The 2018 Lincoln Mkc has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 1,658,245 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 83 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 13, 2026.
Recall campaigns
EQUIPMENT25V6850002025-10-1059,006 affected
Defect
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…
Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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,…
BACK OVER PREVENTION25V5720002025-09-031,456,417 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or…
Consequence
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…
ENGINE23V3780002023-05-26142,734 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
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…
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC18V1040002018-02-1288 affected
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
42
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
8
POWER TRAIN
5
1crashes
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
BACK OVER PREVENTION
3
1crashes1injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
STEERING
2
1crashes3injuries
WHEELS
2
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes3injuries
Total complaints83
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Misfiring and then smoke in tail pipe. Just hit 70,000 miles and the engine needs replacing. A defect that's been known since I bought the car.”
“I am thoroughly disappointed and overwhelmed. My vehicle has 122,000 miles on it. Yes that may be considered many for some but this vehicle has been taken care of extensively and all routine scheduled maintenance has been performed. I purchased from preston ford in pittsville, md and the vehicle…”
“Check engine light came on. Next day had a diagnostic run on it and found the coolant intrusion into cylinder 2. A new tsb 19-2208 was recommended. Talked with dealership and they advised to contact ford customer care, who had roadside assistance come and pick up the 2018 lincoln mkc and take to…”
“Dealer confirmed there is a coolant intrusion in the engine and the engine needs to be replaced due to a known defect.”
“The check engine light came on and car started to over heat when taken into shop was told need to replace entire engine this is a known issue in these make / model cars with these engines and it is not being addressed”
“I was driving home from work on december 24th 2025 and my 2018 lincoln mkc 2.3l shut off on me while I was in motion. There were several cars that had to swerve and not hit me. The car would not start but I was able to put the vehicle in neutral and roll to the shoulder of the road. I was very…”
“I was driving home from work on december 24th 2025 and my 2018 lincoln mkc 2.3l shut off on me while I was in motion. There were several cars that had to swerve and not hit me. The car would not start but I was able to put the vehicle in neutral and roll to the shoulder of the road. I was very…”
“I was driving home from work on december 24th 2025 and my 2018 lincoln mkc 2.3l shut off on me while I was in motion. There were several cars that had to swerve and not hit me. The car would not start but I was able to put the vehicle in neutral and roll to the shoulder of the road. I was very…”
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FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc as of
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