2018 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (46), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Unknown Or Other (5).
Key takeaways
- 74 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 4 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 46 | 62% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 14% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 7% |
| Power Train | 5 | 7% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 5% |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-09-18
Engine has a known defect causing coolant to leak into cylinders. Car is not safe to drive as car can overheat, blow gasket, loose power, catch fire while operating.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-09-16
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the engine misfired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that coolant intrusion had resulted in the engine failure, and it was determined that the engine nee...
Engine - filed 2026-09-11
I own a 2018 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 72,326 miles. The check-engine light initially illuminated and an OBD scan produced code P0303, indicating a misfire in Cylinder 3. No other diagnostic codes were reported. Following mechanical evaluation, all four...
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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.