2019 Lincoln MKCRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

“After my check engine light came on the dealership performed a cooling system pressure test and borescope inspection which confirmed a cylinder 2 misfire caused by structural coolant intrusion into the engine block. The dealership repair estimate is over $14,000. As an elderly and handicapped individual facing unstable housing, this catastrophic vehicle failure leaves me stranded, and the out-of-pocket cost is a severe and impossible financial hardship. •Known Inherent Defect: I learned that this exact failure—coolant leaking into cylinder 2 due to a recognized structural design flaw in the EcoBoost block—is a widely documented manufacturing issue. It is currently the subject of certified national class-action litigation (Miller, et al. v. Ford Motor Company), specifically naming the 2019 Lincoln MKC. •Prior Diagnostic History: The check engine light first illuminated at 100,700 miles. The vehicle has been treated with care. This is a catastrophic structural crack, not a wear-and-tear issue. •Extended Warranty Context: I previously invested in an Extended Service Warranty to protect against major failures. While Lincoln Client Services has initially denied…”

“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the vehicle failed to display an image of the rear of the vehicle. Additional safety information were also not available on the screen. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 96,000.”

“The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with coolant intrusion in cylinder #3 and head gasket failure. The contact was informed that the engine and turbo charger needed to be replaced. The manufacturer, Lincoln, was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 55,304.”