Ford recalls 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles with potential door trim detachment during driving, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact Ford for free repair by July 2026.
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles because the driver and front passenger door trim can detach while driving, creating a road hazard. This could increase the risk of a crash if the trim becomes loose. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224158-ford-lincoln-mkt-2019-door-trim-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224158-ford-lincoln-mkt-2019-door-trim-detachment-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V827000
“Ford Lincoln MKT 2019: Door Trim Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224158-ford-lincoln-mkt-2019-door-trim-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 25V827000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V827000).
The door trim can detach while driving, which may create a road hazard. This detachment could increase the risk of a crash if the trim becomes loose and obstructs the driver or passenger.
Owners of 2016-2019 Lincoln MKT vehicles are affected. Drivers and front passenger occupants are most at risk due to potential door trim detachment during driving.
Check if your Lincoln MKT was manufactured between 2016 and 2019. The recall involves the driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim.
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a repair for free.
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.
The driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim may detach while driving, creating a road hazard that could increase crash risk.
Your Lincoln MKT was manufactured between 2016 and 2019. The recall involves the driver and front passenger B-pillar door trim.
Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim free of charge. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in July 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V827000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V827000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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