NHTSA Complaint #11658213 — 2016 LINCOLN MKC ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11658213
Vehicle	2016 LINCOLN MKC
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	April 16, 2025
Date Filed	May 1, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

I purchased a 2016 Lincoln MKC 2.0 with 96k miles on it 2 months ago, and we just discovered a coolant leak into the first cylinder, causing a cracked head gasket. The engine needs to be replaced, and will cost $15k. Many other drivers have experienced this problem and reported it, and Ford has done nothing to correct the main issue. This problem is causing overheating of the engine, and could potentially cause injury if not fixed.

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