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2019 Lincoln Nautilus

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

Body SUV

The 2019 Lincoln Nautilus is an SUV whose service profile begins with a 5.7-quart oil capacity accepting either 5W-30 or 5W-20 viscosity grades, baseline details that anchor any researcher cataloging long-term ownership demands. From a reliability standpoint, this model year sits at the top of the complaint ledger for the 2019–2026 production run, recording 95 total owner complaints with the electrical system named most often and eight recalls reinforcing the picture. That figure dwarfs the 2023 model year, which posted just 6 complaints, signaling that Lincoln largely addressed the early issues but also positioning the 2019 as the iteration that warrants the most careful scrutiny from anyone evaluating long-term dependability.

Model year20262025202420232022202120202019

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque162 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 94R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. · 800 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 94R Must use a AGM VRLA battery. · 800 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/60R18 105VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.8 in
Overall width76 in
Overall height66.1 in
Wheelbase111.8 in
Curb weight4306 lb
Track (front / rear)64.6 / 64.6 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 Nautilus of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

5.8–7.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 5.80 sec — 2019 Black Label 2.7T
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2019Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.40 sec335 hpAWD
2019Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.90 sec14.40 sec335 hpAWD
2019Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.00 sec14.50 sec335 hpAWD
2019Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V66.20 sec14.80 sec335 hpAWD
2019Reserve 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-46.80 sec15.30 sec245 hpAWD
2019Reserve 2.0T 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.60 sec245 hpAWD
2021Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.70 sec14.30 sec335 hpAWD
2021Black Label 2.7T 2.7L Twin-Turbo V65.80 sec14.40 sec335 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 / 5W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 162 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-4-2-5-3-6.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity2.0 L
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity6.0 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs89 inch lbs. ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts59 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts18 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts7.4 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts162 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub148.0
Rear 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
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft

Battery & A/C

Standard BCI Group Number94R Must use a AGM VRLA battery.
Standard BCI Cranking Performance800 cca

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum51.0 Low Pressure Side psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum87.0 Low Pressure Side psi
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)51.0-87.0 Low Pressure Side

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 41.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 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: 1.201; 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
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
114 ft. lbs., Step 2: 30 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.14 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
124 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 24 ft. lbs., Step 4: 90°.24 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
1Install new studs13.3 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Lower Bolt 144 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 inch lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.44 in
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 26 ft. lbs., Step 4: 180°.30 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 inch lbs., Step 2: 45°89 in

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.

In the 2019 model year the Lincoln Nautilus recorded 95 consumer complaints, the highest count across the 2019‑2026 span, while its 8 recalls were also above the subsequent years’ averages (5 in 2020 down to 0 in 2026). The volume of Technical Service Bulletins (141) matches the 2020 level but exceeds the declining trend seen after 2021, when tsb counts fell steadily to 27 by 2026. Although investigations were absent in 2019, they began appearing in 2020 and persisted through 2022, indicating that the spike in complaints prompted regulatory scrutiny that later subsided. The top complaint categories for 2019—Electrical System (18), Power Train (16), Unknown/Other (10), and Engine (6)—show a broader range of issues than later years, where complaints are markedly fewer and less diverse. Given that 2019 sits at the peak of both complaints and recalls for this generation, the data suggests it is a comparatively riskier year to purchase, and a later model year would likely offer a more reliable ownership experience.

8
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
141
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
95
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 95 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System18
Power Train16
Unknown Or Other10
Engine6
Seat Belts5
Power Train,Engine3
Steering2
Fuel/Propulsion System2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 8 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V076000Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelReported 11/02/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Ford Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank… Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will reprogram the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC), free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact customer…

19V031000Lane Departure: Lane Keep: Steering AssistReported 14/01/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The Lane Center Assist system may not adequately detect if a driver has their hands off the steering wheel for a prolonged period of time. Remedy: Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the Power Steering Control Module software, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 141 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TSB 26-21942026-04-26Power TrainThis bulletin supersedes 25-2627. Reason for update: To add a Step to reprogram the…
TSB 26-21712026-04-17EngineThis article updates TSB 25-2154. Reasons for update: *Parts List *Service Procedure to…
TSB 26-20922026-03-09Unknown Or OtherThis article supersedes TSB 25-2466 to add Bronco Sport, Escape, Maverick and Corsair, as…
SSM 545892026-02-17Electrical SystemSome 2019-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with SYNC3 may experience various…
TSB 25-26272026-02-09Power TrainThis article supersedes TSB 25-2552 to update the Parts List Some of the vehicles listed…

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 Nautilus take?

5.7 qt of Turbo: 5W-30; Non Turbo Engines: 5W-20, per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 Nautilus have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.