Ford recalls 2016–2019 Lincoln MKT over door trim that can come off while driving
The trim on the B-pillar, the post beside the front doors, can detach from the driver and front passenger sides while the vehicle is moving, creating a road hazard that raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will repair the B-pillar trim for free, but the final fix is expected in November 2026, and Ford will send more letters when it is ready. Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and give recall number 25SD5.
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Recall details
- Product
- Lincoln Mkt 2016–2019
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 11,852 vehicles
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V827000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 25SD5
- Model years: 2016–2019
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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.
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