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Lincoln MKC 2017 Engine Problems

133 distinct owners reported a engine problem on the 2017 Lincoln MKC - 69% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage133 complaints

133 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

23V378000Reported May 26, 2023 - 142,734 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the engine system, reported to NHTSA on May 26, 2023. The campaign covers an estimated 142,734 vehicles across all affected models. Owners are advised to park outside because of a fire risk.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems28Unknown Or Other22Electrical System21Power Train10Fuel and Propulsion System4Visibility3
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.