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2017 Lincoln MKC engine problems

Owners reported engine problems in 133 complaints for the 2017 Lincoln MKC, 57% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
133 57% of this year's complaints
Typical mileage
80,000 miles 42 complaints with mileage
Crashes and fires
3 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

When engine problems show up

Engine complaints by mileage, 2017 Lincoln MKC Complaints by odometer reading in 20,000-mile steps. The median is about 80,000 miles. 0k to 20k miles: 2 complaints 20k to 40k miles: 4 complaints 40k to 60k miles: 6 complaints 60k to 80k miles: 8 complaints 80k to 100k miles: 12 complaints 100k to 120k miles: 8 complaints 120k to 140k miles: 1 complaints 140k to 160k miles: 0 complaints 160k to 180k miles: 0 complaints 180k to 200k miles: 1 complaints 200k+ miles: 0 complaints 040k80k120k160k200k miles Typical: 80,000 miles
Based on 42 complaints that include mileage. 29% were reported before 60,000 miles. The amber marker shows the median: half of these complaints happened before that mileage.
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MileageComplaints
0k to 20k miles2
20k to 40k miles4
40k to 60k miles6
60k to 80k miles8
80k to 100k miles12
100k to 120k miles8
120k to 140k miles1
140k to 160k miles0
160k to 180k miles0
180k to 200k miles1
200k+ miles0

What the data shows

Of the 42 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 29% were reported before 60,000 miles.

These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving, a burning odor was detected as the vehicle lost power. Upon the contact's arrival at home, her fiancé called AAA service. Where upon inspection the AAA technician diagnosed the vehicle with a battery issue stating that the was about to explode. No warning lights were illuminated. The battery was replaced by the however the contact stated that the vehicle continued to have electrical problems.

Reported at 80,000 miles, June 2024 Fire

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that coolant intrusion had damaged the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2346.

Reported at 34,500 miles, February 2024

Other problems reported for the 2017 Lincoln MKC

Engine problems in other years

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