2015 Lincoln MKC Reliability
The 2015 Lincoln MKC has 131 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with nearby MKC model years (2015–2017), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the MKC's typical year.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
131
NHTSA owner complaints
12
Recall campaigns
7
Complaints citing a crash
1
Complaints citing a fire
2015 Lincoln MKC complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 model year, filed between 2014 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 33 | 25% |
| Electrical system | 23 | 18% |
| Unknown or other | 18 | 14% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 18 | 14% |
| Backup camera / back-over prevention | 16 | 12% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 12 | 9% |
| Body structure | 6 | 5% |
| Latches, locks & linkages | 5 | 4% |
2015 Lincoln MKC recalls
12 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2015 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14V484000 | Aug 6, 2014 | Visibility / wipers — windshield | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the… |
| 14V525000 | Sep 2, 2014 | Fuel system — delivery | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In… |
| 15V006000 | Jan 9, 2015 | Electrical system — ignition / switch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Push-to Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission… |
| 15V005000 | Jan 9, 2015 | Fuel system — delivery / fuel pump | Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On… |
| 16V183000 | Mar 31, 2016 | Engine & cooling — engine | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are… |
| 16V643000 | Sep 6, 2016 | Latches, locks & linkages — doors / latch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the… |
| 17V472000 | Jul 25, 2017 | Seat belts | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on… |
| 20V331000 | Jun 8, 2020 | Latches, locks & linkages — doors / latch | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and… |
| 23V378000 | May 26, 2023 | Engine | 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.NHTSA advisory: park outside until repaired. |
| 25V270000 | Apr 23, 2025 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted… |
| 25V572000 | Sep 4, 2025 | Backup camera / back-over prevention — sensing system / camera | 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.… |
| 26V011000 | Jan 16, 2026 | Equipment — electrical / engine block heater | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is… |
How the 2015 compares with nearby MKC years
Verdicts compare these MKC model years with each other.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 (this page) | 131 | 12 | Engine | Caution |
| 2016 | 80 | 5 | Engine | Caution |
| 2017 | 194 | 3 | Engine | Avoid |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2015 Lincoln MKC
- Engine: cold-start it yourself, listen for ticking or knocking, check for oil leaks and oil consumption, and ask for oil-change records.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Backup camera: shift into reverse and make sure the image comes up quickly and clearly every time.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 12 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2015 Lincoln MKC reliability FAQ
Is the 2015 Lincoln MKC reliable?
The 2015 Lincoln MKC has 131 owner complaints and 12 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Compared with nearby MKC model years (2015–2017), it rates as a caution year: complaints run above the MKC's typical year.
What are the most common 2015 Lincoln MKC problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKC are engine (33), electrical system (23), unknown or other (18), powertrain / transmission (18). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2015 Lincoln MKC have recalls?
NHTSA lists 12 recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKC, including 14V484000 (visibility / wipers — windshield) and 14V525000 (fuel system — delivery). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2015 Lincoln MKC compare with the 2014 and 2016 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2016 has 80 complaints and 5 recalls (caution). The 2015 has 131 complaints and 12 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2015 Lincoln MKC?
Run its VIN. The CarWhere Used Car Report checks one VIN for salvage records, salvage-auction records (with damage photos when the auction published them), stolen-vehicle records, the odometer trail and its listing and price history since 2015, with a free preview first and the full report at $12.99, one time. Pair it with an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2015 MKC, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.