KnownCarProblems2015 Lincoln Mkc Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 131 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lincoln Mkc, most often about the engine (25% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Mkc model year since 2000 and has 12 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory1 recall for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2015 Lincoln Mkc problems
Engine
33 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
On february 11, 2020 my 2015 Lincoln Mkc had been sitting stationary in my garage for 26 hours when the engine spontaneously caught fire. I opened my garage, smoke was pouring out and there were flames coming out of the hood at the windshield line. The car had just turned 40,000miles, was certified preowned, serviced…
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Mkc. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to great lakes ford of muskegon (located at 2469 e apple ave, muskegon, mi 49442, ([phone])…
Electrical
23 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles. Parts named most often: alternator/generator/regulator, wiring, adas, body control module/bcm.
My vehicle has had 4 instances where it will not start and vehicle notes that the battery is low. This has left me stranded and needing a tow or jump. Dealership had been unable to determine the draw and had replaced the battery but issue has occurred since. I have contacted Lincoln but they have not been able to…
Since I purchased this vehicle in september of 2018 it has been towed to the dealer twice and I have driven to the dealer 3 times. The battery continues to go dead after I park and lock the vehicle in my garage. I have went into the garage and the vehicle lights would come on without the key fob. I have had the…
Other or unspecified
18 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that while stopped at a red traffic light, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle each time after the stall. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed since there was no…
My Mkc was one of the first manufactured. It came with michelin tires. At 33,000 miles I had to replace a tire due to a nail in the sidewall- it took the dealer 3 weeks to find one. Today I was just told two more tires need to be replaced on the car but they are not available!1 unbelievable! I have a 2015 car that…
Transmission
18 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 53,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a defective transmission pump. The dealer informed the contact that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that after driving at undisclosed speeds, pulling into a gas station, and turning off the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The instrument cluster warning lights were illuminated. The lights on the shifter cable failed to turn off. The vehicle was towed to…
Backup camera
16 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles. Parts named most often: rearview system braking, warnings.
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Mkc. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v270000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while shifted into reverse(r), the rear-view camera image was distorted. No warning light was…
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Mkc. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rearview camera displayed a distorted image while the vehicle was in reverse(r). The contact…
Fuel system
15 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 64,500 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.
Gas tank would suck in air, begin to run very ruff and then stall. Would have to open the gas door and push the seal open in order to allow air into the tank.
This has happened 2xs within the last 4 weeks. Car only has 49,000 miles. Car starts to shake when driving speed of 50 mileshr appox. Then car shuts off, no brakes, and cannot steering. Drifted to the side of the road. Tried to start..it did start up again aftr 5 minutes. Had it into 2 dealers(Lincoln) and could not…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: body.
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Mkc. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the door chime sounded and the front passenger door opened. The contact pulled the vehicle onto the road shoulder and, after repeated attempts to close the door, the contact had to use a bungee cord to secure the door. The vehicle was driven…
On several occasions I have come very close to getting into serious accidents with my 2015 Lincoln Mkc. The vehicle has a major blind spot from from the frame cowel that leads down from the roof covering the outer edge of the windshield. Inside the vehicle it is extremely difficult to see oncoming traffic if you're…
Steering
5 complaints · 4%The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that while driving out of the drive way, the vehicle lost steering power. The steering assist fault and the hiil start assist service request warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering assembly needed to…
The contact owns a 2012 (na) Lincoln Mkc hybrid. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the tire pressure, service advance trac, and service power steering now warning indicators illuminated. The steering wheel also became difficult to maneuver. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and came to a…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2015 Lincoln Mkc recalls
Equipment: engine block heater
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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 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 b
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Full defect 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.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 16, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s42. This recall expands previous recall number 22v-082.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015 f-250, f-350, f-450, expedition, lincoln navigator, and mkc vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.
Engine
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Full defect 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.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on july 27, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s30.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 fiesta, 2013-2014 fusion, 2015 mustang, 2013-2015 escape and c-max, 2012-2015 focus, 2014-2016 transit connect, 2013-2014 lincoln mkz, and 2015 mkc vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15v-246, 16v-643 or 17v-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Seats
Risk: The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed september 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17s17.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2014 ford f-150 and e-350, 2014-2015 ford escape, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.
Doors and locks: latch
Risk: A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on january 27, 2017. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16s30.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 ford focus, 2013-2015 ford escape and ford c-max, 2015 lincoln mkc and ford mustang, and 2014-2016 ford transit connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.
Engine
Risk: Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on february 27, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s30.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) notified the agency on january 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured april 15, 2014, to may 8, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured april 21, 2014, to may 15, 2014. On april 30, 2015, ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 ford transit connect vehicles manufactured november 11, 2013, to august 29, 2014, 2014-2015 ford fiesta vehicles manufactured april 10, 2014, to june 17, 2014 and 2014 ford edge vehicles manufactured april 30, 2014, to may 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.
Electrical: switch
Risk: If the pts switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. In the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pts switch and reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM), free of charge. The recall began march 3, 2015. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s29.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to september 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the push-to start/stop (pts) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.
Fuel system: delivery
Risk: A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fdm, free of charge. The recall began in september 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s20.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 ford focus vehicles manufactured may 1, 2014, to may 24, 2014, 2014 ford escape vehicles manufactured on june 6, 2014, and 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured june 4, 2014, to july 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the fuel delivery module (fdm) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.
Visibility and wipers: windshield
Risk: Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in august 2014. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14c07.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured august 20, 2013, to june 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Desiccated air bag inflator rupture
Summary
From 2000 through 2017, takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("psan") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004l. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 blomquist report at www.NHTSA.gov/sites/NHTSA.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substa
Door latch failures
Summary
In december 2019, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this investigation based on 235 vehicle owner questionnaires (voqs) alleging doors failed to latch when closed, and/or inadvertently opened while driving, on model year (my) 2012-2014 ford fiesta, and 2013-2014 fusion and lincoln mkz. Some voqs reported the failure occurred after the latch had been remedied under a prior recall which involved fracture of the latch pawl spring tab due to thermally induced cyclic fatigue. Other voqs alleged a similar failure in vehicles not previously recalled. A latch with a fractured pawl spring tab typically results in a ?door will not close? Condition, however in certain somewhat rare circu
Door latch failure
Summary
In january, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened this preliminary evaluation based on consumers' allegations of doors failing to latch and/or inadvertently opening on model year (my) 2012-2013 ford focus vehicles (subject vehicles).odi has received 464 unique reports related to the alleged problem, with over 200 claiming that the door(s) opened inadvertently while the vehicle was in motion.one consumer alleged an injury that occurred while driving when a door inadvertently opened and then closed on a child's arm.another alleged that a door that inadvertently opened struck a parked vehicle.in response to odi's information request, ford motor company (ford) provided 500 unique repo
Questions about the 2015 Lincoln Mkc
- What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln Mkc?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (33 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 35,000 miles); other or unspecified (18 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln Mkc have?
- 12 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from January 15, 2026 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2015 a bad year for the Lincoln Mkc?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Mkc model year since 2000, with 131 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.