NHTSA recall 25V-827 (25V827000)
structure recall reported December 1, 2025 - about 11,852 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V827000
- Also written as
- 25V-827
- Manufacturer number
- 25SD5
- Reported
- December 1, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~11,852
- Component
- structure
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Door trim that detaches while driving can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 July 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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-827 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.