2017 Lincoln Mkc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (92) · Engine And Engine Cooling (22) · Back Over Prevention (15)
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61 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater 2025-10-10 · campaign 25V685000 · 59,006 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 December 2026. Owners may contact Ford
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera 2025-09-03 · campaign 25V572000 · 1,456,417 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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, 202
Engine 2023-05-26 · campaign 23V378000 · 142,734 vehicles ⚠ PARK OUTSIDE
Defect: 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.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (164)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine 2026-05-09 · 25B51 · Other
certain 2021-2024 model year bronco, 2021-2024 model year bronco sport, 2020-2022 model year corsair and escape, 2016-2024 model year explorer, 2019-2020 model year fusion, 2016-2018 model year focus rs, 2022-2024 model year maverick, 2016-2019 model year mkc and 2019-2024 model year ranger vehicles
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-20 · 25N15 S1 · Other
customer satisfaction program 25n15 - supplement #1 certain 2015-2019 model year multiple vehicle lines rear view camera inspection for one-time replacement
Electrical System 2025-11-26 · TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this article supersedes tsb 24-2165 to update the tsb service procedure. some vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit various sync performance related concerns including but not limited to: display operation concerns navigation inoperative voice recognition concerns phone co
Power Train 2025-11-12 · SSM 54366 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2015-2021 ford and lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated mil with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0011, p0012, p0014, p0015, p0016, p0017, p0018, p0019, p0021, p0022, p0024 and/or p0025. pinpoint test hk in the powertrain control and emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) or in section 303-14 of th
Unknown Or Other 2025-01-24 · TSB 25-2005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"some of the vehicles listed in the model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: • customer concern of a vibration or rough idle in d or r • shudder while driving • lack of engine rpm • low performance, lack of acceleration on take off"
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Showing the 6 most recent of 164 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-25 · Unknown Or Other“while loading my vehicle during a trip, when i turned around to pick up a bag and turned back to put it in the back of the vehicle, the entire liftgate had lowered halfway and i hit my head forcefully on it from a crouched position. i have a pretty serious concussion from this. i was not aware that this malfunction existed in this vehicle. it is ve…”
2026-10-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 45,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkc. the contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 mph, the check engine warning light was illuminated. an independent mechanic was contacted. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant inside cylinders #2 and #3. the contact was informed tha…”
2026-09-26 · Engine“my 2017 lincoln mkc equipped with the 2.0l ecoboost has recently experienced a serious engine failure and requires engine replacement. it developed an engine problem while driving on at least two occasions and is no longer reliable or safe to operate. no prior warning messages were observed on the vehicle. fortunately, i was able to pull over on th…”
2026-09-17 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 101,989 mi“the contact's wife owns a 2017 lincoln mkc. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was running rough. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the #3 cylinder and spark plug had seized and there was water intrusion into the engine…”
2026-09-04 · Electrical System“i own a lincoln mkc 2017 - purchased on 2/19/19 with 12miles i have replaced 4 batteries over the years so far. i drive every day. i am never sure if the car will start. multiple times i have a dead battery. lincoln has a problem with this module and the electrical system. parasitic drainage issues on the battery. i don't feel safe, because ther…”
2026-08-15 · Engine“check engine light on. codes p0316, p0300, p0301, p0302. technician confirmed via scope coolant intrusion on cylinder 1 and 2. technician stated it is known issue with this engine and recommends a new engine for $16,169.92. this has been an ongoing issue for the past two years.…”
2026-08-14 · Engine And Engine Cooling“my husband and i own a 2017 lincoln mkz that was purchase new in 2018. it is equipped with the 2.0l ecoboost engine, with approximately 69,000 miles. it has been meticulously cared for! before the diagnosis, i noticed that when starting the vehicle and backing up, the engine would jerk slightly until i stepped on the accelerator to proceed. the che…”
2026-08-13 · Engine“coolant intrusion into number 2 cylinder requiring full engine replacement of my 2017 my 2.0l eco boost engine…”
2026-08-11 · Engine“head gasket failure where engine coolant leaked internally into the engine cylinders.…”
2026-08-09 · Engine“for the last 17,000 miles, the engine light has been on. we got it checked out and there is coolant and cylinder three we change the cylinder thought it was a misfire, but the problem keeps occurring and we found out information that those engines are bad.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.