Lincoln MKC
EPA MPG:
21 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
21 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 5 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
The 2016 MKC is less reliable than other cars from the same model year.
The 2016 Lincoln MKC has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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The 2016 Lincoln MKC has been recalled 5 times by NHTSA.
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2016 SUVs Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
NA
POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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Engine Minor
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Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
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NA
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Powertrain
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NA
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NA
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Engine Major
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NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
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Engine Minor
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NA
2016
NA
2017
2018
NA
2019
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2021
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2024
2025
Engine Cooling
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NA
2016
NA
2017
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NA
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Engine Electrical
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Transmission Major
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Transmission Minor
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Drive System
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Fuel System/Emissions
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Exhaust
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Show all Powertrain Trouble Spots
Suspension/Steering
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Brakes
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Climate System
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NA
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NA
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Build Quality
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NA
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Electrical Accessories
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NA
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NA
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Body Hardware
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Paint/Trim
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NA
2016
NA
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NA
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Noises/Leaks
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2010
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NA
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NA
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NA
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Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
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NA
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Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability
information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey for
about 380,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2025 vehicles are holding up in 20 potential
trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and brakes,
to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
EQUIPMENT
Jan 15, 2026
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
What should you do:
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
26V011000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
116672
EQUIPMENT
Oct 10, 2025
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
What should you do:
Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V685000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
59006
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Sep 03, 2025
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.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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 May 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.
For more information:
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
25V572000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1456417
ENGINE
May 26, 2023
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
23V378000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
142734
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 31, 2016
Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
Summary:
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.
What should you do:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.
For more information:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
16V183000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1543
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