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2017 Lincoln MKC Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
12%of 193 total for the year
Median mileage
96,845miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Lincoln MKC, 12% of the 193 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,845 miles.

Example complaints

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

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle intermittently shuddered. The check engine warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11646762, filed 2025-03, 100,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle idled roughly, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive coolant consumption, and the low coolant temperature warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced due to coolant intrusion. …”

NHTSA complaint #11741342, filed 2026-06, 135,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant inside cylinders #2 and #3. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The engine was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 45,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11769840, filed 2026-10, 45,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O’Reilly Auto Parts and was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #2. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a misfire in cylinder #3. The dealer replaced the ignition coils and the spark plugs; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, no cause for the failure was found. …”

NHTSA complaint #11697999, filed 2025-11, 190,500 miles

“The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialty shop and was diagnosed with torque converter failure, which caused transmission failure. The torque converter was replaced. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, days after the vehicle was repaired, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact pulled into a gas station and turned off the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11696115, filed 2025-10, 112,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201976%
20181013%
20172312%
201679%

Other parts of the 2017 Lincoln MKC

Engine
110 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
20 complaintsElectrical system
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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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