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2019 Lincoln MKZ

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

Body PASSENGER CAR

The 2019 Lincoln MKZ is a passenger car that requires 5.7 quarts of engine oil with a recommended viscosity of 5W-30, 0W-30, or 5W-20, placing it within the standard maintenance framework for the model line. With only 17 owner complaints recorded for this model year and a single recall, the 2019 MKZ demonstrates notably improved reliability compared to earlier iterations, as the complaint data spanning 2006–2020 shows a steady decline from a peak of 281 complaints in 2008 to just 2 in 2020. This positions the 2019 model near the lower end of the complaint spectrum, suggesting that by this point in the model's production run, many of the initial quality issues had been addressed, though prospective buyers should still verify that any individual vehicle's open recall has been addressed.

Model year202020192018201720162015201420132012

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 0W-30 / 5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque150 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 67R · 390 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 67R · 390 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R18/XL 100WOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Cabin air filterDG9Z19N619D

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length194.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase112.2 in
Curb weight3909 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.2 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)59/41

Performance & power Independent road tests

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

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

4.8–9.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.80 sec — 2017 Reserve 3.0T Sedan
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2017Reserve 3.0T Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V64.80 sec13.40 sec400 hpAWD
2017Reserve 3.0T Sedan 3.0L Twin-Turbo V65.20 sec13.70 sec400 hpAWD
2017Hybrid Reserve 2.0H Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec8.70 sec16.60 sec188 hpFWD
20143.7 Sedan 3.7L V66.50 sec14.80 sec300 hpAWD
2014EcoBoost Sedan 2.0L Turbo I-47.40 sec15.80 sec240 hpAWD
2014Hybrid Sedan 2.0L I-4 + Elec8.80 sec16.70 sec188 hpFWD
20133.7 Sedan 3.7L V66.30 sec14.80 sec300 hpAWD
20133.7 Sedan 3.7L V66.40 sec14.70 sec300 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 5W-30 / 0W-30 / 5W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 150 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity8.9, Inverter
Engine Coolant Capacity11.4
Engine Coolant Capacity11.5
Engine Coolant Capacity11.5 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity11.4 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · 0W-30 · 5W-20 · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs150 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) BearingsOHV Engines: 26 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel BoltsOHV Engines: 59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14-17 ft-lbs
Main BearingsOHV Engines: 59 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs15 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/StudsOHV Engines: 35 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts150 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148.0
Rear Wheel Hub148.0
Front Wheel Hub148.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.051 in
Spark Plug Torque9 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.37 lbs
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity5.24 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.12 lbs
Oil TypeYN-35
Oil Capacity5.24 oz

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum65.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum80.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum46.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum80.0 Engine On psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 66.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 111.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 66.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.043; Rear: .374
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
162 ft. lbs., Step 2: 142 inch lbs.62 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 90°, Step 5: Turn 90°.5.2 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Bolts 1-814.8 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs. Step 3: 41 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90°. Step 5: 90°.5.2 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8337 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Bolt 144 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new studs12.5 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 40,000 miFuel Filter (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)
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.

Across the MKZ’s federal record, complaints and recalls were highest in the early-to-mid generation—peaking at 281 complaints in 2008 and 14 recalls in 2014—then trended downward, with a temporary 2017 complaint spike to 129 before dropping sharply. The 2019 model sits near the end of that arc: with 17 complaints, 1 recall, 0 investigations, and 127 TSBs, it is lower-risk than 2018 (31 complaints, 2 recalls, 137 TSBs) and roughly comparable to the 2020 model (2 complaints, 1 recall, 82 TSBs), though 2020 has even fewer reported incidents. Reported complaints were thinly distributed, with three each labeled Unknown/Other, Engine, and Steering, plus two crash-related complaints and no fire complaints; the data does not specify root causes. Given the declining trend and the lowest complaint and recall counts of any year except 2020, the 2019 MKZ looks like one of the more dependable used choices in this generation. Verify service history and any open recalls before buying.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
127
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
17
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 17 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other3
Engine3
Steering3
Power Train,Engine1
Power Train1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V442000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 27/06/2025

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… Remedy: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 127 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
SSM 545892026-02-17Electrical SystemSome 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
SSM 541162025-08-07Electrical SystemVarious 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC 3 may experience a…
24B47 S12025-05-10Unknown Or OtherCERTAIN 2018-2024 MODEL YEAR VARIOUS VEHICLES — UPDATE SYNC SOFTWARE
24B47 S12024-12-03Unknown Or OtherCertain 2018 - 2024 Model Year Various Vehicles Update SYNC Software

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

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 MKZ take?

5.7 qt of Turbo Engines: Above 20°F : 5W-30, Temperatures below -22°F 0W-30 may be used.; Non Turbo Equipped Engines: Above 20°F: 5W-20, Temperatures below -22°F 0W-20 may be used., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 MKZ have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.