2017 Lincoln MKC electrical system problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2017 Lincoln MKC — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I own a Lincoln Mkc 2017 - purchased on 2/19/19 with 12miles I have replaced 4 batteries over the years so far. I drive every day. I am never sure if the car will start. Multiple times i have a dead battery. Lincoln has a problem with this module and the electrical system. parasitic drainage issues…”
filed Sep 4, 2026
“At approximately 64,000 miles my engine light came on and I took it to a shop. Cylinder 2 was misfiring so we changed the spark plugs and coils. At 67,000 miles light came on again with same issue and while having my oil changed they noted it was unusually dirty. I changed out plugs and coils…”
filed Jan 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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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% |
| 2016 MKC | 11 | 14% |
| 2015 MKC | 23 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 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.