Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Lincoln mkc has 4 recalls, 63 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
63
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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... |
| 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 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... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | ENGINE | Coolant is leaking into the cylinders and could cause the engine to seize while driving. The issue ... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | ENGINE | Dealer service technician states the a crack in the engine block is allowing coolant to enter the c... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ENGINE | I have a 2018 Lincoln MKC with approximately 58,000 miles, always taken care of and maintained, in e... |
| Jul 11, 2025 | ENGINE | Check engine light came on at approx 54,000 miles with code of cylinder 2 misfire diagnosed as spar... |
| May 15, 2025 | ENGINE | 2018 Lincoln MKC with 112,700 miles hesitating with accelerating. There have been no check engine li... |
| May 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine failure due to coolant leak. Causing vehicle to overheat without warning while traveling dow... |
| May 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Loosing Coolant resulting in coolant leaking into the engine. White smoke coming from exhaust m. Rep... |
| Apr 15, 2025 | ENGINE | The engine light has appeared approximately in April 2025. The inspection advised that the engine c... |