2018 Lincoln MKC problems and recalls

62% of owner complaints on the 2018 Lincoln MKC related to the Engine (44 of 71).

71
Complaints
4
Recalls
3
Crash reports
0
Fire reports
4
Injuries
61.4
Severity index

Severity index 61.4 Medium. The index weights crashes, fires, injuries and fatalities per 100 complaints. How it is calculated.

Middle half of all tracked vehiclesThis vehicle: 61.4p25 46p75 80cleanestworst
Severity index against the quartile range for all tracked vehicles.

Ranked 47 of 122 by severity index among 2018 vehicles with at least 40 complaints, highest first. 61% of those vehicles scored lower. Full 2018 ranking.

Components cited in complaints

EngineEngine: 44 complaints (62.0%)44 62%Engine And Engine Cooli…Engine And Engine Cooling: 9 complaints (12.7%)9 13%Unknown Or OtherUnknown Or Other: 5 complaints (7.0%)5 7%Power TrainPower Train: 5 complaints (7.0%)5 7%Back Over PreventionBack Over Prevention: 4 complaints (5.6%)4 6%WheelsWheels: 4 complaints (5.6%)4 6%SteeringSteering: 2 complaints (2.8%)2 3%Electrical SystemElectrical System: 2 complaints (2.8%)2 3%
A single complaint can cite more than one component, so shares total over 100%.
ComponentComplaintsShare of complaints citing it
ENGINE4462.0%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING912.7%
UNKNOWN OR OTHER57.0%
POWER TRAIN57.0%
BACK OVER PREVENTION45.6%
WHEELS45.6%
STEERING22.8%
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM22.8%

Complaints filed per year

012252018: 22019: 32021: 32022: 62023: 82024: 122025: 252026: 12 (partial year)181921222324252526
Complaints by the calendar year they were filed. The hatched bar is the current year to date.
YearComplaints
20182
20193
20213
20226
20238
202412
202525
2026 (year to date)12
Filings in 2023 to 2025 ran 3.8x those in 2019 to 2022 (45 against 12).

Recall campaigns

CampaignReportedComponentSummary
18V10400012/02/2018SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGSFord Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
23V37800026/05/2023ENGINEFord 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.
25V57200004/09/2025BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERAFord 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
25V68500010/10/2025EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATERFord 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

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 2026-09-03. Complaints are unverified consumer reports. Totals vary with units sold and years on the road. Not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer.