2015 Lincoln MKC: check engine light

Filed Nov 21, 2025 · Engine, Fuel system · FL

A few months ago, the engine light came on. Multiple diagnostics confirmed a vapor leak. We were told if we didn’t fix it, it would affect nothing. Now, if we put gas in, the car struggles to start or won’t start. This happens all the time since April 2025. We looked at recalls and there were 2 with the fuel system that were apparently done. We feel that they may have been improperly repaired? The dealer service said this problem happens all the time with Lincolns. We’re afraid to put gas in the tank. We don’t know what will happen next? Car stopping at lights? Too much vapor coming out now? Repair is all over the place price wise wherever we check…but we don’t want to be stuck at a gas station or have someone light a cigarette near the car with gas vapor leaking out!

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · MO

I got out of work and went to start my car. At first it did not want to start, and it acted like the alarm system had an issue. I locked my car, then unlocked it with the key fob, and when it started, it ran rough and was smoking out of the exhaust. I turned it off and quickly checked the fluids. I noticed the antifreeze was low, and since I always carry fluids in the car, I filled up the reservoir and then tried to restart my car. It did the same thing, not wanting to start until I locked and unlocked with the key fob. I drove home, but the check engine light was on the entire time. The following morning, I started my car and it was blowing white smoke out of the exhaust. I turned it off and contacted a local auto repair shop. It had to be towed to the shop so as to not cause damage. The auto shop said it was the head gaskets and since there was a known problem with the coolant leaking, I would have to get a whole new (used) engine. The total would be over $8000. I called another repair shop to see if they would be willing to replace the head gaskets, and after they agreed, I had it towed to their shop. After diagnostics, (no negligence on my part) this shop also refused to just replace the gasket citing an ongoing class action lawsuit due to a known head failure, and the repair with a new engine would be over $9000. I had purchased an extended warranty (power train) when I purchased this vehicle, and it included seals and gaskets...so I thought I was covered for this problem. The warranty company refused to cover it since it was a head problem. I still have 2 years of payments left on this vehicle.

Filed Mar 20, 2024 · Fuel system · CA

There's a fuel system gas delivery malfunction. Vehicle can be inspected per request. Car won't turn on right after having gas pumped. In one occasion while stopped at a red light the vehicle started making this strange loud noise on and off. I had to pull over at a parking lot nearby. The car also had a rolling motion feeling, the speed dial would be moving from 0-2 on its own while being stopped. My husband inspected the car and with a diagnostic device got error code P1450. There are existing recalls for same fuel gas problem for the same make and model and year as our vehicle but our VIN number isn't included in those recalls. My check engine light first showed up mid or late February 2024 and early this month is when my car started showing problems, once while on the road and the other instances after pumping gas.

Filed Jan 10, 2024 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that she had refueled the vehicle at the gas station. The contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered while starting and shut off independently. The contact stated that she restarted the vehicle and continued driving; however, the failure recurred while driving. The contact stated turned on the hazard lights and restarted the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving at various speeds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 15V005000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) and 14V525000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Oct 12, 2023 · Engine · FL

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal burning smell detected. The check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, AutoNation Ford Jacksonville (10720 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256), who was unable to determine the failure but changed a fuse. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency 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. Parts distribution disconnect. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 9, 2023 · Engine · FL

Engine Failure. Car had a rough idle one day, and then started to sputter while driving on the highway and threw a check engine light. Smoke blew out of the back of the vehicle and vehicle lost speed rapidly while on highway.

Filed Mar 9, 2022 · Fuel system · FL

Vehicle year is listed as recalled under the federal safety agency recall 15V005 but not included based on production date. After starting vehicle and navigating into moving traffic, vehicle exhibited identical symptoms (stopping unexpectedly while in motion, no force to gas pedal, slowing to a stop/locking up as if in acc mode). Check engine light illuminated, vehicle restarts after full shut down and drives. Upon next subsequent start up vehicle stops unexpectedly at random and requires full restart all while in motion. Evaluation by licensed technician reviewing vehicle code lists fuel pump failure identical to recall specifications. High risk as shut down is unexpected and occurs while in motion among other vehicles at speeds at or above 5mph

Filed Sep 5, 2021 · Fuel system · CO

The fuel pump/sensor. My vehicle died (steering column locked as well) while in motion on a busy highway. I took it to the Ford dealership and they replaced the sensor. After I picked it up from the dealership, my car died again on the same highway only this time I was in the middle of turning into oncoming traffic. I could not start my vehicle for several minutes. On both occasions, there were no signs or indications of pimp failure. The check engine light came in after the car stalled and. died. This time the dealership installed the whole control unit, sender and pump ASY and gasket. I have copies of invoices and parts.

Filed Apr 26, 2019 · Engine · 30,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkc. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to great lakes ford of muskegon (located at 2469 e apple ave, muskegon, mi 49442, (231) 777-2750) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code or duplicate the failure. The o2 (oxygen) sensor was replaced, but the failure recurred. Several other unknown dealers also diagnosed the vehicle, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v006000 (electrical system) or 15v005000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.