYNC display center stack. This may...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2019 LINCOLN MKX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LINCOLN MKX
- 2014 LINCOLN MKX — 48 complaints
- 2015 LINCOLN MKX — 26 complaints
- 2016 LINCOLN MKX — 190 complaints
- 2017 LINCOLN MKX — 55 complaints
- 2018 LINCOLN MKX — 33 complaints
- 2019 LINCOLN MKX (current)
- 2020 LINCOLN MKX — 0 complaints
- 2021 LINCOLN MKX — 0 complaints
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