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2019 Lincoln MKC Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
6%of 123 total for the year
Median mileage
67,343miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2019 Lincoln MKC, 6% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,343 miles.

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 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 the engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11758499, filed 2026-08, 95,000 miles

“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. The manufacturer, Lincoln, was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 55,304.”

NHTSA complaint #11764186, filed 2026-09, 55,304 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that the engine experienced rough idling after starting with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the spark plugs and coil pack; however, the failure recurred with the vehicle shuddering while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined 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 58,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11741772, filed 2026-06, 58,000 miles

“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 failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The failure mileage was approximately 76,131.”

NHTSA complaint #11763342, filed 2026-09, 76,131 miles

“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the temperature gauge started to indicate that the engine was overheating, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was a misfire in cylinders #2 and #3. The contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11699947, filed 2025-11, 58,555 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201976%
20181013%
20172312%
201679%

Other parts of the 2019 Lincoln MKC

Engine
92 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsInterior lighting
1 complaintsLane departure
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 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.

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