Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Lincoln MKC has 3 recalls, 192 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
192
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 26, 2026
23V378000
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a f...
25V572000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
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, ...
25V685000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsai...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, the ... |
| Aug 18, 2026 | ENGINE | My 2017 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost has recently experienced a serious engine failur... |
| Aug 15, 2026 | ENGINE | Check engine light on. Codes P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302. Technician confirmed via scope coolant intr... |
| Aug 8, 2026 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion into number 2 cylinder requiring full engine replacement of my 2017 my 2.0l eco bo... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 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 ... |
| Aug 5, 2026 | ENGINE | Head gasket failure where engine coolant leaked internally into the engine cylinders. |
| Jul 12, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am filing a formal safety complaint regarding my 2017 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost ... |
| Jul 6, 2026 | ENGINE | Check Engine Light present. Took car to Ford dealership. Formal diagnosis from Ford dealership: Cool... |
| Jun 27, 2026 | ENGINE | Check engine Light P0302 Engine Misfire Cylinder 2. I noticed Low Coolant in the overflow tank. ... |
| Jun 2, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I own a Lincoln Mkc 2017 - purchased on 2/19/19 with 12miles I have replaced 4 batteries over the ... |
| May 26, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received a second notification of NHTSA Campaign Nu... |
| May 21, 2026 | ENGINE | About 3 weeks ago, I was driving, and a red flashing light came on, signalling that my coolant was l... |
| May 17, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dear NHTSA Safety Defects Investigation Team, I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2017 Linco... |
| May 6, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rea... |
| May 4, 2026 | ENGINE | Lincoln MKC 2017 Engine failure due to Coolant leak. Bought new Lincoln MKC 2017. The current milea... |
| Apr 30, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled... |
| Apr 9, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-v... |
| Apr 7, 2026 | ENGINE | I took my vehicle to the local Ford dealership for service due to a check engine light being on. The... |
| Apr 1, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Mar 26, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the rea... |