2015 Lincoln MKC engine problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2015 Lincoln MKC — 25% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle unresponsive after sitting idol at traffic light. When trying to accelerate, no power. Vehicle was still running, but unable to accelerate. Finally able to accelerate after RPMs up to nearly 3000 rpms, and slow to respond and accelerate. Engine warning code on dashboard soon after. Error…”
filed Feb 9, 2026
“A few months ago, the engine light came on. Multiple diagnostics confirmed a vapor leak. We were told if we didn’t fix it, it would affect nothing. Now, if we put gas in, the car struggles to start or won’t start. This happens all the time since April 2025. We looked at recalls and there were 2…”
filed Nov 21, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine…Campaign 23V378000 · May 26, 2023
- Affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heatersCampaign 16V183000 · Mar 31, 2016
Related service bulletins
For 2015-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines and customer concern of an engine oil leak, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-00 for oil leak inspection and testing methods. Ford has…
SSM 52335 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2024
Engine problems in other MKC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKC | 89 | 75% |
| 2018 MKC | 45 | 62% |
| 2017 MKC | 109 | 58% |
| 2016 MKC | 41 | 52% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Lincoln MKC
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.