KnownCarProblems2019 Lincoln Mkc Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 122 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Lincoln Mkc, most often about the engine (80% of complaints, typically around 58,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Mkc model year since 2000 and has 3 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2019 Lincoln Mkc problems
Engine
98 complaints · 80%Half of these problems showed up before 58,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
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…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started to shudder. The engine overheated warning light and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contactâs son was able to drive the vehicle to the contactâs residence. The…
Electrical
12 complaints · 10%Vehicle shut down completely while driving on the highway. The error message "the vehicle has shut down" appearedin on the dashboard. Had there been a transport trailer behind US, we could have been killed. Ford customer service is doing nothing for US. Very disappointing as my mother now has to drive a vehicle that…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that the messages "service advancetrac", "hill start assist not available", "system off - to save battery please turn off ignition or start engine" were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the battery and…
Other or unspecified
10 complaints · 8%Vehicle shut down completely while driving on the highway. The error message "the vehicle has shut down" appearedin on the dashboard. Had there been a transport trailer behind US, we could have been killed. Ford customer service is doing nothing for US. Very disappointing as my mother now has to drive a vehicle that…
Backup camera
7 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: rearview system braking.
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention). The dealer was contacted and…
The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln Mkc. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera had become inoperable while reversing. The local dealer was contacted, but the…
Transmission
6 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2019 Lincoln Mkc recalls
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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
Full defect summary
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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed january 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning january 2026 and june 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25v270. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning september 8, 2025.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 lincoln mkc, mustang, f-350 sd, f-250 sd, f-450 sd, 2015-2017 lincoln navigator, expedition, 2015-2018 edge, transit connect, 2016-2019 f-550 sd, transit, 2017-2019 econoline, and 2019 ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Engine
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2019 Lincoln Mkc
- What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln Mkc?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (98 complaints, typically around 58,500 miles); electrical (12 complaints); other or unspecified (10 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2019 Lincoln Mkc have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 10, 2025 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2019 a bad year for the Lincoln Mkc?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Mkc model year since 2000, with 122 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.