2017 Lincoln MKC: owner complaints and recalls
Analysis of 182 owner complaints filed with NHTSA and 3 recall campaigns. Updated 2026-07-25.
182
Complaints
3
Recalls
7
Crash reports
2
Fire reports
2
Injuries
30.8
Severity index
Severity index 30.8 - Low. This weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints; see methodology.
Among the 136 2017 vehicles we track with at least 40 complaints on file, the 2017 Lincoln MKC ranks 111 of 136 by severity, where 1 is the worst. Its severity is higher than 18% of its model-year peers. See the full 2017 ranking.
What actually fails
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints citing it |
|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 104 | 57.1% |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 21 | 11.5% |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 20 | 11.0% |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 20 | 11.0% |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 | 10.4% |
| POWER TRAIN | 10 | 5.5% |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 | 1.6% |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1.6% |
The single most-reported system is ENGINE, cited in 104 of 182 complaints (57.1%). One complaint can name several systems, so these shares overlap and do not total 100%.
Complaints filed per year
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 36 |
| 2025 | 51 |
| 2026 (year to date) | 30 |
Complaint volume is rising - the last three years carry 8.8x the filings of the three before them, which usually signals a wear-related defect surfacing with age.
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 25V685000 | 10/10/2025 | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER | 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 coolan |
Source. US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public complaint and recall APIs (api.nhtsa.gov), retrieved 2026-07-25. Complaints are unverified consumer reports; volume is influenced by how many units were sold and how long the vehicle has been on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.