Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Lincoln MKC has 3 recalls, 174 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
174
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated May 16, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| Mar 19, 2026 | ENGINE | Issue Description: The vehicle developed a check engine light and was diagnosed with a P0302 cylind... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Mar 11, 2026 | ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Related to previous recall [XXX] I had the recall repair done. But my car with only 86,744 miles n... |
| Feb 19, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Jan 5, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Dec 30, 2025 | ENGINE | The 2017 Lincoln MKC requires a full engine replacement due to a serious, well-documented defect: co... |
| Dec 29, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-v... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | See attached document for complaint. Joe Cooper Lincoln replaced our car's faulty backup camera on ... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Battery drain issues - causing faulty modules on driver side door which include the safety belts mod... |
| Nov 30, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine failure due to known coolant intrusion defect documented under Ford EcoBoost TSB guidance. De... |
| Nov 27, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, when attempti... |
| Nov 3, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572... |
| Oct 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Head gasket leaked coolant into the engine and now the engine is not working and needs replaced. |
| Oct 24, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | My Lincoln MKC 2017 is having a recurring problem with a misfire in the 3rd cylinder due to a hood g... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the check en... |