2017 Lincoln MKC engine problems

The 2017 Lincoln MKC has 122 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 55% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

122

Engine complaints

55%

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Engine complaints by year

MKC engine complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

23V378000EngineMay 26, 2023 · 142,734 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.

Consequence

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S28.

What owners report

“CAR WAS IN DRIVEWAY. AUTO STOP FEATURE WAS ON. FOOT WAS ON BRAKE, ENGINE STOPPED IDLING. AS I LIFTED MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND THE A/C COMPRESSOR ENGAGED AT THE SAME TIME. THE CAR LUNGED FORWARD AND HIT A BRICK COLUMN CAUSING OVER $2000 IN DAMAGE.CAR WAS SERVICED AT DEALER FOR…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · November 2, 2018 · crash

Common questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have?

NHTSA has 122 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln MKC engine — 55% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Lincoln MKC engine?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the engine: 23V378000.

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.