2016 Lincoln MKC: complaints, problems and recalls

THE HEADLIGHTS ON DIM AND BRIGHT ARE CUT OFF FROM THE TOP DOWN BY THE TRIM AROUND THE FENDERS. WHEN YOU GO DOWN AN INCLINE ALL THE LIGHT IS BLOCKED AND IT IS VERY HARD TO SEE. IF FOCUSES ALL THE LIGHT RIGHT DOWN UPON THE ROAD IN FRONT OF YOU. ALSO WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE ON BRIGHT IS ALMOST AS BAD. NO VISION FOR VERY FAR OUT.

Owner-reported narrative. 200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10849579 at NHTSA ↗

THE DRIVERS SEAT IS VERY UNSTABLE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. THERE SEEMS TO BE 2 BLOCKS UNDERNEATH YOUR BUTT AND WHILE TURNING CORNERS OR WHEN YOUR WEIGHT SHIFTS IN THE SEAT THEY, SHIFT, POP UP, AND MOVE. YOU CAN HEAR AN AUDIBLE POP NOISE WHEN THIS MOVEMENT OCCURS. I'VE TAKEN THIS TO LINCOLN OF TROY [phone removed] IN TROY MICHIGAN ON 2 OCCASIONS TO HAVE THIS CORRECTED AND SO FAR THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. I'M SCHEDULED TO TAKE THIS IN FOR A 3RD TIME TOMORROW. IT'S VERY UNSAFE WHEN YOUR TURNING A CORNER AND YOUR SEAT STARTS…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10851146 at NHTSA ↗

MY HUSBAND AND I ARE LEASING A 2016 LINCOLN MKC EQUIPPED WITH A 2.3 ECO-BOOST ENGINE. RECENTLY LOST POWER WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WHICH WAS QUITE FRIGHTENING. ALSO OCCURRED TRAVELING UP THE STREET FROM OUR HOME WHILE GOING SLOWLY. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP WHERE PURCHASED AND WERE TOLD NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. I FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING A VEHICLE WHERE SUCH A PROBLEM CAN OCCUR AT ANY TIME! WE WANTED TO DRIVE OUR NEW MKC TO OUR VACATION DESTINATION BUT OBVIOUSLY THAT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.

Owner-reported narrative. 3,275 miles reported. Look up ODI 10860570 at NHTSA ↗

I WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAVY FRONT END COLLISION - DURING THE COLLISION MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, GOING ABOUT 45 MILES AN HOUR. THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME SLAMMED ON IT'S BRAKES AND I COLLIDED WITH THEM. THE MAIN AIRBAG IN THE STEERING WHEEL DID NOT DEPLOY.

Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10935522 at NHTSA ↗

OCCASIONAL VERY HARD SHIFTING AT LOW SPEEDS, AROUND 25-30 MPH WHILE LIGHTLY PRESSING ON THE GAS. FEELS/SOUNDS LIKE VEHICLE BEING HIT FROM BEHIND. DEALER CAN NEVER DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.

Owner-reported narrative. 2,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10986115 at NHTSA ↗

WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COAST THE VEHICLE JERKS AND BANGS INTO GEAR. AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS HIT FROM BEHIND. THIS HAPPENS ANYTIME WHETHER ON A CITY STREET OR HIGHWAY IN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. FORD FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS CONCERN BUT SAID IT WAS WITHIN THE PARAMETER OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT HAPPENS AT LOW SPEED. I FIND THIS A NOT ACCEPTABLE ANSWER FOR A FAULTY TRANSMISSION.

Owner-reported narrative. 6,729 miles reported. Look up ODI 11074541 at NHTSA ↗

HAVE BEEN CALLING THE DEALER AND NOT RETURNING MY CALL.DELRAY MOTORS [phone removed] THERE IS A RECALL

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11082433 at NHTSA ↗

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AND "SHIFT SYSTEM FAULT" APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO JOHNSON'S BROTHER LINCOLN (7455 S GENERAL BRUCE DR, TEMPLE, TX 76502, [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THE MECHANIC REFUSED TO ASSIST. THE DEALER DENIED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD A STALLING FAILURE AND SUGGESTED THAT THE BATTERY BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS AWAITING TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT …

Owner-reported narrative. 95,850 miles reported. Look up ODI 11164476 at NHTSA ↗

Reported: 2016-03-31 (March 31, 2016)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.

Consequence: Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.

Reported: 2023-05-26 (May 26, 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.

Consequence: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

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 of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S28.

Reported: 2025-09-03 (September 3, 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, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Reported: 2025-10-10 (October 10, 2025)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Reported: 2026-01-15 (January 15, 2026)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Consequence: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.