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2016 Lincoln MKC Engine Problems

Complaints
41about this part
Share
51%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
82,000miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the engine of the 2016 Lincoln MKC, 51% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 5 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

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

“The engine started stalling when cranking up in a parked position, after filling up with gas, but lately it also stalls just when cranking up in a parked position. The engine light is on.”

NHTSA complaint #11209237, filed 2019-05, 80,000 miles

“I purchased a 2016 Lincoln MKC 2.0 with 96k miles on it 2 months ago, and we just discovered a coolant leak into the first cylinder, causing a cracked head gasket. The engine needs to be replaced, and will cost $15k. Many other drivers have experienced this problem and reported it, and Ford has done nothing to correct the main issue. This problem is causing overheating of the engine, and could potentially cause injury if not fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #11658213, filed 2025-05

“At 85,000 miles I was experiencing a grinding noise coming from my front end when making sharp turns to left or right. Took car to my mechanic immediately for diagnosis. They found the motor mounts and rear differential is binding and close to failure. My mechanic contacted FOMOCO to see about a replacement for the rear differential and was told that there were not any available due to a REDESIGN of the product. He was asked to check back in two weeks! Two weeks w/o my transportation! …”

NHTSA complaint #11685464, filed 2025-09

“While driving a short distance to work, my 2016 MKC check engine light came on. The previous week I noticed that the engine hesitated slightly when it first started, but it drove normally. However, when the light came on, my husband took the vehicle to the dealership where we bought it in Dec 2019. We were shocked when we were told this was a very common problem with this type of engine, a 2.0 eco boost, and that the engine would have to be replaced due to coolant intrusion, at the cost of $9300! …”

NHTSA complaint #11683109, filed 2025-08

“We purchased the vehicle about a year and a half ago and about three months after we purchased it. The check engine light went on. We’ve had the vehicle into the dealership several times we’ve had the problem fixed supposedly twice we put in over $1000 in fixing it and now the check engine light came on again And the car stopped running saying it’s overheating. Took it to the dealership and now they say the car needs a whole new engine because they antifreeze is leaking leaked into the engine so they’re quoting us a $12,000 repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11652126, filed 2025-04

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20199275%
20184762%
201711057%
20164151%
20153325%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKC

Transmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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