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2016 Lincoln MKC Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
9%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
101,200miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2016 Lincoln MKC, 9% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 101,200 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the supercharger-A and the under boost needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the check engine warning light was illuminated again. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11734365, filed 2026-04, 60,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Upon inspection, the contact discovered a low coolant level. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into cylinders #2 and #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11674460, filed 2025-07, 120,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, he heard a sputtering and knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the vehicle started to overheat. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure and that the vehicle had begun to consume an abnormal amount of coolant. The contact stated that the A/C had also begun to blow hot air while activated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11522695, filed 2023-05, 82,400 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was shaking, and the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated that her brother had replaced the spark plugs and ignition coils. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that there was coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the spark plugs and coils needed to be replaced with OEM parts, and the turbocharger, purge valve, vacuum line, long block, and fuel pressure sensor needed to be replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #11693918, filed 2025-10, 158,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a coolant leak into cylinder #3 and the engine block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist as the VIN was not included in a recall, and the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11486419, filed 2022-09, 78,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201976%
20181013%
20172312%
201679%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKC

Engine
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Lincoln MKC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology