2018 Lincoln MKC problems and complaints
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Lincoln MKC. The most-reported areas: Engine (49), Engine And Engine Cooling (10), Power Train (6).
Key takeaways
- 78 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 | 49 | 63% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 10 | 13% |
| Power Train | 6 | 8% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 6% |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 5% |
| Wheels | 4 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 3% |
| Electrical System | 2 | 3% |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 3% |
| Fuel System | 2 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% |
| Equipment | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 2026-11-01
10/26/26, took vehicle in for service due to a rough start. Was notified by phone the vehicle was diagnosed with the engine coolant intrusion and was found to have low coolant. The vehicle had just been inspected the week prior and all levels were acceptable. Engine needed to be replaced. Just under 68000mi. This ...
Engine - filed 2026-10-29
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact called on behalf of his wife who stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an eco boost coolant intrusion and that the spark plugs and coils needed to be repla...
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-10-07
Rough idle at start up persisted as I got onto the road and caused near complete loss of drivability as "check engine" light appeared for the first time. Had towed to mechanic who replaced coils and plugs. One month later, check engine light appeared again. Brought back to mechanic who looked it over and said it was...
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More for the 2018 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.