2017 Lincoln MKC · symptom sheet
Engine overheats or leaks coolant
- 84owner reports
- 70,000median miles
- $8,800median quote
- 1involved a crash
Newest report Aug 15, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
126 of the 189 complaints on this car are about the engine. 84 of those describe overheating, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2017 MKC.
Tick what matches of 84 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the head gasket (11 reports), the coolant hose or reservoir (7 reports) and the radiator (3 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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.
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 and remedy
Remedy: 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 paid
21 of the 84 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 49,852 and 98,690 miles, from the 36 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“For the last 17,000 miles, the engine light has been on. We got it checked out and there is coolant and cylinder three we change the cylinder thought it was a misfire, but the problem keeps occurring and we found out information that those engines are bad.”
Filed Aug 9, 2026 · 17,000 miles
“My engine kept misfiring upon starting and not accelerating while I was driving it. A coolant leak into the cylinder caused the engine to malfunction. I had to replace the entire engine block which cost over $7,000.00. The Ford repairman & service center told me that Ford had issued a service bulletin regarding this issue but then refused to pay for the engine damage. I only have 70K miles on the Lincoln.”
Filed Jul 6, 2024 · 70,000 miles
“2.0L ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO COOLANT IN CYLINDER AN ISSUE THAT FORD is aware. I only see after the fact, of all the numerous complaints in the Lincoln forum. Why has this not been recalled, it so sad that us consumers have to deal with a known problem. Please help us!”
Filed Apr 1, 2024
“I donât have the eco boost engine so they told me my car is NOT in the TSB even though I was just told that I need a new engine due to coolant intrusion. I have a ford engine with a defect that caused the problem!! Only MKCâs with eco boost are included. How many people with these ford engines are affected but not included??”
Filed Mar 1, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 1 of 84 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.
Other problems on this car
- Check engine light or misfire 78 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 49 reports