2015 Lincoln MKC Complaints

BACK OVER PREVENTION — Filed 09/18/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the rear-view camera displayed a distorted image with the message "Contact Dealer" displayed. Several dealers were contacted and informed the contact that the parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was contacted and scheduled an appointment for the recall repair with a dealer; however, during the appointment visit, the dealer informed the contact that parts were still unavailable. The contact stated that the dealer had previously diagnosed the vehicle with the rearview camera failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — Filed 08/03/2026

When I first submitted the VIN# just one hour ago, it responded with 2 open recalls, now it is responding with only one! The one that magically dropped was a major safety issue , a possibility of a cracked fuel injector , which of course could start a fire at any time ! Why did it suddenly disappear?!

UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 06/18/2026

The car has had I repaired recalls since I purchased it from the dealership last year. None of the dealerships want to provide alternate transportation or even take me home with my kids but want me to leave the car for several days and figure it out. There hasn’t been an incident yet but the recall states the car can catch fire while parked and I live in one of the hottest states.

BACK OVER PREVENTION — Filed 04/02/2026

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE — Filed 03/31/2026

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled while coming to a stop. The contact stated that the fuel pump was struggling and lacked the power to adequately deliver fuel to the engine while the vehicle was idling. Additionally, the contact stated that there was an engine misfire while accelerating. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V005000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the VIN was not associated with the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 153,000.

STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER — Filed 05/01/2025

THE RECALLS ITS WAS BEFORE OF MY ACCIDENT NOW MY CAR ITS WORKS GOOD BUT CANT PASS BRAKE LIGTS INSPECTION DMV REQUIREMENT.

POWER TRAIN,ENGINE — Filed 01/07/2026

Vehicle unresponsive after sitting idol at traffic light. When trying to accelerate, no power. Vehicle was still running, but unable to accelerate. Finally able to accelerate after RPMs up to nearly 3000 rpms, and slow to respond and accelerate. Engine warning code on dashboard soon after. Error code is P0751, shift solenoid A performance stuck or off. Similar issue when under warranty in 2022 with 22,000 miles.

BACK OVER PREVENTION — Filed 09/15/2025

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

VISIBILITY — Filed 02/01/2021

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that visible air bubbles had formed inside the windshield glass. The contact stated that the bubbles were more prominent while driving in direct sunlight. The failure affected the visibility of the driver and was a safety hazard while operating the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the contact was not offered any assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V484000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

BACK OVER PREVENTION — Filed 04/23/2025

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact had received a second notification from the manufacturer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention) that parts were available; however, the contact called a local dealer and was informed that parts were still not available. The contact had been calling for several months and was advised that the parts were still not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed. The contact had not experienced a failure.

STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER — Filed 01/05/2026

I’m unable to address recall NHTSA 25V572, Ford program 25S89, a rear camera issue affecting my 2015 Lincoln MKC. The dealership made two attempts ordering parts on backorder to address the recall at my service appointment today. After receiving parts last week, Ford told dealers they do not recommend installing these parts to address the recall—the dealer also said they do not know the procedure or replacement parts Ford will recommend to address the rear view camera recall on a later date. They also believe Ford will now replace the entire camera vs replace components. I have no problem with the approach to replace the camera if that’s the case. And I also realize this is not the dealership’s fault; however, there is a huge disconnect and communication gap from Ford quality that must be addressed. It’s been challenging to order parts for this recall and wait months, only to discover Ford no longer knows how to address a fix my vehicle needs. I appreciate if NHTSA could investigate ongoing issues and delay for this recall. I’m happy to provide more details if necessary. Thank you!

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES — Filed 09/19/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the front driver's side door failed to unlock as intended, which required the contact to enter the vehicle through the front passenger's side door and to crawl over to the front driver's side seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under warranty or recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine). The contact stated that while the dealer was previously performing the recall repair, the dealer informed the contact that the battery monitor sensor was damaged. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — Filed 09/01/2025

A few months ago, the engine light came on. Multiple diagnostics confirmed a vapor leak. We were told if we didn’t fix it, it would affect nothing. Now, if we put gas in, the car struggles to start or won’t start. This happens all the time since April 2025. We looked at recalls and there were 2 with the fuel system that were apparently done. We feel that they may have been improperly repaired? The dealer service said this problem happens all the time with Lincolns. We’re afraid to put gas in the tank. We don’t know what will happen next? Car stopping at lights? Too much vapor coming out now? Repair is all over the place price wise wherever we check…but we don’t want to be stuck at a gas station or have someone light a cigarette near the car with gas vapor leaking out!

