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5LMCJ1A97FU••••••2015 Lincoln MKC
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2015 Lincoln MKC build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
125on the model
39builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedEngine 2Air Bags 1Visibility 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
StructurecrashMay 2025
The recalls its was before of my accident now my car its works good but cant pass brake ligts inspection dmv requirement
EngineJun 2023
The contact owns a 2015 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…
VisibilityFeb 2021
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that visible air bubbles had formed inside the windshield glass. The contact stated that the bubbles were more prominent while driving in direct sunlight. The failure affected the visibility of the driver and was a safety…
Unknown Or OtherNov 2018
Spontaneous acceleration without operator error or participation while the vehicle was in motion. Cruise control was not on at the time. The vehicle just accelerated on its own. Also, windshield wipers increased in speed without operator participation. Each occurrence was…
Air BagsJun 2018
The contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkc. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently while the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to major world (43-40 northern blvd, long island city, ny 11101, (866) 614-2884) to…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5LMCJ1A97FUJ47553 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.