NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln MKC

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

602

Active records

Recalls

14

Active records

TSBs

273

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

9

Crashes

19

Fires

12

Top reported issues — Lincoln MKC

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Condition issue

208

Fluid issue

191

Engine behavior

169

Operating state

158

Reporting mechanism

146

Driver assistance issue

76

Thermal issue

70

Vibration/harshness

41

Performance issue

37

Starting behavior

29

Electrical issue

26

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

25

Infotainment behavior

18

Lighting behavior

17

Noise

17

Safety restraint issue

15

Access/entry issue

14

Braking behavior

12

Powering on/off behavior

11

Steering behavior

11

HVAC behavior

9

Safety restraint behavior

9

Recent change

8

Smell

8

Wiper/washer behavior

5

Ride/handling behavior

2

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Oct 22, 2026


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…

2017 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Oct 8, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant inside cylinders #2 and #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.

2018 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Oct 7, 2026


Rough idle at start up persisted as I got onto the road and caused near complete loss of drivability as check engine light appeared for the first time. Had towed to mechanic who replaced coils and plugs. One month later, check engine light appeared again. Brought back to mechanic who looked it over and said it was fine. Two weeks later, third apperance of check engine light. This time, I took to Lincoln dealership who ran appropriate diagnostics and confirmed one week later this is the…

2018 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Oct 6, 2026


The ABS brake module caused the brakes to lock up causing major damage to the right front brake assembly. Car was towed to the Ford/Lincoln dealer. Dealer said additional brakes also were locked up. The car had to be put on dollies so it could moved to a service bay. No warning lights came on. If this had happened at a higher speed it would have caused loss of control. The ABS module has since been replaced and reprogrammed.

2019 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Oct 1, 2026


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2019 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Sep 29, 2026


There is a coolant leak going into the cylinder 3 causing misfire and overheating and engine shutoff Car shut down and locked up on the highway and I had to coast to the shoulder and get it towed. The ford dealer said it needs an engine replacement specifically a long block assembly estimated at 10k. It was inspected by the ford dealership. there was a code p0303 saying misfire so I got all the spark plugs replaced and when i was driving home from work the car locked up and said overheating…

2019 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Sep 27, 2026


I am filing an urgent safety complaint regarding a severe Ford/Lincoln EcoBoost engine defect, fraudulent recall reporting, and the illegal refusal of repair on my vehicle, which has only around 20,000 miles. Since this vehicle is under an active safety recall, the manufacturer and dealership have a strict legal obligation to perform the recall repair at no cost to the consumer.My vehicle recently experienced a major engine failure with the Check Engine Light illuminated The authorized…

2017 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Sep 26, 2026


My 2017 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost has recently experienced a serious engine failure and requires engine replacement. It developed an engine problem while driving on at least two occasions and is no longer reliable or safe to operate. No prior warning messages were observed on the vehicle. Fortunately, I was able to pull over on the side of the road and I observed smoke coming from the engine. I was then concerned about the safety of an unexpected engine failure while driving,…

2016 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Sep 22, 2026


I purchased this vehicle 3 weeks ago from CarMax Brooklyn Park, MN. Within 50 miles of driving, the vehicle threw a Ford Diagnostic Trouble Code P1450 indicating a Unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum( excessive vacuum in the fuel tank). This defect causes an improper fuel tank vacuum, presenting an immediate engine stalling hazard at highway speeds. Concurrently, the vehicle has a very noticeable floorboard/chassis vibration at 60+ mph when releasing the foot of accelerator, making highway…

2015 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Sep 18, 2026


The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image with the message Contact Dealer displayed. Several dealers were contacted and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and scheduled an appointment for the…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.