2018 Lincoln MKC problems
The 2018 Lincoln MKC has 93 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (61%) concerns engine. After that come drivetrain & axles (6%) and backover prevention (5%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 93 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Engine 61% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 10 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 33 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 | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 5 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 33 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 50,000 miles. For engine specifically, the median reported mileage is about 58,000 miles (14 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 10 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2018 ranks 4th most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Lincoln MKC with enough data (32 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 4 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 2018 lincoln mkc. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the lane departure safety feature activated to correct the vehicle from veering out of the lane. The lane departure feature steered the vehicle too far to the left, causing the vehicle to crash into the median and flip over. The vehicle sustained severe front end damage, but the front air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location.
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the side view mirrors folded inward. The contact was turned off and restarted the vehicle, but the mirrors remained in the folded position. The contact stated that after 20 minutes of turning the vehicle off and on, the mirrors unfolded. Additionally, the contact stated that the driver's side seat lumbar system was independently changing adjustments and was overriding the preset seat adjustments.
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the failure was due to coolant intrusion into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance.