2015 Lincoln MKC Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 131 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Lincoln MKC, 4% of the 131 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Hours after I purchased a certified pre-owned 2015 Lincoln MKC with approximately 19k miles the tire pressure light came on (friday). I was told the car had a perfect carfax. I also noticed the air vent to the back seat didn't seem to work well. I called the dealership as soon as they re-opened and was told to bring the car in monday). On monday morning, as I turned at approx 10mph into a parking lot, halfway through the turn I completely lost the ability to steer causing the car to run straight into a curb. When I say lose steering, it was unlike anything I've ever experienced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10820827, filed 2016-01, 19,000 miles“The steering assist warning message came on and power steering failed twice in less than a week's time on my 2015 Lincoln MKC. It first happened while turning left and later in a parking lot at low speed shortly after I’d started the car. I could have had an accident had someone been behind me. I could not even steer the car into my driveway. Oddly, the problem would go away after turning the car off and restarting a short while later. Nonetheless, it's dangerous. …”
NHTSA complaint #11573062, filed 2024-02“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle, it was discovered while driving 35 MPH, that the steering wheel would stiffen and become difficult to turn in either direction. Additionally, while making a left turn there was a cracking sound coming from the steering column. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 122,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11458211, filed 2022-03, 122,000 miles“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving out of the drive way, the vehicle lost steering power. The steering assist fault and the hiil start assist service request warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000. Updated 04/19/17 lj”
NHTSA complaint #10950448, filed 2017-02, 16,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 (na) Lincoln MKC hybrid. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the tire pressure, service advance trac, and service power steering now warning indicators illuminated. The steering wheel also became difficult to maneuver. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and came to a complete stop. After the contact turned the vehicle off and on three times, the vehicle was towed to his residence. The contact also stated that the vehicle was repaired by waldorf ford in 2015 under a recall for the power steering issue by the manufacturer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10993143, filed 2017-06, 112,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152466Nov 1, 20182013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid…
- 10144947Aug 24, 2018When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side…
- 10115962Jul 27, 2017Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with active park assist may exhibit turn signals, steering wheel radio controls and low speed wipers being inoperative. The…
- 10115961Jul 27, 2017Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles without active park assist and built on or before 2/15/16 may exhibit steering column controls such as turn signals, radio controls, and low speed…
- 10095995Nov 17, 2016Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing…
- 10090662Oct 10, 2016When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make…
- 10092562Aug 22, 2016When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make…
- 10081007Jun 1, 20162015-2016 mkc - active park assist inoperative steering column controls with stability/traction control lamp illuminated with dtc u0131
- 10081006Jun 1, 20162015-2016 mkc - without active park assist intermittently inoperative steering column controls built on or before 2/15/2016
- 10204994Mar 1, 2016Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKC
33 complaintsElectrical 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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