BACK OVER PREVENTION — Filed 11/18/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility which prevented the driver from safely operating the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION — Filed 10/27/2023

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera blacked out intermittently. The failure had become more persistent over time, and the system became inoperable. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. Lincoln White Plains (250 E Main St, Elmsford, NY 10523) was also contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

WHEELS — Filed 10/03/2025

This is my 3rd Ford/Lincoln vehicles that I have needed to replace ALL lugnuts due to 'swollen' lugnuts! I assure you that I am not soaking them in water. Give me a break. Make them address this issue already. I put in a complaint to NHTA for my prior vehicle without resolution. 200-300 dollars to replace. Lincoln complaint desk acknowledges the common complaint and only say that it has been brought to upper managements attention. We all are aware that they will do nothing about it until their hand is pressed! Just a note..prior to these wholesale lugnut problems, I replaced 1 in my 45+ years of driving. How many have you replaced? Cmon already. Rich

BACK OVER PREVENTION — Filed 09/15/2025

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a black screen while the vehicle was in reverse(R). The contact stated that the failure obstructed the driver's visibility, preventing the driver from safely operating the vehicle. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

BACK OVER PREVENTION — Filed 02/01/2025

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that upon shifting into reverse(R), the rearview camera either displayed a blank or distorted image. The local dealer was contacted on several occasions and confirmed that parts were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

AIR BAGS — Filed 06/28/2022

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while the wife was driving into an intersection the vehicle crashed into a second vehicle. During the crash, the front of the vehicle was severely damaged but only the front driver air bag located under the dashboard console had partially deployed. No other airbags in the vehicle were deployed to provide protection to the driver. No injuries were reported. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. During the crash, the vehicle was destroyed. The cause of the failures was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

ENGINE — Filed 02/11/2020

ON FEBRUARY 11, 2020 MY 2015 LINCOLN MKC HAD BEEN SITTING STATIONARY IN MY GARAGE FOR 26 HOURS WHEN THE ENGINE SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE. I OPENED MY GARAGE, SMOKE WAS POURING OUT AND THERE WERE FLAMES COMING OUT OF THE HOOD AT THE WINDSHIELD LINE. THE CAR HAD JUST TURNED 40,000MILES, WAS CERTIFIED PREOWNED, SERVICED AT LINCOLN DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED. AFTER THE FIRE FIGHTERS LEFT, THE BATTERY CONTINUED TO SMOKE UNTIL A WIRE WAS DISENGAGED.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES — Filed 06/03/2019

I AM DRIVING IN THE CAR AND THE CAR IS TURNED OFF, THE CAR IS SOMETIMES DRIVING AND THE CAR STOPS AND THE CAR IS SLOWED DOWN, THE TRANSMISSION IS THE FIFTH TIME I TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND IT RETURNS TO THE DAME PROBLEMI AM AFRAID OF CRASHING BECAUSE THE CAR STOP WITHOUT WANTING

POWER TRAIN — Filed 04/14/2017

ON APRIL 14, 2017, AT 9:10 P.M., ON MY WAY HOME, I PULLED UP TO OUR TOWNHOME MAIL BOX CENTER, PUT MY CAR IN PARK, UNHOOKED MY SEAT BELT AND GOT OUT OF THE CAR IN ORDER TO GET MY MAIL. I LEFT MY CAR DOOR OPEN AS I WAS ONLY GOING TO GET THE MAIL AND GET BACK IN, AS I HAVE DONE THOUSANDS OF TIMES. RIGHT AFTER I GOT OUT OF THE CAR, I REALIZED THE CAR WAS ROLLING BACK. INSTINCT HAD ME RUNNING AFTER THE CAR TRYING TO HOLD ON TO THE DOOR IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET BACK INTO THE CAR AND PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. I GOT AROUND THE DOOR BUT COULD NOT HOLD ON. THE DOOR KNOCKED ME BACKWARDS ONTO THE STREET AND THE CAR PASSENGER FRONT TIRE RAN OVER MY LEFT FOOT AND MY RIGHT THIGH. I HAD A SEVERE LACERATION ON THE BACK OF MY HEAD THAT REQUIRED 2 STAPLES. I ALSO HAD A BROKEN LEFT TOE AND A SEVERELY BRUISED FOOT AND ANKLE. MY RIGHT THIGH SWELLED TO AT LEAST DOUBLE ITS SIZE WITH BAD CONTUSIONS. KNEE BECAME VERY SWOLLEN, ESPECIALLY IN THE BACK ALSO WITH BAD CONTUSIONS. RESIDUAL EFFECTS ARE STILL IN EXISTENCE WITH PAIN IN MY LEG AND CONTINUED SWELLING. THANKFULLY, THE CAR VEERED TO THE LEFT AS IT ROLLED DOWN THE STREET AND HIT INTO A ROCK WALL IN THE COMPLEX. THEREFORE NO ONE ELSE WAS INJURED AND NO PARKED CARS WERE HIT. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I LEASED IT ON MAY 3, 2018 AS I WAS TOO INJURED PREVIOUS TO THAT TIME TO GO OUT. THE SERVICE MANAGER WROTE UP THE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ACCIDENT AND SAID HE WOULD BE SUBMITTING IT TO THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THEY HELD THE CAR UNTIL JUNE 7, 2017 WHEN I WAS TOLD THAT FORD WAS DENYING MY CLAIM OF FAULT WITH THE CAR. SINCE IT WAS LEASED, I HAD NO RECOURSE EXCEPT TO HAVE THE CAR FIXED AND CONTINUE TO DRIVE IT. I WAS SCARED EVERY DAY I DROVE THAT CAR UNTIL I GOT RID OF IT FOR ANOTHER TYPE CAR.

