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2017 Lincoln MKC

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
4
of 5 stars
Recalls
3
on record
MPG
—
combined

Open recalls on record

3 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls3
Complaints182
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2017 Lincoln MKC

3 recalls
182 complaints
4/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
3
Owner complaints
182
Complaints citing a crash
7

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

3 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Contact a dealer to verify these have been completed.

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Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 23V378000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.

  • 25V572000high

    Rear-visibility system issue

    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, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

  • 25V685000high

    Engine issue

    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 Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Consumer complaints

182 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

182
Total
7
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE124
  • OTHER29
  • ELECTRICAL13
  • BRAKES3
  • AIR BAGS3

Notable Issues

182 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 2 reports involve injuries. 7 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)124
miscellaneous issues29
electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)13

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Adjacent model years

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Common problems

Lincoln MKC problems

564 owner complaints analysed

Systems recalled

Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Recall

    Recall 25V685000

    An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

  2. Recall

    Recall 25V572000

    A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 23V378000

    An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.