Does the 2019 Lincoln MKC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Lincoln MKC, the most recent reported on October 10, 2025 (Equipment: electrical, engine block heater). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln MKC?

Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (92 complaints), followed by electrical system (12).

How many 2019 Lincoln MKC complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 123 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2019 Lincoln MKC recalls and problems

3 recalls and 123 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Lincoln MKC.

recalls

123

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2019 Lincoln MKC recalls

Equipment: electrical, engine block heater

NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · reported October 10, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 59,006 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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 December 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.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · reported September 3, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.

Engine

NHTSA campaign 23V378000 · reported May 26, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 142,734 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine92
Electrical system12
Unknown or other10
Back over prevention7
Engine and engine cooling7
Power train6
Fuel/propulsion system2
Service brakes2
Wheels2
Air bags1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 22, 2026 · Engine
After my check engine light came on the dealership performed a cooling system pressure test and borescope inspection which confirmed a cylinder 2 misfire caused by structural coolant intrusion into the engine block. The dealership repair estimate is over $14,000. As an elderly and handicapped individual facing…

Oct 1, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
See attached document for complaint

Sep 29, 2026 · Engine
There is a coolant leak going into the cylinder 3 causing misfire and overheating and engine shutoff Car shut down and locked up on the highway and I had to coast to the shoulder and get it towed. The ford dealer said it needs an engine replacement specifically a long block assembly estimated at 10k. It was inspected…

Sep 27, 2026 · Engine
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. Since this vehicle is under an active safety recall, the manufacturer and dealership have a strict legal…

Sep 16, 2026 · Engine
Sept 2026. Coolant intrusion. Causes engine light to illuminate, engine to overheat, rendering vehicle unable/unsafe to drive, potential fire risk. The failure was diagnosed by Lincoln dealer as a known defect via technical service bulletin. My research revealed this defect is found in numerous Ford vehicles.

MKC model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2016	5	80	1	7
2017	3	193	7	2
2018	4	76	3	0
2019	3	123	1	2

Across all years, the 2017 MKC has the most complaints (193). All Lincoln MKC years →

Questions

Does the 2019 Lincoln MKC have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2019 Lincoln MKC, the most recent reported on October 10, 2025 (Equipment: electrical, engine block heater). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Lincoln MKC?: Owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (92 complaints), followed by electrical system (12).
How many 2019 Lincoln MKC complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 123 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 22, 2026.