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2017 Lincoln MKC: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 236 complaints about the 2017 Lincoln MKC with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
236
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
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 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.
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 2017 Lincoln MKC have?
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (133), driver-assist & stability (29), electrical system (21). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Lincoln MKC get?
Up to 23 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.