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SteeringPart report

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 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201911%
201823%
201721%
201656%
201554%

Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKC

Engine
33 complaints
Electrical system
23 complaints
Other or unknown
18 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
18 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
16 complaints
Fuel system
15 complaints
Body and structure
6 complaints
Air bags
5 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
Seat 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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