2017 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 194 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (110), Engine And Engine Cooling (23), Unknown Or Other (22).
Key takeaways
- 194 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 7 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 3 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 110 | 57% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 23 | 12% |
| Unknown Or Other | 22 | 11% |
| Back Over Prevention | 21 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 20 | 10% |
| Power Train | 10 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 2% |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% |
| Air Bags | 3 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 2% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2017 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Back Over Prevention - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blue blinking image. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-25
While loading my vehicle during a trip, when I turned around to pick up a bag and turned back to put it in the back of the vehicle, the entire liftgate had lowered halfway and I hit my head forcefully on it from a crouched position. I have a pretty serious concussion from this. I was not aware that this malfunction exi...
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-10-08
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant inside cylinders #2 and #3...
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More for the 2017 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.