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#BS-2019-LINMKZ-22F2

2019 Lincoln Mkz

Based on reports from 15 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

127

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Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 15 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

3 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 116K miles.

!Inspect the SteeringMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical3 (20%)

Steering3 (20%)

Engine2 (13%)

Drivetrain2 (13%)

Collision Avoidance2 (13%)

Structure:body1 (7%)

Other1 (7%)

Fuel System1 (7%)

2019 Lincoln Mkz: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 116,100 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 116K-mile mark.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Lincoln Mkz. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

25V442000Sep 2025

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Lincoln Mkz is the 2008 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is accessories - interior.

2019 Lincoln Mkz vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

122

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical midsize cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 15 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Lincoln Mkz Model Years

2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

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2019 Lincoln Mkz: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Lincoln Mkz?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Lincoln Mkz is related to the electrical, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2019 Lincoln Mkz reliable?

The 2019 Lincoln Mkz has 15 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.

How much does it cost to fix 2019 Lincoln Mkz problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2019 Lincoln Mkz have any recalls?

Yes, the 2019 Lincoln Mkz has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Lincoln Mkz problems start?

Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 116,100 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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