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#BS-2018-LINMKC-24362018 Lincoln Mkc
Based on reports from 78 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 78 complaints, 5 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
blown head gasket
3 complaints • Severity 9.3/10
power train failure
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
front park aid alarm goes off for no reason
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
45 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (11 reports) • Median: 50K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Engine (45 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Where the complaints fall
2018 Lincoln Mkc: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 58% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc, with 45 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Back Over Prevention Issues
Back Over Prevention complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to back over prevention-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to wheels & tires-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc. Recent trend: decreasing.
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Recall History (4 recalls)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
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.
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. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ENGINE BLOCK HEATER
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Lincoln Mkc is the 2017 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2018 Lincoln Mkc vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
78
Class avg
436
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 78 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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