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2018 Lincoln Mkc

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Owner complaints for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 119.

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

24 reports with mileage · 48 unknown

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine. Review the 45 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 9 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 5 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

3 crash reports0 fire reports2 injury reports

What owners actually said

72 reports
54,000 miles · Aug 4, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would not immediately start. The driver had to turn the ignition key and depress the accelerator pedal simultaneously to start the vehicle. Additionally, while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel nozzle would constantly click off and…

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The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that after refueling, the vehicle would not immediately start. The driver had to turn the ignition key and depress the accelerator pedal simultaneously to start the vehicle. Additionally, while attempting to refuel the vehicle, the fuel nozzle would constantly click off and on. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced a fuel system line and the failure was remedied. No further information was available. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 54,000.

NHTSA ODI #11477621

61,000 miles · Aug 4, 2022
EngineFuel System, Diesel

******* DELETE VOQ ******* THIS COMPLAINT IS BEING MARKED FOR DELETION BECAUSE IT IS AN INADVERTENT DUPLICATE OF ODI# 11477621 *DJR ******* DELETE VOQ *******

NHTSA ODI #11477613

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2022
Engine

My check engine light went on one week ago and we received a message that my vehicle was unsafe to drive due to an engine misfire. We did not drive the vehicle, but could not take it into the dealership until today as they were backlogged and could not fit it in until today (9/13/22). I just received notice that my 2018 Lincoln …

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My check engine light went on one week ago and we received a message that my vehicle was unsafe to drive due to an engine misfire. We did not drive the vehicle, but could not take it into the dealership until today as they were backlogged and could not fit it in until today (9/13/22). I just received notice that my 2018 Lincoln MKC needs the engine block replaced due to a known issue with the 2.0 ecoboost engine leaking coolant into the engine, which can cause overheating and possible combustion. I discovered that there is a technical service bulletin noting this known issue, but there has not been a recall on the vehicle and it will now cost $7800 to replace.

NHTSA ODI #11469023

Mileage unknown · Mar 2, 2022
Engine

Misfire cylinder2 coolant found in combustion chamber requiring longblock engine replacement. Through investigation found that this is a widespread factory defect that Ford is well aware of. A diagnostic check was not performed on this issue during any routine service visit even though a technical service bulletin had been distr…

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Misfire cylinder2 coolant found in combustion chamber requiring longblock engine replacement. Through investigation found that this is a widespread factory defect that Ford is well aware of. A diagnostic check was not performed on this issue during any routine service visit even though a technical service bulletin had been distributed to dealerships in 2019. The dealership and Ford customer service personnel all confirm there was nothing an owner could have done to prevent this result. An engine light came on at 77,000 miles, just 7,000 miles outside of the warranty.

NHTSA ODI #11454790

Mileage unknown · Nov 6, 2021
Engine

Engine light came on and my LinolnWAy app told me to not drive over 45 mph because my car may start having smoke come out. I took the car to the dealership and was told that I needed a new engine because the coolant has leaked over . I was told that my car was the 5th Lincoln that came in and needed a new engine. A new engine …

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Engine light came on and my LinolnWAy app told me to not drive over 45 mph because my car may start having smoke come out. I took the car to the dealership and was told that I needed a new engine because the coolant has leaked over . I was told that my car was the 5th Lincoln that came in and needed a new engine. A new engine was installed and I was told that i had just made the warranty otherwise it would have been a $9000 fix. I was without a car for a week and a half.

NHTSA ODI #11439588

Mileage unknown · Aug 17, 2021
Tires

I purchased this vehicle in 2020 and it came with these tires. THREE of the four tires either had a bubble or repeatedly lost air around 28000 miles. These are very unsafe tires and unlikely a road hazard damaged three of the four.

NHTSA ODI #11429493

20,000 miles · Jan 3, 2021
Unknown Or Other

REAR DECK DOOR DOES NOT FULLY CLOSE AND LOCK, CAUSING THE SYSTEM TO CONTINUALLY ATTEMPT TO CLOSE AND LOCK IT. CAUSING THE BATTERY TO BECOME FULLY DISCHARGED WHEN PARKED.

NHTSA ODI #11386258

23,000 miles · Sep 30, 2019
Wheels

AFTER LESS THAN 26000 MILES THE TIRES ARE REPORTED BY FORD MAINTENANCE TO BE WOREN TO A DANGEROUS LEVEL WHEN TRAVELING THERE IS A LOUD NOISE FROM TIRES

NHTSA ODI #11259056

10,000 miles · Jun 21, 2019
Power TrainCrash

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LINCOLN MKC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REENTER THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONTACT FELL AND SUSTAINED SEVERAL BRUISES AND M…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LINCOLN MKC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND VEHICLE STARTED TO ROLL AWAY. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REENTER THE VEHICLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. THE CONTACT FELL AND SUSTAINED SEVERAL BRUISES AND MINOR CUTS. THE CONTACT WAS CERTAIN THAT THE SHIFT LEVER WAS SWITCHED TO THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE THEN CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERITAGE LINCOLN INC LOCATED AT 900 W GENESEE ST, SYRACUSE, NY 13204, (315)472-4534 TO BE DIAGNOSED, HOWEVER THE RESULT WAS STILL PENDING. THE DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED NOR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF *TR

NHTSA ODI #11221636

3,000 miles · Feb 11, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (esc)

THE DEALER THAT SOLD ME MY VEHICLE GAVE ME THIS DEFECTIVE CAR WILE MY VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ISSUES. I WAS WITH MY WIFE AND STOPED TO BUY HONEY AT A STAND AT THE CORNER OF AN INTERSECTION IN DELRAY BEACH, I PARKED THE CAR AND LEFT THE CAR ON OPENED THE DOOR AND WENT OUT TO BUY HONEY, MY WIFE WAS ON THE PASSENGER AND ALS…

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THE DEALER THAT SOLD ME MY VEHICLE GAVE ME THIS DEFECTIVE CAR WILE MY VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED FOR ISSUES. I WAS WITH MY WIFE AND STOPED TO BUY HONEY AT A STAND AT THE CORNER OF AN INTERSECTION IN DELRAY BEACH, I PARKED THE CAR AND LEFT THE CAR ON OPENED THE DOOR AND WENT OUT TO BUY HONEY, MY WIFE WAS ON THE PASSENGER AND ALSO CAME OUT , LEFT THE DOOR OPEN, WE WHERE ABOUT 7 MIN TALKING WITH THE GUY AT THE HONEY STAND WHEN ALL THE SUDEN THE CAR WAS COMING AT US, THANKFULLY THE THREE OF US WHERE NOT RUN OVER , I RAN AS FAST AS I COULD TO GET INSIDE THE DRIVER SIDE TO PUT THE BRAKE AND WAS ABLE TO STOP IT, THE VEHICLE WAS GOING TOURD A MAIN ROAD (JOG RD) SCARIEST MOMENT .......

NHTSA ODI #11176421

Official recalls

4

25V685000 · Equipment:electrical:engine Block Heater

Oct 10, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

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, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

25V572000 · Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera

Sep 3, 2025

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.

Consequence & remedy

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 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

23V378000 · Engine

May 26, 2023

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 & remedy

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 number for this recall is 23S28.

18V104000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

Feb 12, 2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

0

No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.