Recall 25V827000: 2016–2019 Lincoln MKT

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Dec 1, 2025
Vehicles affected
11,852
Models
1
Initiated by
ODI

The problem

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.

The fix

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 July 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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2016 Lincoln MKT
  • 2017 Lincoln MKT
  • 2018 Lincoln MKT
  • 2019 Lincoln MKT

Details

NHTSA campaign
25V827000
Manufacturer campaign
25SD5
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Components
Structure:body (Body & Structure)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology