KnownCarProblems2017 Lincoln Mkc Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 192 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln Mkc, most often about the engine (67% of complaints, typically around 71,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Mkc model year since 2000 and has 3 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 2017 Lincoln Mkc problems
Engine
129 complaints · 67%Half of these problems showed up before 71,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was a misfire in cylinder #3, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the…
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the #2 and #3 spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, two days after the repair, the check engine warning light illuminated…
Other or unspecified
21 complaints · 11%The car was not on. It was parked in the driveway of a residential home. The lift gate was open. The arm that lifts and supports the lift gate broke suddenly. It sounded like an explosion and a large pressurized spring (greater than 2 feet in length) propelled from the lift gate arm. This spring struck a child in the…
The windshield wipers on the Lincoln Mkc malfunction in the rain. I experienced several instances where, under flood advisory conditions, the windshield wipers did not work. I turned the car on and off several times. I change the wiper automation settings several times and still the wipers would not work. I believe…
Electrical
20 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkc. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 23v378000 (engine) and 25v572000 (back over prevention). However, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that while the vehicle started, the interior lights and lights on the…
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was later informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but…
Backup camera
20 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: warnings, rearview system braking, sensing system.
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera displayed lines. In addition, the contact stated that the rearview camera system failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact disconnected the…
The contact owns a 2017 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 while reversing, the rearview camera was inoperable and the message "camera unavailable" was…
Transmission
10 complaints · 5%The transmission on my 2017 Mkc developed a slipping issue at around 81000 miles. This occurred first in the range of 25-35 MPH. Now it seems to have broadened. Had the car inspected by sanderson Lincoln in phoenix, az. Their initial determination was a new transmission or a rebuild. Cost is excessive. Dealer and…
I was pulling away from my house after backing out of my driveway, and the power steering practically froze. I almost hit my other car that was parked in front of my house. Three warnings came up on the dash: 1. Service advancetrac, 2. Steering assist fault service required, 3. Hill start assist not available. I had…
Driver assistance
4 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, blind spot detection, warnings, automatic emergency braking.
Fuel system
4 complaints · 2%The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkc. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle failed to start after several attempts. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic several times; however, the failure recurred after each visit. The dealer was notified of…
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 2%The windshield wipers on the Lincoln Mkc malfunction in the rain. I experienced several instances where, under flood advisory conditions, the windshield wipers did not work. I turned the car on and off several times. I change the wiper automation settings several times and still the wipers would not work. I believe…
I recently leased a ford Mkc. It came equipped with side view mirrors that would automatically fold in when the vehicle was close enough to an object where you could get closer for convienence. A good example is when you go through a car wash and the side mirrors ford in so they do ot get damaged during the car wash.…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2017 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 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
Full defect 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.
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.
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.
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.
Questions about the 2017 Lincoln Mkc
- What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lincoln Mkc?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (129 complaints, typically around 71,000 miles); other or unspecified (21 complaints); electrical (20 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln Mkc have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 10, 2025 (equipment). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2017 a bad year for the Lincoln Mkc?
- It is the most complained-about Mkc model year since 2000, with 192 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.