Lincoln MKC transmission problems
33 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
584 owner complaints analyzed
14 distinct recall campaigns
57,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 to 2019 model years. Data snapshot: . 195 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
33 of 584 complaints match this topic (5.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 11113167 · 2018-07-23 (July 23, 2018)
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2015 LINCOLN MKC WITH 50,406 MILES WITH A BAD TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WOULD 'JERK' AS IT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFT INTO GEAR WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY OR ON A LOCAL ROAD. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM FOR ANY DRIVER.HAVING A 2015 MODEL CAR WITH 50,406 MILES HAVING A TRANSMISSION REBUILT, THE SAFETY OF THIS CAR NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED.
Owner-reported narrative. 49,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11113167 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11218156 · 2019-06-05 (June 5, 2019)
I AM DRIVING IN THE CAR AND THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, THE CAR IS SOMETIMES DRIVING AND THE CAR STOPS AND THE CAR IS SLOWED DOWN, THE TRANSMISSION IS THE FIFTH TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND IT RETURNS TO THE DAME PROBLEMI AM AFRAID OF CRASHING BECAUSE THE CAR STOP WITHOUT WANTING
Owner-reported narrative. 25,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11218156 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11463485 · 2022-05-05 (May 5, 2022)
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a defective transmission pump. The dealer informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11463485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11468484 · 2022-06-09 (June 9, 2022)
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while driving at slower speeds and attempting to accelerate to 20 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times while driving at slower speeds and while driving from a complete stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission software was updated three times. However, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The f…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11468484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11498736 · 2022-12-24 (December 24, 2022)
Automatic shift lever bushing broke disconnecting the shifting cable from shift arm. Immediately disabled vehicle while in motion. There has already been a recall for this for Ford products of this era, why not Lincolns? Very dangerous if this had happened at high speed!
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11498736 at NHTSA ↗