2017 Lincoln MKC · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 51owner reports
- 71,000median miles
- $9,000median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Sep 26, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
128 of the 191 complaints on this car are about the engine. 51 of those describe engine failure.
Tick what matches of 51 reports
Engine failure 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 are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (50 reports) and the short block or long block (4 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 51 reports quote a price. Each dot is one quote. The middle half runs $7,000 to $9,500.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 55,000 and 101,989 miles, from the 20 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Check engine Light P0302 Engine Misfire Cylinder 2. I noticed Low Coolant in the overflow tank. Went to dealer They did a pressure test found coolant Intrusion inside Cylinder 2 open TSB 22-2229 Car or SUV if coolant gets into cylinder can cause engine failure”
Filed Jul 1, 2026
“Engine failure due to known coolant intrusion defect documented under Ford EcoBoost TSB guidance. Denied goodwill assistance despite defect being manufacturing-related.”
Filed Dec 7, 2025
“Coolant leaks into the engine cause the engine to eventually breakdown and a whole new engine is needed.”
Filed Jul 18, 2024
“2.0 Ecobooster engine. Coolant started leaking into engine right after an oil change at dealership. Now I need a new engine. I have researched that this is a known engine problem for Ford. We need a recall. I cannot afford a $9,000 repair for something Ford knew about.”
Filed Jul 4, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 51 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.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine overheats or leaks coolant 85 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 80 reports