Lincoln

MKC

Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD · model years 2015 to 2019

Includes MKC AWD and MKC FWD as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Worst year: 2015. complaints: 128, about 1.6x this model's typical 79; recalls: 12, about 3x this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Lincoln MKC
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	Top complaints
2015	3Gas	22	240	$2,850	12	128	3 (1 open)	ENGINE 20%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, POWER TRAIN 11%
complaints: 128, about 1.6x this model's typical 79 recalls: 12, about 3x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2015 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 0 of 100, where higher is better.
2016	3Gas	22	240	$2,850	5	76	1 (1 open)	ENGINE 39%, POWER TRAIN 11%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10%
complaints: 76, below this model's typical 79 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 NHTSA advised parking the 2016 model year outdoors over fire risk open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 32 of 100, where higher is better.
2017	4Gas	21.5	245	$2,900	3	178	0	ENGINE 47%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 10%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 9%
complaints: 178, about 1.7x this model's typical 105 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 NHTSA advised parking the 2017 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 25 of 100, where higher is better.
2018	4Gas	21.5	245	$2,900	4	65	0	ENGINE 50%, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10%, POWER TRAIN 6%
complaints: 65, below this model's typical 105 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2018 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 47 of 100, where higher is better.
2019	4Gas	21.5	245	$2,900	3	105	0	ENGINE 62%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 7%
complaints: 105, in line with this model's typical 105 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2019 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 48 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2015: 22 to 2019: 21.5

Owner complaints2015: 128 to 2019: 105

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Lincoln MKC to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.