The 2019 Lincoln MKC presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding potential engine fire risks stemming from battery monitor sensor issues.
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2019 modelSpecifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior | mechanical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 18 | 18 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 105.9 | 18 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 19 |
| 2016 | 5 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 714 | 25.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
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| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2019 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | optional | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2018 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | standard | optional | optional | standard |
| 2017 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | standard | optional | standard | optional | optional | standard |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2016 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2015 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD Later Release | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
The 2019 Lincoln MKC presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding potential engine fire risks stemming from battery monitor sensor issues.
The 2018 Lincoln MKC presents an average reliability profile, with significant ownership considerations stemming from multiple critical recalls, particularly concerning engine fire risk.
The 2017 Lincoln MKC presents a mixed ownership proposition.
The 2016 Lincoln MKC presents a mixed ownership proposition.
The 2015 Lincoln MKC presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 5 published MKC reports, covering 2015 through 2019. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2019 Lincoln MKC presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding potential engine fire risks stemming from battery monitor sensor issues.
Published year coverage: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.
There is no single reliability answer for every Lincoln MKC. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2019 lincoln mkc presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding potential engine fire risks stemming from battery monitor sensor issues. and the 2019 lincoln mkc can represent reasonable value if purchased at a discount, reflecting its average reliability and the documented critical recalls. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
5 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2015 through 2019.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.