2016 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints

Owners have filed 79 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (41), Electrical System (11), Power Train (11).

Key takeaways

  • 79 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
  • 1 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 1 reported injury.
  • Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
Complaints by component
ComponentComplaintsShare
Engine4152%
Electrical System1114%
Power Train1114%
Unknown Or Other911%
Engine And Engine Cooling79%
Steering56%
Back Over Prevention45%
Fuel/Propulsion System34%
Exterior Lighting34%
Service Brakes23%
Vehicle Speed Control23%
Wheels23%

One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

NHTSA 5-Star crash ratings
VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
2016 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD4/54/55/54/5
2016 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD4/54/55/54/5

Latest complaints, as filed

Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.

Steering - filed 2026-08-26

The vehicle displayed service advanced track, hill assist and traction control warning lights and immediately locks up steering and jars the steering wheel pulling vehicle to left or right abruptly before returning to normal. It has continued to happen and I’ve taken the vehicle to the dealership numerous times and the...

Electrical System - filed 2026-08-14

Two years waiting for recall repair (rear-backup camera). Lincoln Mfg notified that a pending recall/repair for driver's rear-camera was required. As of 08/14/2026 the repair has not been performed by Lincoln Mfg or it's agents. Rear-camera fails to work consistanly and is a danger to pedestrians. Local dealerships (...

Engine - filed 2026-07-08

2.0 Ecoboost coolant intrusion in cylinder #4 issue with block defect. Ford Motor Company wont cover issue.

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More for the 2016 Lincoln MKC

Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.