The 2017 Lincoln Mkc has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,658,157 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT25V6850002025-10-1059,006 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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,…
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V5720002025-09-031,456,417 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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…
ENGINE23V3780002023-05-26142,734 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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…
Complaints by component
ENGINE
103
3crashes1fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
21
1injuries
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
20
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
18
2crashes1fires
BACK OVER PREVENTION
15
POWER TRAIN
10
AIR BAGS
3
2crashes1injuries
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
3
SERVICE BRAKES
3
2crashes
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3
Total complaints222
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Check engine light p0302 engine misfire cylinder 2. I noticed low coolant in the overflow tank. Went to dealer they did a pressure test found coolant intrusion inside cylinder 2 open tsb 22-2229 car or suv if coolant gets into cylinder can cause engine failure”
“The contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkc. The contact received a second notification of nhtsa campaign number: 25v572000 (back over prevention) stating that the part was currently available for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the rearview camera…”
“About 3 weeks ago, I was driving, and a red flashing light came on, signalling that my coolant was low. I bought radiator fluid and put it in up to the fill line. I visited my daughter, which is 11/2 hr. Away. I checked the radiator reserve when I arrived at her house. The reserve was empty again.…”
“Dear nhtsa safety defects investigation team, I am filing a safety complaint regarding my 2017 lincoln mkc involving a child entrapment incident. On 05/17/2026, my vehicle locked itself while the engine was running, the key fob was inside the vehicle, and my [xxx] child was still inside the car. I…”
“Lincoln mkc 2017 engine failure due to coolant leak. Bought new lincoln mkc 2017. The current mileage is 52, 500. Upon starting, engine would shake for about 10 seconds. The engine light would come on. Engine light would turn off and on for few weeks. The dealership diagnostic indicated code…”
“The contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkc. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled roughly, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption, and the low coolant temperature warning light was…”
“The contact owns a 2017 lincoln mkc. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image failed to function properly, and the image was blurry. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number:…”
“I took my vehicle to the local ford dealership for service due to a check engine light being on. They pulled the spark plug and found the cylinder full of coolant and found tsb-22-2229. I called lincoln and was told they wouldn’t assist me because I fell outside their time and mileage limits.…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2017 Lincoln Mkc as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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