2018 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (47), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Power Train (6).
Key takeaways
- 76 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 47 | 62% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 5% |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-07
Rough idle at start up persisted as I got onto the road and caused near complete loss of drivability as "check engine" light appeared for the first time. Had towed to mechanic who replaced coils and plugs. One month later, check engine light appeared again. Brought back to mechanic who looked it over and said it was...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-10-06
The ABS brake module caused the brakes to lock up causing major damage to the right front brake assembly. Car was towed to the Ford/Lincoln dealer. Dealer said additional brakes also were locked up. The car had to be put on dollies so it could moved to a service bay. No warning lights came on. If this had happened a...
Engine - filed 2026-09-18
Engine has a known defect causing coolant to leak into cylinders. Car is not safe to drive as car can overheat, blow gasket, loose power, catch fire while operating.
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More for the 2018 Lincoln MKC
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.