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2016 Lincoln MKC Electrical system Problems

Complaints
11about this part
Share
14%of 80 total for the year
Median mileage
51,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electrical system of the 2016 Lincoln MKC, 14% of the 80 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“My 2016 Lincoln MKC has a recall. Recall was mailed to me and I called closest Lincoln dealership to begin process. Dealership stated part was on back order and I would get a call when it comes in. I called a few weeks later and still no luck. I attempted calling several times with no luck. Fast forward 2-3 months after calling, I’m driving with my son and out of nowhere the car begins to stall while driving and fumes start coming out from air vents. It was an awful and strong smell. As I pulled over the check engine and battery light came on. …”

NHTSA complaint #11575787, filed 2024-03

“My car has had an engine light that comes on goes off throwing a code for Cylinder One Misfire since January 2023. It was 'repaired' at the dealership that I bought it from and they replaced the spark plugs and the coil and that did not stop the light from coming on and going on. I took it to another service center in my town and had it checked one of the times that the engine light was on and they used a camera and ran it through the system and found nothing wrong. It has now started to consume large amounts of coolant but I am not seeing a leak on the ground. …”

NHTSA complaint #11532344, filed 2023-07

“In 2019 I bought a used 2016 Lincoln MKC Reserve 2.0 Ecoboost Engine w 34K miles. In 4 years I've driven 11,400K miles. A few weeks ago my vehicle would not start. I had a tow to a Ford Retailer because the Service Tech at a Lincoln Retailer informed me they were backed up having 10 vehicles waiting to replace failed Ecoboost engines all with coolant leaks most likely I would need the same. After the $400 diagnostics I was told that I needed a new engine! Unlike the Lincoln Tech, Fords would not discuss anything about all the news, recalls or TSBs on Failed Ecoboost Engines. …”

NHTSA complaint #11503269, filed 2023-01

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while opening or closing the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound in the front driver’s and passenger’s side doors. The mirrors also clicked erratically and inadvertently moved making it difficult to use while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while the vehicle was shifted into drive or reverse, the front driver’s and passenger’s side mirrors malfunctioned and inadvertently re-adjust. …”

NHTSA complaint #11545784, filed 2023-09, 55,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that after entering the vehicle, a message displayed on the instrument panel “Battery disconnected” and the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. …”

NHTSA complaint #11551546, filed 2023-10, 47,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
20191210%
201823%
20172010%
20161114%
20152318%

Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKC

Engine
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 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