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2019 Lincoln MKT

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 MKT.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Lincoln MKT is a mid‑size SUV built on Lincoln’s traditional body‑on‑frame architecture and paired with an automatic six‑speed transmission, drawing 5.7 qt of oil that meets the 0W‑30 or 0W‑20 viscosity specifications and achieving EPA ratings of 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined. Its modest total of nine owner complaints and four recalls places it well below the model’s historical peak of 69 complaints in 2013, aligning more closely with the low‑complaint year of 2017 that recorded just three issues. Consequently, the 2019 MKT sits toward the more reliable end of the 2010‑2019 complaint spectrum, suggesting a comparatively steadier ownership experience despite the lingering focus on structural and back‑over‑prevention concerns.

Model year201920182017201620152014201320122011

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-30 / 0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/21/17 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/55R19 101HOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length207.5 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height67.3 in
Wheelbase117.7 in
Curb weight4943 lb
Track (front / rear)65.7 / 65.7 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 21 / 17 mpg
DrivetrainAll-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MKT of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.1 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.10 sec — 2010 EcoBoost Wagon
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2010EcoBoost Wagon 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.60 sec355 hpAWD
2010EcoBoost Wagon 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.60 sec355 hpAWD
2010EcoBoost Wagon 3.5L Twin-Turbo V66.10 sec14.70 sec355 hpAWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 0W-30 / 0W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity10.9 qt
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity13.7
Engine Coolant Capacity13.2
Engine Oil0W-30 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Engine OilSAE 5W · SAE 5W

Engine torques

Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub258 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub258.0
Rear Wheel Hub258.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.051 in
Spark Plug Torque11 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity2.31-2.44 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity7.90-8.90 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance750 cca

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)55.0
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)55.0

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 13; Rear: 24.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 122.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 76.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.122; Rear: .394
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°.71 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
171 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°.71 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.17 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
117 ft. lbs., Step 2: 32 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.17 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-814.8 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
17.4 ft. lbs.7.4 ft. lbs
2Turn 45°
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new manifold studs13.3 ft. lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Intake7.4 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new manifold studs8.8 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Lincoln MKT arrives at the tail end of a generation that saw a dramatic improvement in owner-reported complaints after a turbulent start. Early years were plagued by high complaint volumes—peaking at 69 in 2013—and a spike of 8 recalls that same year, but from 2016 onward complaints consistently fell to single digits, signaling a maturing platform. The 2019 model logged 10 complaints, a modest increase over the 7 in 2018 and 3 in 2017, yet still far below the early-generation average. Its 4 recalls are slightly elevated compared to the prior two years (2 and 3, respectively), while its 46 technical service bulletins mark the lowest count of the entire generation, suggesting fewer widespread service advisories. Notably, 6 of the 10 complaints involve back-over prevention, though the data does not specify a root cause. Overall, the 2019 MKT represents a relatively solid choice within this generation, but the concentration of rear-visibility complaints and the recall count recommend a careful check of the backup camera and parking sensors before purchase.

4
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
46
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 5 components.

Structure,Back Over Prevention3
Back Over Prevention3
Structure1
Unknown Or Other1
Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V548000Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/RegulatorReported 20/08/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free…

24V951000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 20/12/2024

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Flex, Fiesta, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed January 22, 2025. A second notice will be…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 46 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25E08-S12026-06-30Power TrainPowertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming
25E08 S12026-04-14Power TrainNEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD - Emissions Recall 25E08 – Supplement #1 Certain 2016 – 2019…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 MKT take?

5.7 qt of Turbo: 0W-30 Meeting Ford Specification WSSM2C953-A1 or equivalent, Non-Turbo: 0W-20 meeting Ford specification WSSM2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 MKT have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the MKT get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.