2019 Lincoln Mkc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (80) · Engine And Engine Cooling (6) · Electrical System (6)
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22 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater 2025-10-10 · campaign 25V685000 · 59,006 vehicles
Defect: 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 December 2026. Owners may contact Ford
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-09-03 · campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles
Defect: 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 vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 202
Engine 2023-05-26 · campaign 23V378000 · 142,734 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (99)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-05-09 · 25B51 · Other
certain 2021-2024 model year bronco, 2021-2024 model year bronco sport, 2020-2022 model year corsair and escape, 2016-2024 model year explorer, 2019-2020 model year fusion, 2016-2018 model year focus rs, 2022-2024 model year maverick, 2016-2019 model year mkc and 2019-2024 model year ranger vehicles
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-20 · 25N15 S1 · Other
customer satisfaction program 25n15 - supplement #1 certain 2015-2019 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera inspection for one-time replacement
Electrical System 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2165 to update the tsb service procedure. some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit various sync performance related concerns including but not limited to: display operation concerns navigation inoperative voice recognition concerns phone co
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
Unknown Or Other 2025-01-24 · TSB 25-2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: • customer concern of a vibration or rough idle in d or r • shudder while driving • lack of engine rpm • low performance, lack of acceleration on take off"
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 99 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Engine“after my check engine light came on the dealership performed a cooling system pressure test and borescope inspection which confirmed a cylinder 2 misfire caused by structural coolant intrusion into the engine block. the dealership repair estimate is over $14,000. as an elderly and handicapped individual facing unstable housing, this catastrophic v…”
2026-10-01 · Engine And Engine Cooling“see attached document for complaint…”
2026-09-29 · Engine“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 by the ford dealership. ther…”
2026-09-27 · Power Train“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 obligation to perform the recall rep…”
2026-09-16 · Engine“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 ford vehicles.…”
2026-09-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:other Fuel Types:turbo/Supercharger · 55,304 mi“the contact owns a 2019 lincoln mkc. the contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and head gasket failure. the contact was informed that the engine and turbo charger needed to be replaced. th…”
2026-09-14 · Power Train“coolant intrusion into the engine at 20000miles. complete engine failure. lincoln dealership diagnosed that a long-block engine replacement is required. serious safety hazard due to potential sudden stalling while driving.…”
2026-09-10 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 76,131 mi“the contact owns a 2019 lincoln mkc. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle unexpectedly jolted. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that coolant was leaking into the engine block, causing engine …”
2026-08-22 · Engine“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 signif…”
2026-08-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 95,000 mi“the contact owns a 2019 lincoln mkc. the contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message “service soon” was displayed on the app, and the failure was caused by a misfire. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and it was determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine cylinders, which caused…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.