DecodedCarsLincoln MKC
5 model years from 2015 to 2019, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2015–2019
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 23–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2019)
- Recalls
- 14 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2017 (193)
- Fewest problems
- 2018
- Interest
- 1,489 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2019 MKC in brief
The 2019 Lincoln MKC is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.3L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 179 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,960 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (20 city / 27 highway), 8% worse than the 2019 small SUV average of 25.1 MPG, for an estimated $2,900 a year in fuel.
In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 123 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Lincoln MKC has 5 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2019.
Its most efficient year was 2019 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 23 to 23 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the engine (322), unknown or other (64), electrical system (60).
Buying used? 2018 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2015 has the most recalls (12); all years together count 14 campaigns and 601 owner complaints.
How the 2015 MKC compares
The 2015 Lincoln MKC is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (2.0L 4-cyl turbo and 2.3L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 179 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,964 lb.
About the Lincoln MKC
The Lincoln MKC is a compact luxury crossover produced by the automotive luxury brand Lincoln. Lincoln launched the MKC concept at the 2013 LA Auto Show and the production model officially went on sale in June 2014. The MKC is built upon the Ford Global C platform, shared with the Ford Escape small SUV.
From the Wikipedia article "Lincoln MKC", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2019 MKC pros & cons
Full 2019 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Many owner complaints123 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 36 for similar models — most often about the engine.
- "Park outside" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Best and worst years to buy used
2018 MKC
76 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 3 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2015 MKC
129 owner complaints · 12 recalls · 1 fire report · 7 crash reports
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 5 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,960 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 123 |
| 2018 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,951 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 76 |
| 2017 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,951 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 193 |
| 2016 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,951 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 80 |
| 2015 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 2.3L 4-cyl turbo | 23 MPG | 179.1 in | 3,964 lb | ★★★★★ | 12 | 129 |
Alternatives to the 2019 MKC
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 BMW X3 | 26 MPG | ★★★★★ | 10 |
| 2019 Porsche Macan | 21 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2019 Audi Q5 | 24 MPG | ★★★★★ | 5 |
| 2019 Volvo XC60 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 8 |
| 2019 Lexus NX | 31 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo XC40 | 27 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lincoln. How we calculate this →