2016 Lincoln MKC Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 80 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2016 Lincoln MKC, 3% of the 80 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, 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.
“Today (6/18/2021) was a totally dry day with no precipitation here in Meade County, KY. Today at or about 7:00 PM, I went into the garage, got in the car, closed the driver's door, and put on my seat belt, started and put the car into drive, & moved the car out of the garage without incident. Once outdoors in the driveway, I immediately stopped the car, leaving the OEM FOB inside of the running car, I got out of my seatbelt, opened the car door and exited the car. Leaving the driver's door open, I went back into the garage to get something I had accidently left behind. …”
NHTSA complaint #11421447, filed 2021-06Related service bulletins
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- 10144219Jul 26, 2018If a trailer hitch receiver is installed on a 2013-2018 Escape or 2015-2019 MKC vehicle equipped with a hands-free liftgate, the hands-free liftgate function will become…
- 10140313Jan 5, 2018Some 2016-2018 MKC vehicles built on or before 20-Sep-2017 may exhibit a no crank condition due to a discharged battery from the Rear Gate Trunk Module (RGTM) keeping the vehicle…
- 10138514Jan 5, 2018Some 2016-2018 MKC vehicles built on or before 20-Sep-2017 may exhibit a no crank condition due to a discharged battery from the Rear Gate Trunk Module (RGTM) keeping the vehicle…
- 10109081Sep 30, 20162015-2017 Lincoln MKC is equipped with satin chrome front grille and roof moldings. If they require cleaning due to stains, water spotting, or discoloring do not use Motorcraft…
- 10079006Aug 31, 2016Inoperative hands-free liftgate after addition of trailer hitch
- 10078993May 19, 2016Squeaking/creaking noise left rear - body flex or twist conditions: low speed turns, over bumps and turns into driveways with inclines
- 10078979May 4, 2016Drive minimum 15 miles before diagnosing tire vibrations
- 10204994Mar 1, 2016Online automotive service information system for March 2016
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Lincoln MKC
41 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsBrakes
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.
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