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2017 Lincoln MKC driver assistance problems

The 2017 Lincoln MKC has 26 driver assistance complaints filed with NHTSA — 12% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

26

Driver Assistance complaints

12%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Driver Assistance complaints by year

MKC driver assistance complaints by model year26 complaints2015: 16 complaints2016: 5 complaints2017: 26 complaints2018: 7 complaints2019: 8 complaints
MKC driver assistance complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

25V572000Driver AssistanceSeptember 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.

Consequence

A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The dealer was not contacted regarding the unrepaired recall. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Driver Assistance · January 5, 2026

Common questions

How many driver assistance complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have?

NHTSA has 26 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln MKC driver assistance — 12% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Lincoln MKC driver assistance?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the driver assistance: 25V572000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.