AIR BAGS — Filed 06/26/2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LINCOLN MKC. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MPH IN TRAFFIC, ANOTHER VEHICLE STRUCK THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD AS IT CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW, AS WELL AS INJURIES TO THE LEFT SHOULDER, LUMBER STRAIN, LEFT KNEE AND LEG INJURIES, AND RIGHT AND LEFT WRIST STRAINS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HER LEFT JAW WAS SWOLLEN AND SHE SUFFERED ONGOING HEADACHES. THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE INJURIES TO THE OTHER PARTY INVOLVED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL LINCOLN DEALER IN CLEVELAND, OHIO WHICH WAS THEN TAKEN TO NICK MAYER COLLSION CENTER (2613 SCRANTON RD IN CLEVELAND, OHIO 44113 (216) 556-1222) FOR BODY REPAIRS AND DIAGNOSES FOR THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,900.

POWER TRAIN — Filed 02/27/2017

I DROVE TO THE END OF MY DRIVEWAY WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 1000 FEET. I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE WITH THE EXPECTATION THAT IT WENT INTO PARK BECAUSE THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE OF THIS VEHICLE THAT I HAVE USED MANY TIMES WITHOUT ISSUE AND IT IS LISTED AS SUCH IN MY OWNER'S MANUAL. I STOOD THERE BESIDE THE VEHICLE TO ALLOW TWO CARS TO PASS ON THE HIGHWAY BEFORE WALKING ACROSS THE HIGHWAY TO CHECK MY MAIL. I COLLECTED MY MAIL AND TURNED AROUND TO CROSS THE HIGHWAY TO RETURN TO MY VEHICLE AND I SAW THE VEHICLE COMING ACROSS THE ROAD TOWARDS ME. I JUMPED OUT OF THE WAY OF THE VEHICLE JUST IN TIME BEFORE IT STRUCK MY MAILBOX. AS A RESULT THE FRONT GRILL IS DAMAGED. I FEEL FORTUNATE THAT I TURNED AROUND IN TIME TO GET OUT OF THE WAY BECAUSE I COULD HAVE BEEN HURT OR KILLED IF THE VEHICLE HAD STRUCK ME.

STEERING — Filed 01/04/2016

HOURS AFTER I PURCHASED A CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED 2015 LINCOLN MKC WITH APPROXIMATELY 19K MILES THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON (FRIDAY). I WAS TOLD THE CAR HAD A PERFECT CARFAX. I ALSO NOTICED THE AIR VENT TO THE BACK SEAT DIDN'T SEEM TO WORK WELL. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AS SOON AS THEY RE-OPENED AND WAS TOLD TO BRING THE CAR IN MONDAY). ON MONDAY MORNING, AS I TURNED AT APPROX 10MPH INTO A PARKING LOT, HALFWAY THROUGH THE TURN I COMPLETELY LOST THE ABILITY TO STEER CAUSING THE CAR TO RUN STRAIGHT INTO A CURB. WHEN I SAY LOSE STEERING, IT WAS UNLIKE ANYTHING I'VE EVER EXPERIENCED. AS I TURNED THE WHEEL, THE CAR CEASED TO RESPOND. I GOT OUT TO WALK AROUND THE CAR AND THERE WAS NO ICE OR BLACK ICE, AND IT WAS NOT SLIPPERY TO ME. THOUGH IT FELT LIKE MINUTES IN MY HEAD, IT HAD TO HAVE BEEN A MATTER OF NO MORE THAN 1-3 SECONDS. I'VE BEEN DRIVING FOR OVER 15 YEARS AND HAVE A PERFECT DRIVING RECORD. THANKFULLY MY DAUGHTER WAS NOT IN THE CAR AND I WAS TURNING OFF A SIDE ROAD AT A SLOW SPEED OR ELSE I WOULDN'T BE ALIVE TO WRITE THIS. THE DEALERSHIP TOWED THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. I WAS CLEARLY TERRIFIED AND SHAKEN UP OVER THE INCIDENT. THE USED CAR MANAGER STARTED OFF AS INCREDIBLY SYMPATHETIC AND OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS BEGAN SPEAKING DOWN TO ME, SAYING THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR, THAT THEY RAN EVERY TEST AND THE CAR IS FINE REGARDLESS OF WHAT I EXPERIENCED. SO NOW, MY OPTION IS TO KEEP THE CAR OR TURN IT IN AND LOSE THOUSANDS. I ASKED FOR COPIES DIAGNOSTIC REPORTS AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NONE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HAD MY CAR FOR 2 WEEKS NOW. I LOOKED UP OTHER RECALLS AND ASKED IF MAYBE THE CAR STALLED AND I WAS JUST TOO SHAKEN UP TO REALIZE- NO RESPONSE I HAD SUCH WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE WITH MY FIRST LINCOLN, I DECIDED BUY A SECOND, BUT AFTER THIS EXPERIENCE AND POOR PROTOCOL, I CAN'T SAY THAT I WOULD PURCHASE ANOTHER. THAT IS, IF I EVEN SURVIVE THIS ONE.