NHTSA Data Explorer

Lincoln MKC

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

563

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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Operating state

152

Engine behavior

145

Condition issue

142

Fluid issue

136

Reporting mechanism

135

Driver assistance issue

79

Thermal issue

65

Vibration/harshness

42

Performance issue

32

Electrical issue

26

Starting behavior

26

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

21

Lighting behavior

17

Noise

17

Infotainment behavior

16

Safety restraint issue

15

Access/entry issue

12

HVAC behavior

10

Steering behavior

9

Powering on/off behavior

8

Safety restraint behavior

8

Recent change

7

Smell

7

Braking behavior

6

Wiper/washer behavior

5

Ride/handling behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2019 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 15, 2026


There is coolant intrusion into the cyl. It is a known concern and many complaints on line. Lincoln refuses to assist in the engine repair or replacement. Going down the road the engine misses and looses power causing difficulty controlling vehicle causing unsafe conditions for all traffic.

2017 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 12, 2026


I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2017 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine (VIN: [XXX]). The vehicle has experienced a severe, progressive engine failure caused by internal coolant intrusion into Cylinder 1, directly matching the structural design defect detailed by the manufacturer in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 22-2229. This defect allows pressurized engine coolant to continuously leak directly into the combustion cylinders while driving and during engine…

2016 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 8, 2026


2.0 Ecoboost coolant intrusion in cylinder #4 issue with block defect. Ford Motor Company wont cover issue.

2017 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 6, 2026


Contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear cross traffic warning system of the vehicle was inoperable. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

2018 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 3, 2026


I am thoroughly disappointed and overwhelmed. My vehicle has 122,000 miles on it. Yes that may be considered many for some but this vehicle has been taken care of extensively and all routine scheduled maintenance has been performed. I purchased from Preston Ford in Pittsville, MD and the vehicle had 48000 miles as a used vehicle. I have had many minor issues,(fuel flap), A/C issues and 2 recalls for back up camera and the vehicle had a recall stating the car may catch on fire so don't park near…

2018 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 3, 2026


Misfiring and then smoke in tail pipe. Just hit 70,000 miles and the engine needs replacing. A defect that's been known since I bought the car.

2017 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jul 1, 2026


Check engine Light P0302 Engine Misfire Cylinder 2. I noticed Low Coolant in the overflow tank. Went to dealer They did a pressure test found coolant Intrusion inside Cylinder 2 open TSB 22-2229 Car or SUV if coolant gets into cylinder can cause engine failure

2019 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jun 19, 2026


The engine on my 2019 Lincoln MKC has failed due to coolant intrusion. A known issue with this model car between 2017-2019. There are two cracked cylinders on the engine block. The dealership says that the engine must be replaced.

2015 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jun 18, 2026


The car has had I repaired recalls since I purchased it from the dealership last year. None of the dealerships want to provide alternate transportation or even take me home with my kids but want me to leave the car for several days and figure it out. There hasn’t been an incident yet but the recall states the car can catch fire while parked and I live in one of the hottest states.

2019 LINCOLN MKC

Filed Jun 17, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The contact had not experienced a failure associated with the recall. However, the contact was concerned that the dealer intended to inspect the vehicle to determine whether there was an issue with the rearview camera instead of replacing the back over prevention camera. The contact believed that replacing the part regardless if a failure had occurred or not would…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.