2019 Lincoln MKC · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 27owner reports
- 62,000median miles
- $11,000median quote
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 21, 2026 · checked Sep 9, 2026
91 of the 115 complaints on this car are about the engine. 27 of those describe engine failure. Only misfire is reported more often on this car.
Tick what matches of 27 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (27 reports) and the short block or long block (5 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the engine cover the 2019 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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 September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
What owners paid
8 of the 27 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $8,300 to $11,000.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 48,000 and 79,820 miles, from the 15 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Engine has coolant intrusion at 57,000 miles. Mechanic recommends full engine replacement.”
Filed Jun 6, 2026 · 57,000 miles
“Engine warning light went on. Replaced spark plugs and coil to cylinder # 2. Then, Traction control light indicated system off. Technician advised the need for dealership software upgrade to ABS. Dealership advised that engine block allowing coolant intrusion into #2 cylinder. Needs a new engine. And need for a new ABS module, also defective.”
Filed Feb 5, 2026
“My 2019 Lincoln MKC has the widespread coolant intrusion engine defect acknowledged by Ford. This is a premature internal engine failure due to design.”
Filed Feb 5, 2026
“Coolant leak, no warning overheating car turned off,needs new engine,coolant leak into cylinder ,only 62000 miles on the car”
Filed Aug 29, 2025 · 62,000 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 27 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Check engine light or misfire 37 reports