Safety Score
84
Safe
Recalls
1
Complaints
50
NCAP Stars
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Recalls (1)
| Date | NHTSA ID | Component | Units | Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-12 | 18V104000 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 88 | — | Details |
Owner Complaints (showing up to 50)
| Date | Component | Crash | Injuries | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-07 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The check engine light came on and car started to over heat when taken into shop was told need to replace entire engine… |
| 2025-12-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I was driving home from work on December 24th 2025 and my 2018 lincoln mkc 2.3l shut off on me while I was in motion. T… |
| 2025-11-18 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The check engine light came on and it would run rough when started. It was determined the number four cylinder head wa… |
| 2025-11-16 | STEERING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER P… |
| 2025-10-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Coolant intrusion in engine |
| 2025-10-21 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over P… |
| 2025-10-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Car had engine light come on, was told from dealer need completely new engine despite only 70k miles. Is a known issue,… |
| 2025-10-01 | EQUIPMENT | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine wa… |
| 2025-09-17 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Check engine light came on. The engine has coolant intrusion and the engine would have to be replaced, quoted me $17,24… |
| 2025-08-30 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I am writing regarding my 2018 Lincoln MKC, VIN # [XXX] which is experiencing clear symptoms of coolant intrusion in… |
| 2025-08-15 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 25V572000 (Back Over Preventi… |
| 2025-07-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have a 2018 Lincoln MKC with the well known coolant intrusion complete engine failure. I need a new long block at a c… |
| 2025-07-31 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Coolant is leaking into the cylinders and could cause the engine to seize while driving. The issue was identified at a… |
| 2025-07-24 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Dealer service technician states the a crack in the engine block is allowing coolant to enter the cylinder causing mis… |
| 2025-07-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Check engine light came on at approx 54,000 miles with code of cylinder 2 misfire diagnosed as spark plugs and ignitio… |
| 2025-07-11 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have a 2018 Lincoln MKC with approximately 58,000 miles, always taken care of and maintained, in excellent condition.… |
| 2025-05-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2018 Lincoln MKC with 112,700 miles hesitating with accelerating. There have been no check engine lights activated. Too… |
| 2025-05-09 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine failure due to coolant leak. Causing vehicle to overheat without warning while traveling down highway Issue has… |
| 2025-05-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Loosing Coolant resulting in coolant leaking into the engine. White smoke coming from exhaust m. Repair garage states o… |
| 2025-04-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The engine light has appeared approximately in April 2025. The inspection advised that the engine code indicated a mis… |
| 2025-04-08 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that when the vehicle was cold-started, the vehicle shuddered, … |
| 2025-04-07 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | Yes | 1 | The contact owned a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over … |
| 2025-03-31 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that there was a misfire coming from the engine while starting … |
| 2025-03-15 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owned a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the check engine warnin… |
| 2025-02-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | It was almost time for an oil change when the check engine light came on. The engine was idling roughly when the car wa… |
| 2025-01-02 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the side view mirrors folded… |
| 2025-01-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 1st Engine Failure Dec 2021 due to coolant intrusion and the long block engine needed to be replaced. After the repair … |
| 2024-12-03 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start th… |
| 2024-10-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased the automobile on [XXX] with 44,175 miles. When the engine light came on recently, I took it to the Lincoln… |
| 2024-09-25 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2018 Lincoln MXC -2.0L- 47,000 mile Need engine long block replacement Coolant leaking into cylinders |
| 2024-08-29 | ENGINE | No | 0 | 2.0 Ecoboost engine has coolant intrusion issues due to manufacturing defect and is causing the vehicle to be unsafe to… |
| 2024-08-23 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Engine light came on and showed misfire in cylinder 4. Changed spark plug and engine coil. Still had engine light on an… |
| 2024-08-20 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Misfire cylinder2 coolant found in combustion chamber requiring longblock engine replacement. Through investigation fou… |
| 2024-08-09 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contac… |
| 2024-07-01 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was … |
| 2024-07-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | After the original 2.0L EcoBoost in my MKC Black Label failed from coolant intrusion around 37,500 miles in May 2023, t… |
| 2024-06-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I purchased car in Septemver of 2023, in May of 2024 I started ha jng issues with it misfiring and a mechanic told me I… |
| 2023-09-03 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the battery warning light and … |
| 2023-07-29 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | No | 0 | My car has 2 recalls 1. RISK OF UNDERHOOD FIRE and 2. pcm reprogramming recall, Took my car to Lincoln service center … |
| 2023-07-02 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator ped… |
| 2023-06-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) how… |
| 2023-06-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | Ford is well aware of the scam and refuses to fix the faulty engine for millions of these vehicles. 2018 MKC is trash. … |
| 2023-06-01 | ENGINE | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) how… |
| 2023-05-18 | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | No | 0 | Backup camera, side blind-spot warning and park assistant failed due to inoperative DC/DC converter. All failed items s… |
| 2023-05-15 | ENGINE | No | 0 | My car was recalled by Lincoln in May 2023 because a battery sensor causes the car to catch on fire anytime, on or off.… |
| 2023-05-04 | ENGINE | No | 0 | I have the 2.0L EcoBoost I-4 (assembled December 2017, engine block part number HV 206 AA) in my 2018 Lincoln MKC Black… |
| 2023-04-01 | WHEELS | No | 0 | When purchasing new tires today, we were informed that we needed to replace the lug nuts as the lug nut wrench no longe… |
| 2022-12-08 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance, the mechanic … |
| 2022-10-03 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption… |
| 2022-09-26 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | No | 0 | The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that upon having the tires serviced by an independent mechanic,… |