2019 Lincoln MKC Engine Problems
Owners have filed 91 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2019 Lincoln MKC, 75% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 51,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (31% of reports).
- 91engine complaints
- 51,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $8,550typical repair cost reported by owners
- 29%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coolant intrusion: mentioned in 28 of 91 complaints (31%)
- Long block: mentioned in 10 of 91 complaints (11%)
- Engine contacted: mentioned in 9 of 91 complaints (10%)
- Technical service: mentioned in 6 of 91 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2019 Lincoln MKC at $8,550, and half of them between $3,000 and $10,000.
Based on 9 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2022–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 91 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 2 a fire.
Lincoln MKC engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Problem: 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. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
EnginePark outside
Problem: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S28.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
Sept 2026. Coolant intrusion. Causes engine light to illuminate, engine to overheat, rendering vehicle unable/unsafe to drive, potential fire risk. The failure was diagnosed by Lincoln dealer as a known defect via technical service bulletin. My research revealed this defect is found in numerous…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2019 Lincoln MKCs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 91 owner complaints about engine for the 2019 Lincoln MKC (75% of the 122 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2019 Lincoln MKC engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 51,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2019 Lincoln MKC?
Owners report a typical cost of $8,550 (half paid between $3,000 and $10,000), from 9 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2019 Lincoln MKC?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 28 of 91 complaints, followed by “long block” (10).
See all 2019 Lincoln MKC problems or engine problems across all MKC years.