19 recalls across 6 model years
The Lincoln MKC has 19 recalls covering the full 2014–2019 production run, with the most serious being a battery monitor sensor on 2015–2019 vehicles that can short-circuit and overheat, starting a fire in the engine compartment whether the vehicle is parked or being driven.
Engine block heater fire risk appears across multiple model years and engine configurations. On 2016–2019 models, the block heater can crack, leak coolant, and short-circuit when plugged in. The same short-circuit and fire risk from a cracked block heater also applies to 2015–2016 models equipped with the 2.0L engine. On 2015–2016 models with the 2.3L engine, the block heater element can overheat while plugged in, raising the same fire concern. A separate battery monitor sensor issue on 2015 models can also short-circuit if the sensor is damaged during servicing, creating a fire risk even when the vehicle is off.
The 2015–2019 model years also have a rearview camera that can display a distorted, inverted, or blank image while reversing, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle. On 2018 models, incorrectly installed front brake hoses can chafe against nearby components, leak brake fluid, and extend stopping distances.
The 2015 model year carries the heaviest share of recalls. The push-to-start button, located at the base of the shift controls, can be pressed accidentally and shut the engine off while driving. Door latches on 2015 vehicles can fail internally, leaving a door that appears closed but is not fully latched and can swing open while moving; a prior repair attempt for this latch issue was found to be incomplete, leading to a follow-up recall. Seat mounting bolts on some 2015 vehicles were improperly manufactured and can fracture, potentially compromising seat and seatbelt anchor attachment in a crash. A fuel delivery issue on certain 2015 vehicles can reduce fuel pressure and cause an unexpected stall. The 2015 model year also has a rearview camera with a loose or damaged circuit board connector that can produce a blank or distorted image, and windshields on some early 2015 production vehicles contain trapped air bubbles that can affect driver visibility.
Going back to the earliest production, certain 2014–2015 vehicles have a fuel pump that can fail without warning and stall the engine.
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Top 8 of 9 categories across LINCOLN MKC
| Component | Recalls | Share | Critical | High | Medium | Low | Informational |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | 5 | 26% | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 16% | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 3 | 16% | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 2 | 11% | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body & Latches | 2 | 11% | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brakes | 1 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 5% | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 5% | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Component categories are grouped from raw recall data and may not match manufacturer terminology exactly.
