2015 Lincoln MKC problems and recalls
Owners filed 57 complaints on the 2015 Lincoln MKC in the last three full years, out of 130 on record. The most cited component is the Engine.
130
Complaints
12
Recalls
7
Crash reports
1
Fire reports
2
Injuries
48.2
Severity index
Severity index 48.2 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.
Ranked 114 of 143 by severity index among 2015 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 20% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2015 ranking.
Components cited in complaints
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 33 | 25.4% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 23 | 17.7% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 18 | 13.8% |
| POWER TRAIN | 18 | 13.8% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 15 | 11.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 12 | 9.2% |
| STRUCTURE | 6 | 4.6% |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 5 | 3.8% |
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 10 |
| 2025 | 20 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 10 |
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 2.3x those in 2020 to 2022 (57 against 25).
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20V331000 | 08/06/2020 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recal |
| 17V472000 | 25/07/2017 | SEAT BELTS | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles. |
| 16V183000 | 31/03/2016 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 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 eng |
| 16V643000 | 06/09/2016 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching |
| 14V484000 | 06/08/2014 | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal |
| 15V006000 | 09/01/2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Push-to Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertentl |
| 14V525000 | 02/09/2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicle |
| 15V005000 | 09/01/2015 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford |
| 23V378000 | 26/05/2023 | ENGINE | 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. |
| 25V270000 | 23/04/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image. |
| 25V572000 | 04/09/2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 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 m |
| 26V011000 | 15/01/2026 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | 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. |
Other Lincoln MKC model years
Severity index for every other model year on file. Compare all 5 years side by side.
Source. NHTSA public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-08-07. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.