2019 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints

Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (91), Electrical System (12), Unknown Or Other (10).

Key takeaways

  • 122 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 0 reported injuries.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine9175%
Electrical System1210%
Unknown Or Other108%
Engine And Engine Cooling76%
Back Over Prevention76%
Power Train65%
Service Brakes22%
Fuel/Propulsion System22%
Wheels22%
Lane Departure11%
Steering11%
Air Bags11%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2019 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD4/54/55/54/5
2019 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD4/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-01

See attached document for complaint

Engine - filed 2026-09-29

There is a coolant leak going into the cylinder 3 causing misfire and overheating and engine shutoff Car shut down and locked up on the highway and I had to coast to the shoulder and get it towed. The ford dealer said it needs an engine replacement specifically a long block assembly estimated at 10k. It was inspected...

Power Train,engine - filed 2026-09-27

I am filing an urgent safety complaint regarding a severe Ford/Lincoln EcoBoost engine defect, fraudulent recall reporting, and the illegal refusal of repair on my vehicle, which has only around 20,000 miles. Since this vehicle is under an active safety recall, the manufacturer and dealership have a strict legal obliga...

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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.