2017 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (110), Engine And Engine Cooling (23), Unknown Or Other (21).
Key takeaways
- 192 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 2 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 110 | 57% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 21 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 10% |
| Back Over Prevention | 20 | 10% |
| Power Train | 10 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 2% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-08
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...
Engine - filed 2026-09-26
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,...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-17
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 w...
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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.