2016 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 82 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (42), Electrical System (12), Power Train (12).
Key takeaways
- 82 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.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 42 | 51% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 15% |
| Power Train | 12 | 15% |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 | 11% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 | 9% |
| Steering | 5 | 6% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 5% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 5% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2% |
| Wheels | 2 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Parts for the 2016 Lincoln MKC
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2016 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-05
shaking idling, coolant loss. Diagnosed at dealer with coolant intrusion.
Electrical System,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-11-03
Back up camera not working properly. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't
Suspension,power Train,fuel/Propulsion System - filed 2026-09-22
I purchased this vehicle 3 weeks ago from CarMax Brooklyn Park, MN. Within 50 miles of driving, the vehicle threw a Ford Diagnostic Trouble Code P1450 indicating a Unable to bleed up fuel tank vacuum( excessive vacuum in the fuel tank). This defect causes an improper fuel tank vacuum, presenting an immediate engine sta...
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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.