2016 Lincoln MKC electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Lincoln MKC — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Two years waiting for recall repair (rear-backup camera). Lincoln Mfg notified that a pending recall/repair for driver's rear-camera was required. As of 08/14/2026 the repair has not been performed by Lincoln Mfg or it's agents. Rear-camera fails to work consistanly and is a danger to pedestrians…”
filed Aug 14, 2026
“When driving you could smell fumes, it would jerk, and kick in and out of gear and would have no heat. Coolant was always low with no visible leaks to the mechanic.”
filed Feb 12, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display…
TSB 25-2570 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 26, 2025Certain 2014-2020 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines 3G Telematics Control Unit to 4G Upgrade Kit REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Program Terms & Urgency / Expiration Date: Program extension until July 31, 2023. Service…
21B09 S2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 12, 2023
Electrical System problems in other MKC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKC | 12 | 10% |
| 2018 MKC | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 MKC | 20 | 11% |
| 2015 MKC | 23 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 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.