Does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Lincoln MKC, the most recent reported on October 10, 2025 (Equipment: electrical, engine block heater). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln MKC?

Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (110 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (23).

How many 2017 Lincoln MKC complaints mention a crash or fire?

7 of 193 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2017 Lincoln MKC recalls and problems

3 recalls and 193 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Lincoln MKC.

recalls

193

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2017 Lincoln MKC recalls

Equipment: electrical, engine block heater

NHTSA campaign 25V685000 · reported October 10, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 59,006 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix: 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 December 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.

Back over prevention: sensing system, camera

NHTSA campaign 25V572000 · reported September 3, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 1,456,417 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: 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.
The fix: 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.

Engine

NHTSA campaign 23V378000 · reported May 26, 2023 · Ford Motor Company · 142,734 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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.
The risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Engine110
Engine and engine cooling23
Unknown or other22
Back over prevention20
Electrical system20
Power train10
Air bags3
Fuel/propulsion system3
Service brakes3
Visibility/wiper3

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 25, 2026 · Unknown or other
While loading my vehicle during a trip, when I turned around to pick up a bag and turned back to put it in the back of the vehicle, the entire liftgate had lowered halfway and I hit my head forcefully on it from a crouched position. I have a pretty serious concussion from this. I was not aware that this malfunction…

Oct 8, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant inside cylinders #2 and…

Sep 26, 2026 · Engine
My 2017 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost has recently experienced a serious engine failure and requires engine replacement. It developed an engine problem while driving on at least two occasions and is no longer reliable or safe to operate. No prior warning messages were observed on the vehicle…

Sep 17, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 101,989 miles
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, where it was diagnosed and determined that the #3 cylinder and spark plug had seized and there was…

Sep 4, 2026 · Electrical system
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 a problem with this module and the electrical system. parasitic drainage issues on the battery. I…

MKC model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2015	12	131	7	1
2016	5	80	1	7
2017	3	193	7	2
2018	4	76	3	0
2019	3	123	1	2

Across all years, the 2017 MKC has the most complaints (193). All Lincoln MKC years →

Questions

Does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 Lincoln MKC, the most recent reported on October 10, 2025 (Equipment: electrical, engine block heater). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln MKC?: Owners have filed 193 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (110 complaints), followed by engine and engine cooling (23).
How many 2017 Lincoln MKC complaints mention a crash or fire?: 7 of 193 complaints report a crash and 2 a fire; 3 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 25, 2026.