2019 Lincoln MKC problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
115 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
58,278 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2019 model year. Data snapshot: . 20 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 87 of 115 complaints (75.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 9 | 7.8% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 7 | 6.1% |
| Braking behavior | 3 | 2.6% |
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 1.7% |
| Steering behavior | 2 | 1.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 87 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 10 |
| Back Over Prevention | 6 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Service Brakes | 2 |
Engine: 87; Electrical System: 12; Unknown Or Other: 10; Back Over Prevention: 6; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Power Train: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Service Brakes: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 8 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 8; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 95 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 39 |
| 2024 | 11 |
| 2025 | 24 |
| 2026 | 34 |
2019: 2; 2020: 2; 2021: 1; 2022: 2; 2023: 39; 2024: 11; 2025: 24; 2026: 34
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 9 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 7 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 3 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11678637 · 2025-08-05 (August 5, 2025)
On or about July 29, 2025, the check engine light illuminated in my 2019 Lincoln MKC Sport with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine. A mechanic inspected the vehicle on August 4, 2025, and confirmed coolant is entering cylinder one, likely due to a blown head gasket or, less likely, an engine block crack. Symptoms include coolant loss, potential misfiring, and the check engine light activation. The issue was identified through diagnostic testing (e.g., borescope inspection or compression test, pending specific results). No external coolant leaks were observ…
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Owner report 11687553 · 2025-09-16 (September 16, 2025)
My car has been in and out of the shop since I purchased it, while still under the company’s warranty. I have went months without my vehicle at times. I feel these issues were directly related to a known engine failure/faulty engine by the manufacturer. My car was in a shop for nearly two months due to a rough idle without any diagnosis because it wasn’t producing a code. I brought the vehicle back in around a month later due to the same rough idle and was told the vehicle needed a new purge valve. Currently, my vehicle is at a Ford dealership…
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Owner report 11525766 · 2023-06-07 (June 7, 2023)
https://abc7chicago.com/ford-lincoln-mkc-suv-recall-fire-concerns/13337855/ The issue stems from a battery monitoring sensor that, because of where it's placed in the vehicle, could get damaged when the battery or electric components around it are serviced. The damage could cause a short circuit that, because there's no fuse in the circuitry, could lead to overheating and a fire. The vehicles involved are model year 2015 through 2019 Lincoln MKC SUVs I am reporting this because of the article that was distributed (above). Per your site, I do…
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Owner report 11529516 · 2023-06-29 (June 29, 2023)
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to shudder. The engine overheated warning light and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact’s son was able to drive the vehicle to the contact’s residence. The contact then stated that after the vehicle had been parked for approximately two days, she started the vehicle and the vehicle started to shudder with the engine overheated warning light, and the check engine warning light illuminated wa…
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Owner report 11715798 · 2026-02-05 (February 5, 2026)
Engine warning light went on. Replaced spark plugs and coil to cylinder # 2. Then, Traction control light indicated system off. Technician advised the need for dealership software upgrade to ABS. Dealership advised that engine block allowing coolant intrusion into #2 cylinder. Needs a new engine. And need for a new ABS module, also defective.
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Owner report 11731447 · 2026-04-15 (April 15, 2026)
Engine failure TSB 19-2346, A known/common issue with this engine. The car only has 73,790 miles on it. The car started shaking when started, engine light on, empty coolant reservoir and off then parking brake came on randomly several times , and the brakes locked up twice, which resulted in going over a curb. Discontinued driving the vehicle after that incident obviously due to safety. Ford service center gave a $13,000 repair estimate. The vehicle is still at Ford and available for inspection.
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Owner report 11605245 · 2024-07-29 (July 29, 2024)
The coolant/ transmission fluid is found to be leaking into the engine. Now I to pay for a new engine when I have had the car 1 year and 8 months. I still owe $22,000 on the vehicle, and while it’s said that Lincoln knew about this problem, no recall was ever issued. I am 3,000 miles over the warranty, but there are no security message popping up to say this is a problem. The dealership said nothing is firing of to warn of a problem in the computer either. I had the oil changed 1 month ago but was not told or warned of an engine defect eithe…
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Owner report 11646921 · 2025-03-07 (March 7, 2025)
I started my car with no prior warning light or malfunction alerts on my dashboard or Lincoln phone app. Upon shifting into drive, the vehicle began shaking severely, accompanied by a loud rattling noise for the first time. I had the car towed to a Lincoln dealership, where they evaluated the issue (see attached file for their conclusion). Seeking a second opinion, I had it towed again to an independent service center, where they determined that a cracked electrical plug caused a transmission fluid leak. The defect put our safety at risk, as I …
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Owner report 11715145 · 2026-02-02 (February 2, 2026)
My power steering wheel stopped working . I got an alert : steering assist fault service required. Took the car to the dealer , this cost me $5,700.
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Owner report 11758708 · 2026-08-22 (August 22, 2026)
Coolant intrusion into the cylinder and requires a replacement of the long block engine assembly which was a known issue by Ford/Lincoln with no recalls issued. The problem has been confirmed by authorized Ford/Lincoln dealer and independent service center. Warning lights illuminated when car was brought to dealer for inspection. It poses significant safety risk that actively endanger me and passengers while driving due to sudden loss of power, engine stalling, engine fire, loss of braking and steering assistance.
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