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2015 Lincoln MKC Engine Problems

Complaints
33about this part
Share
25%of 131 total for the year
Median mileage
40,008miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the engine of the 2015 Lincoln MKC, 25% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,008 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“On february 11, 2020 my 2015 Lincoln MKC had been sitting stationary in my garage for 26 hours when the engine spontaneously caught fire. I opened my garage, smoke was pouring out and there were flames coming out of the hood at the windshield line. The car had just turned 40,000miles, was certified preowned, serviced at Lincoln dealership where it was purchased. After the fire fighters left, the battery continued to smoke until a wire was disengaged.”

NHTSA complaint #11317505, filed 2020-03, 40,008 miles

“While driving at 5mph, the ignition button was accidentally pushed in. When this happened, the engine immediately turned off, the vehicle rolled for a second and then the car came to a halt as if I slammed on the brakes. The ignition button is located next to the computer screen and the passenger had accidentally pushed it in when he was changing the radio station on the computer screen.”

NHTSA complaint #10663690, filed 2014-12, 4,900 miles

“Coolant is being blown out of the cars tailpipe.Opon cranking .There's a lot of white smoke.Lately every three days I have to add antifreeze to the coolant reservoir. Car was inside of my yard and parked.”

NHTSA complaint #11646366, filed 2025-03

“I got out of work and went to start my car. At first it did not want to start, and it acted like the alarm system had an issue. I locked my car, then unlocked it with the key fob, and when it started, it ran rough and was smoking out of the exhaust. I turned it off and quickly checked the fluids. I noticed the antifreeze was low, and since I always carry fluids in the car, I filled up the reservoir and then tried to restart my car. It did the same thing, not wanting to start until I locked and unlocked with the key fob. I drove home, but the check engine light was on the entire time. …”

NHTSA complaint #11687785, filed 2025-09

“A few months ago, the engine light came on. Multiple diagnostics confirmed a vapor leak. We were told if we didn’t fix it, it would affect nothing. Now, if we put gas in, the car struggles to start or won’t start. This happens all the time since April 2025. We looked at recalls and there were 2 with the fuel system that were apparently done. We feel that they may have been improperly repaired? The dealer service said this problem happens all the time with Lincolns. We’re afraid to put gas in the tank. We don’t know what will happen next? Car stopping at lights? Too much vapor coming out now? …”

NHTSA complaint #11700866, filed 2025-11

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20199275%
20184762%
201711057%
20164151%
20153325%

Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKC

Electrical system
23 complaintsOther or unknown
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Lincoln MKC

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology