Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Lincoln MKC has 4 recalls, 71 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
71
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated September 11, 2026
18V104000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake h...
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: 2018 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | ENGINE | I am experiencing a coolant-intrusion problem with my 2018 Lincoln MKC, equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoos... |
| Jul 21, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | ENGINE | Misfiring and then smoke in tail pipe. Just hit 70,000 miles and the engine needs replacing. A defec... |
| Jun 15, 2026 | ENGINE | I am thoroughly disappointed and overwhelmed. My vehicle has 122,000 miles on it. Yes that may be co... |
| May 25, 2026 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on. Next day had a diagnostic run on it and found the coolant intrusion in... |
| Apr 28, 2026 | ENGINE | Dealer confirmed there is a coolant intrusion in the engine and the engine needs to be replaced due ... |
| Mar 7, 2026 | ENGINE | The check engine light came on and car started to over heat when taken into shop was told need to re... |
| Jan 19, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My 2018 Lincoln MKC has an exhaust leak. Ford and the dealership told me it was safe to drive, but I... |
| Dec 24, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was driving home from work on December 24th 2025 and my 2018 lincoln mkc 2.3l shut off on me while... |
| Nov 18, 2025 | ENGINE | The check engine light came on and it would run rough when started. It was determined the number fo... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | ENGINE | My engine failed. At the time I did not know this. I was driving to work, and although I knew I was ... |
| Nov 16, 2025 | STEERING,POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Oct 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant intrusion in engine |
| Oct 21, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | EQUIPMENT,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, ... |
| Oct 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Car had engine light come on, was told from dealer need completely new engine despite only 70k miles... |
| Sep 17, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on. The engine has coolant intrusion and the engine would have to be replace... |
| Aug 30, 2025 | ENGINE | I am writing regarding my 2018 Lincoln MKC, VIN # [XXX] which is experiencing clear symptoms of c... |
| Aug 15, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V572000 ... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ENGINE | I have a 2018 Lincoln MKC with the well known coolant intrusion complete engine failure. I need a ne... |