2015 Lincoln MKC Body and structure Problems

“On several occasions I have come very close to getting into serious accidents with my 2015 Lincoln MKC. The vehicle has a major blind spot from from the frame cowel that leads down from the roof covering the outer edge of the windshield. Inside the vehicle it is extremely difficult to see oncoming traffic if you're looking left. If a motor cycle, motor scooter or bicyclist is approaching from your right side, you may not see him or her. I was stopped at a stop sign, intending to make a left hand turn. For some reason I took an extra second to stop. …”

“I am concerned about the button style gears. Twice now, my thumb accidentally depressed the n button and the engine start/stop button. The vehicle started to coast both times and I had to think fast to get the vehicle back into drive. Fortunately, I was not traveling at highway speeds and no one was close enough to hit me. The reason for this, is that when using the screen on the dashboard, it's normal to use your thumb to balance your hand, while your index finger depresses options on the screen. The thumb naturally goes to where the gear shift buttons are. …”

“I’m unable to address recall NHTSA 25V572, Ford program 25S89, a rear camera issue affecting my 2015 Lincoln MKC. The dealership made two attempts ordering parts on backorder to address the recall at my service appointment today. After receiving parts last week, Ford told dealers they do not recommend installing these parts to address the recall—the dealer also said they do not know the procedure or replacement parts Ford will recommend to address the rear view camera recall on a later date. They also believe Ford will now replace the entire camera vs replace components. …”

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that the rear driver's side door failed to open as needed. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that she would need to pay for the diagnostic test and repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.”

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the door chime sounded and the front passenger door opened. The contact pulled the vehicle onto the road shoulder and, after repeated attempts to close the door, the contact had to use a bungee cord to secure the door. The vehicle was driven home. The contact called the dealer and was advised that only the rear doors were included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”