2019 Ford Fusion vs 2019 Lincoln MKZ
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 11, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2019 Ford Fusion | 2019 Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 311 | 20 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 159 | 127 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–42 | 20–41 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 79,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Fusion | Lincoln MKZ |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 150 | 7 |
| Power Train | 68 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 54 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 35 | 3 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 10 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 10 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 77 | 0 |
| Overheating | 52 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 50 | 0 |
| Stalling | 30 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 10 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 10 | 0 |
2019 Ford Fusion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.