2019 Lincoln MKC
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 121
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Engine
Campaigns on file for 2019
None on file
76% of complaints
Complaints per year
2019: 121 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 130 |
| 2016 | 80 |
| 2017 | 191 |
| 2018 | 76 |
| 2019 | 121 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine
76% · 92 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Vehicle shut down completely while driving on the highway. The error message "The vehicle has shut down" Appearedin on the dashboard. Had there been a transport trailer behind us, we could have been killed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-10-28
Also filed under Electrical system
1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Answer: Engine / Powertrain (Engine Block & Cooling System).
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-11
Car started shaking roughly when started, check engine light came on for cylinder misfire. Known engine problem where coolant leaks in to the engine block due to a known defect from Ford for these 2.0L engines.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-07
Electrical system
10% · 12 reportsBack over prevention
6% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing rearview system braking.
Power train
5% · 6 reportsEngine and engine cooling
4% · 5 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2023-08-08Engine23V378000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023.
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2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger...
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026.
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Date not on fileEquipment25V685000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge.
Buy-smart checklist
2019 Lincoln MKC — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine: 92 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Back over prevention: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 25V685000 · Equipment
- Recall 23V378000 · Engine
- Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention
FAQ
- Is the 2019 Lincoln MKC reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln MKC?
- The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 76% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln MKC have?
- 3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.