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2019 Lincoln MKC Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
5%of 123 total for the year
Median mileage
155miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2019 Lincoln MKC, 5% of the 123 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 155 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.

“While driving the vehicle (since 02/02/19), there is a constant vibration that feels like I'm driving on rumble strips over newly paved roads. When on patched roads, the vehicle shakes so violently, that it feels like the vehicle is going to fall apart. No pics to show or sound from the vehicle. There have been multiple trips the dealership, who initially reported it was a problem with flat spots in the tires, however, after they we changed (with tires from another vehicle on the lot) the problem continued. …”

NHTSA complaint #11192793, filed 2019-03, 155 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11767233, filed 2026-09

“The vehicle needs a complete engine replacement due to a coolant intrusion issue. The safety of myself and my family are of my utmost concern. Overheating of the system can cause sudden engine stalling, catastrophic power loss at highway speeds, a risk of collision, and toxic vapor exposure inside the vehicle. Furthermore, A leaking heater core vents sweet-smelling but toxic antifreeze vapors into the passenger compartment and prolonged breathing of heated glycol fumes can trigger dizziness, headaches, and nausea for the driver. All of which I have recently suffered from. …”

NHTSA complaint #11757514, filed 2026-08

“The coolant/ transmission fluid is found to be leaking into the engine. Now I to pay for a new engine when I have had the car 1 year and 8 months. I still owe $22,000 on the vehicle, and while it’s said that Lincoln knew about this problem, no recall was ever issued. I am 3,000 miles over the warranty, but there are no security message popping up to say this is a problem. The dealership said nothing is firing of to warn of a problem in the computer either. I had the oil changed 1 month ago but was not told or warned of an engine defect either ( I was under mileage that time). …”

NHTSA complaint #11605245, filed 2024-07

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #11763992, filed 2026-09

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201965%
201868%
2017105%
20161215%
20151814%

Other parts of the 2019 Lincoln MKC

Engine
92 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
7 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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.

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