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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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20192018201720162015
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2019 Lincoln MKC2019 model

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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.

Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
201918252013.079.4111.76
201818252013.079.4111.76
201718252113.079.4111.2
201618262113.079.0511.2
201518252113.079.4111.2

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeTransmissionDrivetrain
2019suv42.3RegularAutomatic (S6)4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
2018—42.3RegularAutomaticAll-Wheel Drive
2017—42.3RegularAutomaticAll-Wheel Drive
2016suv42.3RegularAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive
2015suv42.3RegularAutomatic (S6)All-Wheel Drive

Pricing & configuration

Original pricing and model configuration where available.

YearBase priceTrimpricing
2019$43,035SelectBase price: $43,035, Trim: Select
2018$33,355PremierBase price: $33,355, Trim: Premier
2017$39,645SelectBase price: $39,645, Trim: Select
2016———
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Space, dimensions & utility

Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.

YearSeatsDoorsCargo (L)Cargo (cu ft)Keyless ignitionSteering locationSeat rowsAxlesWheelsWheelbaseFront wheelRear wheelbodyAndInteriormechanical
20195———StandardLeft-Hand Drive (LHD)224105.91818Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18
201854——StandardLeft-Hand Drive (LHD)224105.91818Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18
201754——StandardLeft-Hand Drive (LHD)224105.91819Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 105.9, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 19
201654————————————
20155471425.2——————————

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearOverall ratingFrontal crashSide crashRolloverRated vehicleabsesctractionControltpmsadaptiveCruiseControlautoBrakeforwardCollisionWarningpedestrianAebblindSpotMonitoringlaneDepartureWarningrearCameraparkAssistadaptiveDrivingBeamautoReverseSystem
201944542019 Lincoln MKC SUV FWDstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptionaloptionalstandardoptionalstandardoptionalstandardstandard
201844542018 Lincoln MKC SUV AWDstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptional—optional—standardoptionaloptionalstandard
201744542017 Lincoln MKC SUV AWDstandardstandardstandardstandardoptionaloptionaloptional—standardoptionalstandardoptionaloptionalstandard
201644542016 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD———standard——————————
201544542015 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD Later Release———standard——————————

Model year reports

2019

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The 2019 Lincoln MKC presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding potential engine fire risks stemming from battery monitor sensor issues.

2018

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The 2018 Lincoln MKC presents an average reliability profile, with significant ownership considerations stemming from multiple critical recalls, particularly concerning engine fire risk.

2017

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The 2017 Lincoln MKC presents a mixed ownership proposition.

2016

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The 2016 Lincoln MKC presents a mixed ownership proposition.

2015

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The 2015 Lincoln MKC presents a mixed ownership proposition.

MethodologyHow we score →

Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Lincoln MKC?

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.

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Is the Lincoln MKC reliable?

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.

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What are common problems with the Lincoln MKC?

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.

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