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2019 Lincoln MKC

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 MKC.

Body SUV

The 2019 Lincoln MKC is an SUV that takes 5.7 quarts of 5W-30 or 5W-20 oil, a routine maintenance detail for its engine. With 108 owner complaints and three recalls, this model year sits squarely between the nameplate’s worst reliability year (2017, at 182 complaints) and its best (2018, at 67), indicating that while it avoids the earlier peak, engine-related issues remain the primary concern.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30 / 5W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · Start Stop you must use a AGM VRLA Battery: 760; Without Start Stop: 610 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery. · Start Stop you must use a AGM VRLA Battery: 760; Without Start Stop: 610 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size245/45R19 98VOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.5; Optional: 8, 8, 9 inOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3959 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MKC of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2015 2.3 EcoBoost
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20152.3 EcoBoost 2.3L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.00 sec285 hpAWD
20152.3 EcoBoost 2.3L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec285 hpAWD
20152.0 EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec240 hpFWD
20152.0 EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec240 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 5W-30 / 5W-20 engine oil, Dot 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0 qt
Brake FluidDot 4
Engine Coolant Capacity8.6
Engine Coolant Capacity8.1
Engine Coolant Capacity8.6 qt
Engine Oil5W-30 · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt

Engine torques

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head BoltsTighten fasteners from left to right.
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts14.7 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub8.0

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Cylinder Firing Order1-2-4-3
Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.030 in
Spark Plug Torque9 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap.031 in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48 Must use a AGM VRLA Battery.

Service checks

Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum55.0 Engine on psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum73.0 Engine On psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum55.0 Engine on psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Maximum73.0 Engine On psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 21.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 66.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906; Rear: .374
Maximum Rotor Runout.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., 90 degrees Do not re-use old hub nut. Refer to installation procedure for proper installation. Failure to install properly will result in damage to hub and bearing.59 ft. lbs
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., 90 degrees Do not re-use old hub nut. Refer to installation procedure for proper installation. Failure to install properly will result in damage to hub and bearing.59 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
162 ft. lbs., Step 2: 142 inch lbs.62 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
162 inch lbs., Step 2: 1262 in
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 inch lbs., Step 2: 21 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.89 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs., Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs., Step 3: 41 ft. lbs., Step 4: Turn 90°, Step 5: Turn 90°.5.2 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
15.2 ft. lbs. Step 2: 11.1 ft. lbs. Step 3: 41 ft. lbs. Step 4: 90°. Step 5: 90°.5.2 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8337 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
137 ft. lbs., Step 2: 59 ft. lbs., Step 3: 8337 ft. lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
1Install new studs12.5 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
144 inch lbs., Step 2: 18 ft. lbs., Step 3: 90°.44 in
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 ft. lbs., Step 2: 180 inch lbs.89 ft. lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
189 ft. lbs., Step 2; 177 inch lbs.89 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2019 Lincoln MKC recorded 108 complaints, 3 recalls, zero investigations, and 99 TSBs, positioning it as the second-lowest complaint year in this generation while achieving the lowest TSB count across the five-year span. Engine-related issues dominated the 2019 complaint data at 72 of 108 filed complaints, yet this represented a marked improvement from the 2017 peak of 182 total complaints, which also saw the highest recall count (3) and zero investigations. Recalls have steadily declined from 12 in 2015 to a consistent range of 3–5 annually by 2016–2019, suggesting incremental structural and systemic fixes were implemented. The absence of any NHTSA investigations since 2016 indicates no pattern reached the threshold for federal inquiry, though the data does not specify root causes for the persistent engine complaints. With only 1 crash complaint and 2 fire complaints, major safety signal thresholds were not triggered. The 2019 model year represents the tail end of this generation's improvement arc, though notably it is also the final model year before Lincoln discontinued the MKC, which may affect long-term parts availability.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
99
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
108
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 108 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine72
Back Over Prevention6
Electrical System5
Engine & Engine Cooling3
Unknown Or Other3
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Engine3
Service Brakes,Engine2
Wheels2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V378000EngineReported 26/05/2023

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving. Remedy: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit, free…

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 04/09/2025

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit… Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 99 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
TSB 25-20052025-01-24Unknown Or Other"Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2019 MKC take?

5.7 qt of All Temperatures: 5W-30; Equipped with Turbo engine above -20°F: 5W-30; Not equipped with turbo engine above -20°F 5W-20., per the factory manual.

Does the 2019 MKC have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.