2016 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 80 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (41), Power Train (12), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 80 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 1 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 41 | 51% |
| Power Train | 12 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 9% |
| Steering | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 3% |
| Wheels | 2 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension,power Train,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-22
I purchased this vehicle 3 weeks ago from CarMax Brooklyn Park, MN. Within 50 miles of driving, the vehicle threw a Ford Diagnostic Trouble Code P1450 indicating a Unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum( excessive vacuum in the fuel tank). This defect causes an improper fuel tank vacuum, presenting an immediate engine sta...
Steering - filed 2026-08-26
The vehicle displayed service advanced track, hill assist and traction control warning lights and immediately locks up steering and jars the steering wheel pulling vehicle to left or right abruptly before returning to normal. It has continued to happen and I’ve taken the vehicle to the dealership numerous times and the...
Electrical System - filed 2026-08-14
Two years waiting for recall repair (rear-backup camera). Lincoln Mfg notified that a pending recall/repair for driver's rear-camera was required. As of 08/14/2026 the repair has not been performed by Lincoln Mfg or it's agents. Rear-camera fails to work consistanly and is a danger to pedestrians. Local dealerships (...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.