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2019 Lincoln Mkc
Common Problems

Ranked from 52 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.

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High severity
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Medium

9 Common Problems

Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.

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  1. 1

    Recall repair delays for engine issues

    17complaints
    Medium severityEngine

    Multiple reports of delayed recall repairs for engine misfires and coolant leakage, with customers experiencing extended waiting periods.

    Related recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000

  2. 2

    Coolant Intrusion into Engine

    13complaints
    High severityEngine

    Coolant leaks into the engine causing misfires, check engine light, and engine failure.

    Related recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000

  3. 3

    Engine Misfire and Check Engine Light

    9complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine misfires and check engine light illuminates due to coolant intrusion or other issues.

    $200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000

  4. 4

    Engine Overheating

    7complaints
    High severityEngine

    Engine overheats due to coolant intrusion, causing engine damage and requiring replacement.

    $150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs labor
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    Related recalls: 23V378000, 25V685000

  5. 5

    Battery and Electrical System Issues

    6complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Battery and electrical systems fail, causing multiple warning lights and system malfunctions.

    Related recall: 25V685000

  6. 6

    Back Over Prevention System Malfunction

    5complaints
    Medium severityOther

    Back over prevention system displays distorted images or fails to function properly, creating visibility hazards.

  7. 7

    Battery issues leading to vehicle failure

    4complaints
    Medium severityElectrical

    Battery failures result in the vehicle failing to start, requiring jumpstarts and sometimes leading to overheating.

    Related recall: 25V685000

  8. 8

    Steering System Failure

    4complaints
    High severitySteering

    Power steering system stops working, requiring expensive repairs or replacement.

  9. 9

    Suspension and power train vibrations

    2complaints
    Medium severitySuspension

    The vehicle vibrates severely on patched roads, indicating a potential issue with the suspension or power train.

    $150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs labor
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Other years & sources

2017 Lincoln MkcAll NHTSA complaints for this vehicle →

Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.