2018 Lincoln MKC Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,191miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2018 Lincoln MKC, 3% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,191 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the lane departure safety feature activated to correct the vehicle from veering out of the lane. The lane departure feature steered the vehicle too far to the left, causing the vehicle to crash into the median and flip over. The vehicle sustained severe front end damage, but the front air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an undisclosed location. …”
NHTSA complaint #11091224, filed 2018-05, 2,382 miles“The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle revved and then the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The contact's brother was following the contact and assisted with traffic. The Sheriff’s Department assisted with traffic control. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the flywheel had fractured. …”
NHTSA complaint #11702721, filed 2025-12, 92,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10152466Nov 1, 20182013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid…
- 10144947Aug 24, 2018When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Lincoln MKC
47 complaintsEngine cooling
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLane departure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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.
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