2017 Lincoln MKC engine problems
109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Lincoln MKC — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Check engine light on. Codes P0316, P0300, P0301, P0302. Technician confirmed via scope coolant intrusion on cylinder 1 and 2. Technician stated it is known issue with this engine and recommends a new engine for $16,169.92. This has been an ongoing issue for the past two years.”
filed Aug 15, 2026
“For the last 17,000 miles, the engine light has been on. We got it checked out and there is coolant and cylinder three we change the cylinder thought it was a misfire, but the problem keeps occurring and we found out information that those engines are bad.”
filed Aug 9, 2026
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
Related service bulletins
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Engine problems in other MKC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKC | 89 | 75% |
| 2018 MKC | 45 | 62% |
| 2016 MKC | 41 | 52% |
| 2015 MKC | 33 | 25% |
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.