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2017 Lincoln MKC Electrical system Problems

Complaints
20about this part
Share
10%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
49,328miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the electrical system of the 2017 Lincoln MKC, 10% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,328 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I started the vehicle, the sync system went through a restart, killing the engine and turning off the dashboard panels. It had happened before on a level surface, but this time I was on a 10-15% grade. I stopped again, turned the vehicle off and returned about 15 minutes later. I was on a slight hill, with the elevation lower in front of the vehicle. I started the car and stepped completely out within 10-15 seconds. I stepped outside the vehicle, which had been running for 10-15 seconds. …”

NHTSA complaint #11175125, filed 2019-02, 18,655 miles

“The windshield wipers on the Lincoln MKC malfunction in the rain. I experienced several instances where, under flood advisory conditions, the windshield wipers did not work. I turned the car on and off several times. I change the wiper automation settings several times and still the wipers would not work. I believe this is a very hazardous issue for anyone driving a 2017 Lincoln MKC and do not believe it should be taken lightly under any circumstances when lives are at hand. In the above set instance I was driving during the day with rain sleet and snow under flood advisory conditions.”

NHTSA complaint #11047165, filed 2017-11, 4,000 miles

“Usb charging and snyc connection station at the bottom of console caught fire and within a couple of minutes the inside of the vehicle was engulfed in flames. Barely escaped with my life.”

NHTSA complaint #11001858, filed 2017-06, 9,800 miles

“DearNHTSA, My rear camera is not working properly on my 2017 Lincoln MKC. I reported this incident to you earlier this month. As of yesterday Wednesday May 28, 2025 WXYZ NEWS IN DETROIT, stated a recall on rear view cameras. I truly hope my car will be included in the recall. Thank you very much!”

NHTSA complaint #11663579, filed 2025-05

“First incident: My daughter was in the vehicle in our driveway in March 2022 and was leaving. She came running inside and told me she hit the start button and that the vehicle did not start, but started to roll down the driveway with the steering wheel locked in position. She was stepping on the brakes and the vehicle continued to roll out into the street until it finally stopped when it hit the curb across the street. She stated the brakes did not work. …”

NHTSA complaint #11464630, filed 2022-05

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

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

Other parts of the 2017 Lincoln MKC

Engine
110 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsForward collision avoidance
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2017 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology