2017 Lincoln MKC · symptom sheet
Check engine light or misfire
- 80owner reports
- 70,000median miles
- $8,176median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
144 of the 191 complaints on this car are about the engine. 80 of those describe misfire. Only overheating is reported more often on this car.
Narrower sheets: Engine misfire (40 reports)
Tick what matches of 80 reports
Misfire on other MKC years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2015.
What this problem usually is
These reports start with the check engine light. Many describe the engine running rough or shaking at idle, a P0300-series code, or a catalytic converter code. A worrying number say the light was flashing. Owners often list ignition coils or spark plugs already replaced, and the light coming back afterward.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the spark plugs (14 reports) and the ignition coils (10 reports).
Recalls and investigations
2 recalls on the engine cover the 2017 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.
All 3 recalls on the 2017 Lincoln MKC, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
What owners paid
19 of the 80 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $6,500 to $9,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 60,000 and 86,744 miles, from the 38 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 13 service bulletins or notices for the 2017 Lincoln MKC that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.
Some 2015-2018 Edge and 2017-2019 Fusion/MKZ/Escape/MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit a low coolant level, white exhaust smoke and/or a runs rough condition with or without an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025.
Some 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with a 2.3L engine may exhibit a vibration/rough idle when the vehicle is in DRIVE or REVERSE.
9 more on the 2017 Lincoln MKC page.
What owners wrote
“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.”
Filed Aug 15, 2026
“Coolant intrusion into number 2 cylinder requiring full engine replacement of my 2017 my 2.0l eco boost engine”
Filed Aug 13, 2026
“Car was misfiring, so I took the car to the dealership. There is coolant leaking into the engine cylinders and there is white exhaust smoke. They tell me that this is a known manufacturer defect. There is even a Technical Service Bulletin by ford recognizing the defect. TSB-19-2346. The repair requires the engine block to be replaced. Cost is over 6K.”
Filed Jul 19, 2024
“Through testing at Fiesta Ford in Indio, CA, it was determined that my 2017 Lincoln MKc had a blown engine which needed to be replaced. Fiesta Ford determined that there was coolant intrusion on cylinder #1. Fiesta Ford then removed and replaced the engine long block assembly and coolant.”
Filed Apr 28, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 80 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
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Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 85 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 51 reports