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2017 Lincoln MKC driver assistance problems

26 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.

owner complaints
26
of this car's complaints
13%
typical mileage
60,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Warnings
    4
  • Blind spot detection
    2
  • Adaptive cruise control
    2
  • Sensing system: camera
    1
  • Rearview system braking
    1
  • Automatic emergency braking
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Lincoln MKC driver assistance problems in other years

20152016201720182019

Related recalls

Back over prevention: sensing system: cameraReported September 3, 2025 · 1,456,417 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous the federal safety agency recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning September 8, 2025.

Recall number 25V572000 · Recall details

What 2017 Lincoln MKC owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Driver assistance · IN

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blue blinking image. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the recall repair was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was associated with an electrical wiring failure. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed.

Filed Jul 6, 2026 · Driver assistance · 36,000 miles · MO

Contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that reversing at an undisclosed speed, the rear cross traffic warning system of the vehicle was inoperable. The dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

Filed May 26, 2026 · Driver assistance · TX

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received a second notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention) stating that the part was currently available for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the rearview camera needed to be replaced; however, the part was not yet available and had been ordered. 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 and informed the contact that the part shipment was expedited; however, the dealer had not yet received the part. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Filed Apr 17, 2026 · Driver assistance · OH

My rear view camera is displaying that the rear-view camera is unavailable and the screen keeps blinking off and on.

Filed Apr 13, 2026 · Driver assistance · 31,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back over prevention camera displayed a black screen. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part for the recall repair was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

Filed Apr 9, 2026 · Driver assistance · MI

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image failed to function properly, and the image was blurry. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Apr 6, 2026 · Driver assistance · 76,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image was blurry. Occasionally, the message "Camera Not Available" was displayed. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer sent a technician to the residence to diagnose the vehicle. The technician confirmed that the rear-view camera had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired, and the dealer confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Driver assistance · AL

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted on several occasions. 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.

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Driver assistance · 75,000 miles · NE

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); 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 contact stated that while shifted into reverse(R), the image was distorted, and the audible alert system failed to notify the driver of an object or a person behind the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Filed Mar 26, 2026 · Driver assistance · 76,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the rearview camera became inoperable. The rearview camera failed to function properly, and the screen was blank. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 76,000.

Questions about the 2017 Lincoln MKC driver assistance

Does the 2017 Lincoln MKC have driver assistance problems?

Owners have filed 26 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2017 Lincoln MKC, 13% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2017 Lincoln MKC driver assistance problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Lincoln MKC driver assistance?

Yes, 1 recall: 25V572000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Lincoln MKC have the most driver assistance problems?

The Lincoln MKC model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2017 (26 complaints) and 2015 (16 complaints).

Other 2017 Lincoln MKC problems

Engine 129Electrical 20Transmission 10Fuel system 4Airbags 3Brakes 3Visibility 3Wheels 3Seats 2Steering 2Acceleration 1Body 1

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