Coolant leaks into the engine cause the engine to eventually breakdown and a whole new engine is needed.
2017 Lincoln Mkc
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2017 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
59 reports with mileage · 130 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Engine. Review the 109 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 21 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Back Over Prevention. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
What owners actually said
189 reportsEngine light came on.Noticed some hesitation. Took to the dealer. Was diagnosed as coolant intrusion into engine. Engine could have failed on the highway or exploded. After investigating & seeing other incidents like this on-line, I noticed there were fires & breakdowns that did occur. I called Ford/Lincoln to report. They are a…
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Engine light came on.Noticed some hesitation. Took to the dealer. Was diagnosed as coolant intrusion into engine. Engine could have failed on the highway or exploded. After investigating & seeing other incidents like this on-line, I noticed there were fires & breakdowns that did occur. I called Ford/Lincoln to report. They are aware of issue, but would not cover the repair even though they have been aware of the issue for years. Bought my certified 2017 Lincoln MKC in 2020 with 25k miles with extended warranty; Currently has 68k miles. I had extended warranty thru Feb 2024, and was not aware it had expired. If my warranty was still current & had less than 70k miles, it would have been covered. I believe there should have been a recall on this type of engine. I believe that FORD/LINCOLN is responsible for the repair.
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs and coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic an…
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The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of a leak underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs and coils were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic and was diagnosed with a cracked engine block. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
My engine kept misfiring upon starting and not accelerating while I was driving it. A coolant leak into the cylinder caused the engine to malfunction. I had to replace the entire engine block which cost over $7,000.00. The Ford repairman & service center told me that Ford had issued a service bulletin regarding this issue but th…
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My engine kept misfiring upon starting and not accelerating while I was driving it. A coolant leak into the cylinder caused the engine to malfunction. I had to replace the entire engine block which cost over $7,000.00. The Ford repairman & service center told me that Ford had issued a service bulletin regarding this issue but then refused to pay for the engine damage. I only have 70K miles on the Lincoln.
2.0 Ecobooster engine. Coolant started leaking into engine right after an oil change at dealership. Now I need a new engine. I have researched that this is a known engine problem for Ford. We need a recall. I cannot afford a $9,000 repair for something Ford knew about.
My 2017 Lincoln mkc 2.0 . My mechanic confirmed it has a coolant leak going into the engine. There is a known defect with the 2.0 engine.Which is requiring me to have to purchase a brand new engine with only 33,000 miles warranty expired 2023. The code that was present at the time was p0301. This is a safety concern this vehicl…
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My 2017 Lincoln mkc 2.0 . My mechanic confirmed it has a coolant leak going into the engine. There is a known defect with the 2.0 engine.Which is requiring me to have to purchase a brand new engine with only 33,000 miles warranty expired 2023. The code that was present at the time was p0301. This is a safety concern this vehicle will leave u stranded and in worst case scenario dead because of engine failure. Lincoln should recall the engines on these vehicles!
In the ecoboost 2.0 models, The engine block has a failure point which Ford is aware of and coolant leaks into combustion chambers and causes misfires, constant loss of coolant, and possible total engine failure. The 1.5L engines were recalled for same exact issue. So far, Ford is unwilling to do anything about this potentially…
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In the ecoboost 2.0 models, The engine block has a failure point which Ford is aware of and coolant leaks into combustion chambers and causes misfires, constant loss of coolant, and possible total engine failure. The 1.5L engines were recalled for same exact issue. So far, Ford is unwilling to do anything about this potentially disastrous issue that affects thousands of ford/lincoln owners. Repair costs are over $9,000.
Coolant leakage into #4 cylinder due to the malfunction of the engine blocks gasket. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. I live in the country so if there is a breakdown the possibility of me being stranded on the highway or on some back road would be terrible. Yes, I had a mechanic look it over and confirm, Engine ove…
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Coolant leakage into #4 cylinder due to the malfunction of the engine blocks gasket. Yes, the vehicle is available for inspection. I live in the country so if there is a breakdown the possibility of me being stranded on the highway or on some back road would be terrible. Yes, I had a mechanic look it over and confirm, Engine over heated on Saturday, daughter and son came to bring antifreeze and water. Had no idea where the coolant had gone, looked for a leak and found none. 2 days later the engine light came on, had mechanic come out and put code reader on it. The #4 cylinder we replaced spark plugs, 2 days later the engine light came on, mechanic replaced the # 4 coil. Nothing is working.
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was a misfire in cylinder #3, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed t…
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The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was a misfire in cylinder #3, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 71,000.
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Official recalls
325V685000 · 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.
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
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