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5LMCJ1A98FU••••••2015 Lincoln MKC
This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2015 Lincoln MKC build (6 vs 3).
6on this build
126on the model
39builds in total
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Engine 2Latches/locks/linkages 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
EngineSep 2025
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…
Service BrakesFeb 2025
On February 23,2025 I parked the car on our son’s driveway which has an incline at about 5:00pm. Over the next 5 hours the car moved backwards down the driveway to almost the end of the driveway where it stopped thankfully & didn’t go into the street where it could have been hit…
Back Over PreventionOct 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V270000 (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…
Electrical SystemDec 2022
The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKC. The contact stated that an independent mechanic had replaced the battery and the alternator twice due to battery drainage failure; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle required to be jumpstarted regularly.…
Latches/locks/linkagesAug 2016
The contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkc. The contact stated that the front passenger and rear driver side doors failed to latch peroperly without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V643000…
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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 5LMCJ1A98FUJ42748 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.