2015 Lincoln MKC problems
The 2015 Lincoln MKC has 167 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (20%) concerns engine. After that come electrical system (14%) and drivetrain & axles (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 167 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 20% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 73 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 15 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 14 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Among the 73 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 49,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 9 complaints mention a crash; 1 complaint mentions a fire; 2 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2015 ranks 2nd most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Lincoln MKC with enough data (55 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 12 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkc. While driving approximately 3-5 MPH in traffic, another vehicle struck the front driver side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the crash. The contact sustained an injury to the left side of the head as it came in contact with the driver side window, as well as injuries to the left shoulder, lumber strain, left knee and leg injuries, and right and left wrist strains. Medical attention was required.
On april 14, 2017, at 9:10 p.m., on my way home, I pulled up to our townhome mail box center, put my car in park, unhooked my seat belt and got out of the car in order to get my mail. I left my car door open as I was only going to get the mail and get back in, as I have done thousands of times. Right after I got out of the car, I realized the car was rolling back. Instinct had me running after the car trying to hold on to the door in an attempt to get back into the car and put my foot on the brake.
On february 11, 2020 my 2015 lincoln mkc had been sitting stationary in my garage for 26 hours when the engine spontaneously caught fire. I opened my garage, smoke was pouring out and there were flames coming out of the hood at the windshield line. The car had just turned 40,000miles, was certified preowned, serviced at lincoln dealership where it was purchased. After the fire fighters left, the battery continued to smoke until a wire was disengaged.
While driving at 5MPH, the ignition button was accidentally pushed in. When this happened, the engine immediately turned off, the vehicle rolled for a second and then the car came to a halt as if I slammed on the brakes. The ignition button is located next to the computer screen and the passenger had accidentally pushed it in when he was changing the radio station on the computer screen.
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had replaced the battery and the alternator twice due to battery drainage failure; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle required to be jumpstarted regularly. Additionally, the contact stated that the passenger's side running light and side-view mirror light, and the tailgate release button were inoperable.