2016-2019 Lincoln MKT recall: Driver and Passenger Door Trim May Detach
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 1, 2025.
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- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles. The driver and front passenger B-Pillar door trim may detach while driving.
- The risk
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
11,852 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 85 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
5 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016:
- Oct. 13, 2025 2015-2019 Ford Flex, 2015-2016, 2018-2019 Ford Taurus, 2015-2016 Ford C-Max and 7 more models recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (agency record)
- Dec. 20, 2024 2019 Ford Fiesta, 2019 Ford Flex, 2019 Lincoln MKT recall: Rearview Camera Image May Not Display (agency record)
- Feb. 10, 2020 2013-2018 Ford Flex, 2013-2018 Ford Taurus, 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT recall: Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture (agency record)
- Aug. 20, 2018 2018 Ford Edge, 2019 Ford Flex, 2019 Lincoln MKT and 1 more model recall: Alternator and Starter Cables may be Loose (agency record)
- Dec. 22, 2016 2016-2017 Ford Flex, 2016-2017 Lincoln MKT, 2017 Ford Explorer and 2 more models recall: Oil Leak from Turbocharger (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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 November 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 became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 2, 2025.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Lincoln MKT 2016-2019
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V827000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 1, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 11,852 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25SD5 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record