2017 Lincoln MKC: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
189 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
63,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 model year. Data snapshot: . 59 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 109 of 189 complaints (57.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 19 | 10.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 12 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 12 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 2.6% |
| Steering behavior | 4 | 2.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 0.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 109 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 21 |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 |
| Electrical System | 19 |
| Back Over Prevention | 16 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Air Bags | 3 |
| Back Over Prevention: Warnings | 3 |
Engine: 109; Engine And Engine Cooling: 21; Unknown Or Other: 21; Electrical System: 19; Back Over Prevention: 16; Power Train: 10; Air Bags: 3; Back Over Prevention: Warnings: 3
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 10 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 16 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 14 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 9 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 10; 50,000 to 74,999: 16; 75,000 to 99,999: 14; 100,000 to 149,999: 9; 150,000 and above: 1
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 130 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2026 | 37 |
2017: 5; 2018: 5; 2019: 5; 2020: 1; 2021: 5; 2022: 8; 2023: 36; 2024: 36; 2025: 51; 2026: 37
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues appears in 19 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 12 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10994044 · 2017-06-08 (June 8, 2017)
THE DECORATIVE SILVER STRIPS ON THE DASHBOARD UNDERNEATH BOTH OF THE DASH AIR VENTS CAUSES A MAJOR REFLECTION IN BOTH THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS WHEN DRIVING IN BRIGHT SUNLIGHT. THIS IS A MAJOR DISTRACTION AND IN TRAFFIC COULD CAUSE YOU TO MISS SEEING A VEHICLE BESIDE YOU. THESE STRIPS NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH THE FAUX WOOD LOOK ON SOME OF THE MKC MODELS. CAN'T BELIEVE THEY NEVER NOTICED THIS IN THE DESIGN PROCESS. IS NOTICABLE WHEN PARKED OR IN MOTION. HAPPENS EVERYDAY IF THE SUN IS SHINING
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10994044 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11001858 · 2017-06-28 (June 28, 2017)
USB CHARGING AND SNYC CONNECTION STATION AT THE BOTTOM OF CONSOLE CAUGHT FIRE AND WITHIN A COUPLE OF MINUTES THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. BARELY ESCAPED WITH MY LIFE.
Owner-reported narrative. 9,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 11001858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11015874 · 2017-08-17 (August 17, 2017)
WHEN ADULTS ARE IN THE BACK SEAT AND THEY TRY TO GET OUT WHEN THE CAR STOPS, THEIR FEET ARE TRAPPED UNDER THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEAT. THE FRONT SEATS MUST BE MOVED FORWARD TO ALLOW THEM TO REMOVE THEIR FEET.
Owner-reported narrative. 250 miles reported. Look up ODI 11015874 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11045083 · 2017-11-10 (November 10, 2017)
THE CAR WAS NOT ON. IT WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF A RESIDENTIAL HOME. THE LIFT GATE WAS OPEN. THE ARM THAT LIFTS AND SUPPORTS THE LIFT GATE BROKE SUDDENLY. IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION AND A LARGE PRESSURIZED SPRING (GREATER THAN 2 FEET IN LENGTH) PROPELLED FROM THE LIFT GATE ARM. THIS SPRING STRUCK A CHILD IN THE FACE WITH SO MUCH FORCE THAT IT KNOCKED HIM DOWN, WITH CUTS AND BRUISED TO THE CHILD'S FACE (NEAR THE EYES). THE FORCE OF THE SPRING ALSO CAUSED A DAMAGE TO THE BUMPER. IF THIS HAPPENS AGAIN, IT HAS POTENTIAL TO CAUSE SIGNIFI…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11045083 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11047165 · 2017-11-18 (November 18, 2017)
THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON THE LINCOLN MKC MALFUNCTION IN THE RAIN. I EXPERIENCED SEVERAL INSTANCES WHERE, UNDER FLOOD ADVISORY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS DID NOT WORK. I TURNED THE CAR ON AND OFF SEVERAL TIMES. I CHANGE THE WIPER AUTOMATION SETTINGS SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL THE WIPERS WOULD NOT WORK. I BELIEVE THIS IS A VERY HAZARDOUS ISSUE FOR ANYONE DRIVING A 2017 LINCOLN MKC AND DO NOT BELIEVE IT SHOULD BE TAKEN LIGHTLY UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN LIVES ARE AT HAND. IN THE ABOVE SET INSTANCE I WAS DRIVING DURING THE DAY WITH RA…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11047165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11060668 · 2018-01-05 (January 5, 2018)
I RECENTLY LEASED A FORD MKC. IT CAME EQUIPPED WITH SIDE VIEW MIRRORS THAT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY FOLD IN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO AN OBJECT WHERE YOU COULD GET CLOSER FOR CONVIENENCE. A GOOD EXAMPLE IS WHEN YOU GO THROUGH A CAR WASH AND THE SIDE MIRRORS FORD IN SO THEY DO OT GET DAMAGED DURING THE CAR WASH. IF A PERSON FORGETS TO PRESS THE BOTTON TO HAVE THE MIRRORS SWING BACK OUT SO A PERSON CAN DRIVE SAFELY THAT DOES NOT OCCUR AUTOMATICALLY. IN ESSENSE THOSE MIRRORS ARE CLOSED AND I COULD BE DOING 55 AND NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE SID…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11060668 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11088544 · 2018-04-17 (April 17, 2018)
A POPPING SOUND OCCURS IN THE BACK ROOF AREA WHEN THE DOOR IS OPEN "WAKE UP EVENT" AND EVEN WHEN THE TAILGATE IS OPEN. AFTER THE POPPING SOUND, THE WARNING SOUND FOR THE CLOSING TAILGATE DOES NOT SOUND. MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. THIS CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIR 5 TIMES WITHOUT RESOLUTION. SUBWOOFER, LATCH REGULATOR, LATCH AND THE TAILGATE SHOCKS HAVE ALL BEEN REPLACED. THIS OCCURS WITH AUDIO OFF AND WHEN THE CAR IS OFF UPON ENTERING THE CAR. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORT SINCE FIRST OIL CHANGE
Owner-reported narrative. 55 miles reported. Look up ODI 11088544 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11098021 · 2018-05-25 (May 25, 2018)
5/1/18: SERVICE WHEEL ALIGNMENT AND BALANCE. NOTED THAT ALL 4 WHEELS WERE BENT 11,677 MILES 1 YEAR OLD. 5/6/18 ON TRIP THROUGH CANADA HAD 2 PARELLI CINTURATO P7 TIRES WITH BUBBLES IN THE SIDE WALL REPLACED! 12,113 MILES 5/7/18 IN ROCHESTER NY HAD FLAT TIRE HAD WHEEL REPLACED! 12,236 MILES TIRE/WHEEL COMBO IS UNSAFE AND WERE TOLD BY BOTH DEALERS THAT SERVICED THE TIRES/WHEELS (FORD/ LINCOLN DEALERS) "YOUR LUCKY THESE DIDN'T BLOW WHEN YOU WERE ON THE HIGHWAY" NO ACCOMIDATION FROM LINCOLN. BELIEVE THAT TIRES/WHEELS SHOULD BE REPLACED OR L…
Owner-reported narrative. 12,113 miles reported. Look up ODI 11098021 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
23V378000 · Engine
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗25V685000 · Equipment:Electrical:Engine Block Heater
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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