no report yet
Electrical: engine block heater
Risk. An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
2018 Lincoln MKCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 79 owner complaints about the 2018 Lincoln MKC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 25V-572 the manufacturer reports only 21% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 6, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Lincoln MKC has problems
79 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
49Engine
11Engine and engine cooling
6Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Back over prevention
4Wheels
2Lane departure
2Electrical system
2Steering
1Air bags
99 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 49 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 11 | 0 |
| Power train | 6 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 |
| Lane departure | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| 9 other systems | 9 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2018 Lincoln MKC recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2026 Q3
Sensing system: camera
Risk. 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.
repaired · 2025 Q2
Engine
Park outsideRisk. An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
repaired · 2019 Q2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Engine
13 owners mentioned a cost$9,000median
Middle half: $7,800 – $10,000
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other MKC year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MKC median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2018 Lincoln MKC safety ratings
2018 Lincoln MKC SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What MKC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
10/26/26, took vehicle in for service due to a rough start. Was notified by phone the vehicle was diagnosed with the engine coolant intrusion and was found to have low coolant. The vehicle had just been inspected the week prior and all levels were acceptable. Engine needed to be replaced. Just…
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact called on behalf of his wife who stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an eco boost coolant intrusion and that the spark plugs and…
Rough idle at start up persisted as I got onto the road and caused near complete loss of drivability as "check engine" light appeared for the first time. Had towed to mechanic who replaced coils and plugs. One month later, check engine light appeared again. Brought back to mechanic who looked it…
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