10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,766 miles

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problem #32

May 312023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Addison, IL, USA

problem #31

Oct 122023

MKC

  • miles
The contact's wife owns a?2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:?23V378000 (Engine); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #30

Oct 042023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool showed no open recall.

- Rochester Hills, MI, USA

problem #29

Oct 042023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #28

Sep 262023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #27

Sep 152023

MKC

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle sputtered. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine and the battery warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #26

Mar 142023

MKC

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Jonesboro, GA, USA

problem #25

Sep 042023

MKC

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that the vehicle shuddered while starting. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the coolant level was low. The contact refilled the coolant, but the following day, the coolant level was low again. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with coolant intrusion into the engine, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #24

May 312023

MKC

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Lenexa, KS, USA

problem #23

Aug 222023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Howell, MI, USA

problem #22

Aug 112023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Reading, PA, USA

problem #21

May 312023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Montgomery, TX, USA

problem #20

Aug 082023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Zephyrhills, FL, USA

problem #19

Jul 252023

MKC

  • miles
Low coolant level. White exhaust, runs rough without MIL. COOLANT INTRUSION INTO CYLINDER.. TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: Replace long block engine assembly.. Recall notice?

- Deer Park, TX, USA

problem #18

Aug 012023

MKC

  • 106,286 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle had electric power however, the engine failed to turn over. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced due to a crack in the engine block, allowing coolant intrusion into the engine. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,286.

- Pflugerville, TX, USA

problem #17

Jul 292023

MKC

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while parked with the engine idling, the engine inadvertently revved. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the low coolant warning light illuminated. The contact noticed a cloud of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Additionally, the contact-??s husband stated that after his wife turned the vehicle around to drive back home, he noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. Upon inspecting under the hood, the contact-??s husband noticed that the coolant level was low and added coolant. Additionally, the contact-??s husband diagnosed the vehicle with an ODB code reader and retrieved an engine misfire code. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that coolant had intruded into cylinder #1 causing engine failure. The vehicle remained at the dealer for further diagnostic tests. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

- Van Alstyne, TX, USA

problem #16

May 312023

MKC

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Newport News, VA, USA

problem #15

Mar 232023

MKC

  • miles
The head gasket leaked resulting in having to put in an entirely new engine. The dealer suggested that this was a known issue and that the gasket breaks in the corner. After the replacement, I was told that the manufacturer improved the gasket and I should not see this issue happen again. When the gasket blew, there was an immediate loss of power going down the expressway.

- Woodhaven, MI, USA

problem #14

Jul 012023

MKC

  • miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Mount Holly, NC, USA

problem #13

Jul 112023

MKC

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while in a drive-thru line with the vehicle idling, the vehicle started overheating with a message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V378000 (Engine) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Leitchfield, KY, USA

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