2017 Lincoln MKC Engine Problems
Owners have filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2017 Lincoln MKC, 57% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,240 miles. The words owners use most often: “coolant intrusion” (24% of reports).
- 110engine complaints
- 64,240median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $9,200typical repair cost reported by owners
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Coolant intrusion: mentioned in 26 of 110 complaints (24%)
- Engine block: mentioned in 13 of 110 complaints (12%)
- Cylinder misfire: mentioned in 10 of 110 complaints (9%)
- Head gasket: mentioned in 10 of 110 complaints (9%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2017 Lincoln MKC at $9,200, and half of them between $7,900 and $10,100.
Based on 12 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2024–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 22 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 110 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 1 a fire.
Lincoln MKC engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Equipment:electrical:engine block heater
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
EnginePark outside
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S28.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
My 2017 Lincoln MKC equipped with the 2.0L EcoBoost has recently experienced a serious engine failure and requires engine replacement. It developed an engine problem while driving on at least two occasions and is no longer reliable or safe to operate. No prior warning messages were observed on the…
Check engine light on. Codes P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302. Technician confirmed via scope coolant intrusion on cylinder 1 and 2. Technician stated it is known issue with this engine and recommends a new engine for $16,169.92. This has been an ongoing issue for the past two years.
Coolant intrusion into number 2 cylinder requiring full engine replacement of my 2017 my 2.0l eco boost engine
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2017 Lincoln MKCs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 110 owner complaints about engine for the 2017 Lincoln MKC (57% of the 192 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Lincoln MKC engine?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,240 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2017 Lincoln MKC?
Owners report a typical cost of $9,200 (half paid between $7,900 and $10,100), from 12 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2017 Lincoln MKC?
The most frequent phrase is “coolant intrusion”, in 26 of 110 complaints, followed by “engine block” (13).
See all 2017 Lincoln MKC problems or engine problems across all MKC years.