2017 Lincoln MKC reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2017 Lincoln MKC has 190 complaints with NHTSA after 10 years, or 5 per year. That is more complaints per year than most MKC years here — over the median of the other years, which is 2. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Engine block heater, Camera, and Engine.

2015 Lincoln MKC — Photo by Navigator84, resized from the original. Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 4.0

Complaints

190

Per year

Recalls

Years on the road

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (109 of 190), then Engine and engine cooling (22) and Back-over prevention (20). Those filings include 7 that report a crash, 2 that report a fire, and 2 that report an injury.

Next to 2016 and 2018

The 2016 MKC has 80 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 74 complaints, 2 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Lincoln MKC. How we count. Data as of 2026-10-16.

Recalls (3)

Recall equipment, electrical, engine block heater 2025-10-10 · NHTSA campaign 25V685000

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.

Remedy 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 blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. 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.

Recall back-over prevention, sensing system, camera 2025-09-04 · NHTSA campaign 25V572000

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.

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.

Recall Engine 2023-05-26 · NHTSA campaign 23V378000

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.

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.

Complaints by component (190 total)

Engine

109

Engine and engine cooling

Back-over prevention

Electrical system

Powertrain

Air bags

Fuel and propulsion system

Service brakes

Visibility and wipers

Wheels

Forward collision avoidance

Lane departure

Seats

Steering

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Fuel system, gasoline

Speed control

Structure

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Crash-flagged

Fire-flagged

Injury reports

Death reports

Complaints filed per year

Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings

"The contact's wife owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine was running rough. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer,…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-09-17
"I own a Lincoln Mkc 2017 - purchased on 2/19/19 with 12miles I have replaced 4 batteries over the years so far. I drive every day. I am never sure if the car will start. Multiple times i have a dead battery. Lincoln has…"
Electrical system · filed 2026-09-04
"Check engine light on. Codes P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302. Technician confirmed via scope coolant intrusion on cylinder 1 and 2. Technician stated it is known issue with this engine and recommends a new engine for…"
Engine · filed 2026-08-15
"My husband and I own a 2017 Lincoln MKZ that was purchase new in 2018. It is equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost engine, with approximately 69,000 miles. It has been meticulously cared for! Before the diagnosis, I noticed…"
Engine and engine cooling · filed 2026-08-14
"Coolant intrusion into number 2 cylinder requiring full engine replacement of my 2017 my 2.0l eco boost engine"
Engine · filed 2026-08-13

NHTSA crash ratings

Version	Overall	Front	Side	Rollover
2017 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars
2017 Lincoln MKC SUV FWD	4 stars	4 stars	5 stars	4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City	Hwy	Combined	Annual fuel cost
MKC all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	25	21 MPG	$3100
MKC all-wheel drive	2.3L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	18	25	21 MPG	$3100
MKC all-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	All-wheel drive	19	25	22 MPG	$2950
MKC front-wheel drive	2L, 4-cyl	Automatic (6-speed)	Front-wheel drive	21	28	23 MPG	$2800

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2015–2019

Body styles SUV

Oil 5W-30 (2.0L and 2.3L turbo) , 5.7 qt capacity

Tire size 235/50R18, 235/45R19, 245/45R19 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 23V-378 covers certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles: the battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing an engine-compartment fire while parked or driving. Owners are advised to park outside; dealers add an in-line fuse to the sensor power circuit. Recall 25V-572 covers certain 2015-2019 MKC vehicles among other Ford/Lincoln models: the rearview camera may display an inverted, distorted, or blank image; dealers inspect and replace the camera as needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Lincoln MKC reliable?

What are common problems with a 2017 Lincoln MKC?

Is the 2017 Lincoln MKC more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2016 MKC has 80 complaints, 2 per year, and the 2018 has 74 complaints, 2 per year. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has more complaints per year than the 2018.

Has the 2017 Lincoln MKC been recalled?

The 2017 Lincoln MKC has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Lincoln MKC?

Owners have filed 190 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln MKC with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2017 Lincoln MKC get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Lincoln MKC is 21.8 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Lincoln MKC take?

5W-30 for the 2.0L and 2.3L turbo engines on the 2015-2019 generation.

What tire sizes does the MKC use?

235/50R18, 235/45R19, and 245/45R19 depending on trim.

What does recall 23V-378 cover on the MKC?

Certain 2015-2019 MKC vehicles: the battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing an engine-compartment fire while parked or driving. Owners are advised to park outside; dealers add an in-line fuse to the sensor power circuit.