What 182 owners told NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln Mkc

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no open recall.

NHTSA ODI 11548166

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle sputtered. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine and the battery warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11546014

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11544512

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered while starting. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the coolant level was low. The contact refilled the coolant, but the following day, the coolant level was low again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

NHTSA ODI 11544335

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11544047

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11540067

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11537926

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11537447

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

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The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle had electric power however, the engine failed to turn over. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a crack in the engine block, allowing coolant intrusion into the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,286.

NHTSA ODI 11536000

Low coolant level. White exhaust, runs rough without MIL. COOLANT INTRUSION INTO CYLINDER. . TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: Replace long block engine assembly. . Recall notice?

NHTSA ODI 11536058

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while parked with the engine idling, the engine inadvertently revved. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated. The contact noticed a cloud of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the contact’s husband stated that after his wife turned the vehicle around to drive back home, he noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Upon inspecting under the hood, the contact’s husband noticed that the coolant level was low and added coolant. Additionally, the contact‘s husband diagnosed the vehicle with an ODB code reader and retrieved an engine misfire code. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had intruded into cylinder #1 causing engine failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer for further diagnostic tests. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

NHTSA ODI 11535504

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11534555

The head gasket leaked resulting in having to put in an entirely new engine. The dealer suggested that this was a known issue and that the gasket breaks in the corner. After the replacement, I was told that the manufacturer improved the gasket and I should not see this issue happen again. When the gasket blew, there was an immediate loss of power going down the expressway.

NHTSA ODI 11534197

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ODI 11532664

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while in a drive-thru line with the vehicle idling, the vehicle started overheating with a message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11531592

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

NHTSA ODI 11529058

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Overheat" was displayed and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a nearby independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the head gasket had blown. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but did not provide any assistance because the warranty had expired. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who initially replaced all four spark plugs; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic and the mechanic discovered that antifreeze had leaked into one of the engine cylinders. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ODI 11501061

TSB 19-2346 ... Engine gives no warning until to late ... Then multiple warnings and alarms happen all at once ... says the car is overheating but before you have time to react (Like pulling over) the alarms clear ... engine light is only warning on ... This could cause the motor to seize or stop running loosing power steering and control ... This has been known since 2019 when TSB-19-2346 was announced which means they knew sooner ... Ford told me there is no known problem with this motor but TSB says other wise ... There is no fix to problem .. Motor replacement is it ... I purchased this car from ford Dealer 09/19/20 with 25000 miles ... I never got any notice on the car and the problems it was having ... now they want me to pay out of pocket for new motor $7000 ... we still owe $20000 on the car and its down ...

NHTSA ODI 11496745

Coolant leaking into the cylinder. Had it serviced at 69.4K miles with a radiator flush and 3,000 miles later the warranty has expired and we have coolant in the cylinder. The fix is an engine replacement, $11K. There is a technical bulletin out so they this is a common problem, however they seem to let the issue go without notification in hopes the warranty's expire.

NHTSA ODI 11448106

When I started my car is was idling low and engine light came on

NHTSA ODI 11436225

I purchased my vehicle from Randy Wise Hyundai formly Randy wise Lincoln Auto Mall here in Flint MI on 4350 Lennon Rd 48507 on June 8 2020 is the date i purchased it i only had it for 8 months i am still paying a car note and car insurance on it i am spending countless of money on it i have to pay 7245.00 on a brand new engine as i speak luckily Lincoln Motor co in Dearborn MI is going half i just want to know if i can get refunded my money and the dealership knew of this problem and still was selling these types of vehicle even the service manager informed me that this is common for these types of vehicles to have these issues why still sell them to the consumers this has caused me a lot of hardship , Darrell Chisolm Jr.

NHTSA ODI 11418109

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WILL SUDDENLY ACCELERATE UNEXPECTEDLY AND ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASIONS I ALMOST CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. TOOK THE CAR TO MY MECHANIC AND HE STATED THAT THIS IS A KNOW PROBLEM WITH THIS ENGINE AND LINCOLN IS REPLACING THE ENGINE BUT I CHECKED WITH LINCOLN THEY SAID THERE ARE NO SAFETY RECALLS.... **

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