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5LMCJ1A99FU••••••2015 Lincoln MKC
This build draws 2.8× more complaints than the average 2015 Lincoln MKC build (9 vs 3).
9on this build
124on the model
39builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedFuel/propulsion System 2Electrical System 2Power Train 1Tires 1
What owners of this build wrote
Power TraincrashFeb 2017
I drove to the end of my driveway which is approximately 1000 feet. I came to a complete stop, got out of the vehicle with the expectation that it went into park because this is a safety feature of this vehicle that I have used many times without issue and it is listed as such…
EngineJul 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 local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a…
Fuel/propulsion SystemMar 2022
Vehicle year is listed as recalled under NHTSA 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…
Electrical SystemMay 2021
All safety warning systems - blind spot, cross traffic, etc work through the vehicles FRONT DRIVER & PASSENGER speakers only . The MKC THX Certified system amplifier stops sending sound to the front speakers and drivers do nit get warnings causing significant safety risk
Seat BeltsJul 2020
Mold and meldew
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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 5LMCJ1A99FUJ22928 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.