Is the 2015 Lincoln MKC reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln MKC?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln MKC have?

12 recalls on file for this model year.

2015 Lincoln MKC

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2015 Lincoln MKC
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:48:24.141Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 130
Recalls: 12
Investigations: 3
Top problem: Engine

Complaints per year

2015: 130 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2015	130
2016	80
2017	191
2018	76
2019	121

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Engine

25% · 33 reports

FIRE

Electrical system

18% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing interior/under dash and body control module/bcm.

CRASH

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I am driving in the car and the car is turned off, the car is sometimes driving and the car stops and the car is slowed down, the transmission is the fifth time I take it to the dealer and it returns to the dame problemi am afraid of crashing...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-06-05

Also filed under Service brakes

Power train

14% · 18 reports

CRASHINJURY

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On April 14, 2017, at 9:10 p.m., on my way home, I pulled up to our townhome mail box center, put my car in park, unhooked my seat belt and got out of the car in order to get my mail.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-07-31

I drove to the end of my driveway which is approximately 1000 feet.

NHTSA ODI report, 2017-04-10

Back over prevention

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing rearview system braking and warnings.

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 12 reports

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When I first submitted the VIN# just one hour ago, it responded with 2 open recalls, now it is responding with only one!

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-08-03

Safety timeline

12 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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2014-08-29Visibility14V484000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.

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2014-09-15Fuel system, gasoline14V525000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.

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2015-02-27Fuel system, gasoline15V005000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

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2015-03-04Electrical system15V006000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PTS switch and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

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2016-01-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2016-10-29 Door Latch Failure
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2016-05-18Engine and engine cooling16V183000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016.

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2017-01-27Latches/locks/linkages16V643000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

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2017-10-25Seat belts, seats17V472000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017.

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2019-12-19Recall queryClosed 2022-02-07 Door Latch Failures
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2020-07-27Latches/locks/linkages20V331000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
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2023-08-08Engine23V378000 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.

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.

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2025-10-16Back over prevention25V270000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42.

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2026-01-13Back over prevention25V572000 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...

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.

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Date not on fileEquipment26V011000 Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine.

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.

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Buy-smart checklist

2015 Lincoln MKC — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Engine: 33 reports on file for this year.
Electrical system: 23 reports on file for this year.
Power train: 18 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 26V011000 · Equipment
Recall 14V484000 · Visibility
Recall 14V525000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 15V005000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 15V006000 · Electrical system
Recall 16V183000 · Engine and engine cooling
Recall 16V643000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 17V472000 · Seat belts, seats
Recall 20V331000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Recall 23V378000 · Engine
Recall 25V270000 · Back over prevention
Recall 25V572000 · Back over prevention

FAQ

Is the 2015 Lincoln MKC reliable?: There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Lincoln MKC?: The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2015 Lincoln MKC have?: 12 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.