2019 LINCOLN MKZ Problems

Complaints Reported

Complaints by Component

STEERING

2 complaints

Randomly my steering wheel will get stiff/lock up and pull the car and its hard to control it sometimes

Sep 23, 2025

The steering wheel is loose and feels as if it wants to come apart from the steering column.

Dec 14, 2024

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE

1 complaint

My 2019 Lincoln MKZ check engine light came on. The repair shop said coolant was leaking into #3 cylinder from cracks in the engine block. Per alerts the shop receives from Ford, this is a known issue and there is no way to repair this issue. The engine will need to be replaced. My powertrain warranty ended 4 month earlier. My car has 45,500 miles on it. I talked to the dealership and they advised calling Lincoln directly. I call Lincoln and they confirmed this is a known issue. I was told that my car didn't meet the out of warranty criteria to receive any assistance to replace the defective engine. They wouldn't tell me what the parameters are and said I would need to pay the full cost to replace the engine. My understanding from the shop is they see many Escapes and MKZ with this engine issue but never seen one with this low of mileage. Lincoln told me to keep my replacement receipts in case there is a recall. I

Sep 11, 2025

POWER TRAIN

1 complaint

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

Jul 26, 2025

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

1 complaint

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.

Jul 12, 2025

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER

1 complaint

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.

Nov 24, 2024

Injuries: 1

ENGINE

1 complaint

Engine failed due to coolant intrusion into cylinders. This is a known design flaw in this engine

Nov 02, 2024

STRUCTURE

1 complaint

I was driving in normal conditions with nothing near me and my glass sunroof (closed) exploded and shattered.

Mar 27, 2024

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

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

Jun 16, 2023

Crash: 1

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 complaint

2019 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE COLLISION WARNING RADAR.

Apr 20, 2023

Crash: 1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 complaint

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. NO INDICATION OF SPEED NOR FUEL LEVEL.

Jul 19, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many problems does the 2019 LINCOLN MKZ have?

The 2019 LINCOLN MKZ currently has 11 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.

What are the most common problems with 2019 LINCOLN MKZ?

The most common problems reported for the 2019 LINCOLN MKZ are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.

Where does this 2019 LINCOLN MKZ problem data come from?

All problem and complaint data for the 2019 LINCOLN MKZ comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.