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What 182 owners told NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln Mkc

These are the actual owner complaints behind this car’s reliability verdict, filed with the federal government, unedited. They’re unverified reports, not confirmed defects: read them as leads for your pre-purchase inspection, not a diagnosis.

All (182)Crash / fire / injury (10)Engine (104)Backup camera & sensors (20)Engine & cooling (20)Electrical system (19)Transmission & drivetrain (10)Fuel system (4)Airbags (3)Brakes (3)Visibility & wipers (3)Wheels (3)

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Oct 12, 2023Engine

The contact's wife 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 11549658

Oct 4, 2023Engine

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 local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was 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 11548147

Oct 4, 2023Engine

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

Sep 30, 2023

I contacted the dealer for my recall repair. They advised there is a 200 person waiting list and they are only permitted to order 4 parts per week. At this rate, it will be almost a year before my vehicle is fixed. NHTSA requested to know if there were issues getting this part fixed - yes, there are issues. Thank you.

NHTSA ODI 11547504

Sep 26, 2023Engine

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.

NHTSA ODI 11546587

Sep 22, 2023Engine

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

Sep 14, 2023Engine

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

Sep 13, 2023Engine

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

Sep 12, 2023Engine

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

Sep 7, 2023Electrical system

I have taken my vehicle into my Dealership Service Department once in July, called twice as instructed by the Service Manager in June and August. The battery sensor is not available. I have called two other Dealerships within 30 miles from my home and the part is not available. I have had my battery jumped from the Lincoln Roadside Assistance in the evening after work, the car voltage is currently very low and the car pulls or slows while I am driving. I am concerned and I do not feel safe in driving my vehicle.

NHTSA ODI 11543186

Aug 30, 2023Transmission & drivetrain

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle from second to third gear, there was an abnormal banging sound heard. The transmission was slipping gear while driving at various speeds. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the transmission was slipping when shifting from second to third gear. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,100.

NHTSA ODI 11541684

Aug 22, 2023Engine

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

Aug 11, 2023Engine

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

Aug 9, 2023Engine

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

Aug 8, 2023Engine

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.

NHTSA ODI 11537105

Aug 2, 2023Engine

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

Aug 2, 2023Engine

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

Jul 31, 2023Engine & coolingEngine

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

Jul 26, 2023Engine

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

Jul 24, 2023Engine

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

Jul 17, 2023Engine

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

Jul 11, 2023Engine & coolingEngine

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

Jun 27, 2023Engine

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

Jun 26, 2023Fuel system

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times; however, the failure recurred after each visit. The dealer was notified of the failure and an appointment was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 38,000.

NHTSA ODI 11528961

Jun 15, 2023Backup camera & sensors

Back up rear camera completely blacked out while I was back in up. The alarm did not alarm and a vehicle almost hit me.

NHTSA ODI 11527273

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