Research · 5 model years

Lincoln MKCEvery model year, 2015–2019

Across the 5 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns and 609 owner complaints for the Lincoln MKC. The 2017 model year has the most complaints (195).

01 —Model years

Lincoln MKC years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesNCAP overallMPG comb.
2019312314 of 522
201847834 of 522
2017319574 of 522
201658214 of 522
20151213174 of 522
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 11, 2026
02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road
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Model yearNHTSA complaints
2015131
201682
2017195
201878
2019123

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 11, 2026
03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2019 MKC

3 campaigns

Equipment: engine block heater

Remedy pending

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.

EquipmentReported Oct 10, 2025NHTSA 25V685000

Back over prevention: camera

Free remedy

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.

Back over preventionReported Sep 4, 2025NHTSA 25V572000

Engine

Park outsideFree remedy

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.

EngineReported May 26, 2023NHTSA 23V378000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 11, 2026