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2016 Lincoln MKC Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Lincoln MKC has 11 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Lincoln MKC

Engine
31
Powertrain
11
Other
9
Electrical
8
Steering
4

11

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 18, 2025POWER TRAIN,ENGINEAt 85,000 miles I was experiencing a grinding noise coming from my front end when making sharp turns...
Jul 4, 2025POWER TRAINWas at the Drive-thru ordering speaker and the car would not shift out of park and could not manuall...
Nov 11, 2024POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEWhen driving you could smell fumes, it would jerk, and kick in and out of gear and would have no hea...
Nov 25, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGA gasket failed which allowed coolant to leak into the engine. Due to lack of coolant, two of the cy...
Nov 3, 2023POWER TRAIN,ENGINEThe contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ...
Oct 16, 2023POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that she started the vehicle and when she sh...
Jan 12, 2023POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEIn 2019 I bought a used 2016 Lincoln MKC Reserve 2.0 Ecoboost Engine w 34K miles. In 4 years I've d...
Jul 14, 2021POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE2016 LINCOLN MKC parked on driveway for over 24 hours, when my father was outside gardening he notic...
Jan 20, 2020POWER TRAINThe contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the v...
Jan 6, 2019POWER TRAINWHEN VEHICLE IS SLOWED (EVEN SLIGHTLY) BY DEACCELERATING OR SPED UP BY ACCELERATING THE SHIFTING SUD...
Sep 12, 2016POWER TRAINWHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COAST THE VEHICLE JERKS AND BANGS INTO GEAR. AT TIMES IT FEELS LIKE THE VEH...

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