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2016 Lincoln MKC: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 110 complaints about the 2016 Lincoln MKC with NHTSA, and it has 5 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
110
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
5
on record
Fuel economy
23 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,870
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block HeaterJan 15, 2026 · campaign 26V011000
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.
Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block HeaterOct 10, 2025 · campaign 25V685000
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.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraSep 3, 2025 · campaign 25V572000
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.
EngineMay 26, 2023 · campaign 23V378000
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling › EngineMar 31, 2016 · campaign 16V183000
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.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Other years of the Lincoln MKC
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Lincoln MKC have?
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (48), transmission & drivetrain (12), electrical system (11). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Lincoln MKC have?
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Lincoln MKC get?
Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.