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#BS-2019-LINMKC-2436

2019 Lincoln Mkc

Based on reports from 108 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
108
Crashes
3
Fires
2
Recalls
3
TSBs
97
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 108 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

navigation system doesnt work

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
2

coolant leaking in engine block

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

engine failure

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

73 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 37K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
8
30–60K
3
60–90K
2
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (8 reports) • Median: 37K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine (73 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Engine73 (68%)
Electrical10 (9%)
Other6 (6%)
Back Over Prevention3 (3%)
Drivetrain2 (2%)
Fuel System2 (2%)
Wheels & Tires2 (2%)
Suspension1 (1%)

2019 Lincoln Mkc: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 68% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Mkc, with 73 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 37K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Mkc, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Back Over Prevention Issues

Back Over Prevention complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Mkc, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 2% of all reports filed for the 2019 Lincoln Mkc, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

6
19
4
20
1
21
4
22
42
23
14
24
25
25
12
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2019 Lincoln Mkc. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

23V378000Park OutsideAug 2023

ENGINE

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.

25V572000Jan 2026

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

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.

25V685000

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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The worst model year for the Lincoln Mkc is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.

2019 Lincoln Mkc vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)

This vehicle

108

Class avg

351

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 108 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Lincoln Mkc Model Years

20192018201720162015
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2019 Lincoln Mkc: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Lincoln Mkc?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2019 Lincoln Mkc is related to the engine, with 73 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2019 Lincoln Mkc reliable?
The 2019 Lincoln Mkc has 108 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2019 Lincoln Mkc problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2019 Lincoln Mkc have any recalls?
Yes, the 2019 Lincoln Mkc has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lincoln Mkc problems start?
Based on 20 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 37,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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How is this different from Carfax?
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