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2015 Lincoln MKC recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 12 safety recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKC — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on January 15, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: MKC.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2015 Lincoln MKC, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V011000January 15, 2026Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater
25V572000September 3, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
25V270000April 23, 2025Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V378000May 26, 2023EnginePark outside
20V331000June 8, 2020Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
17V472000July 25, 2017Seat Belts
16V643000September 6, 2016Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch
16V183000March 31, 2016Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine
15V006000January 9, 2015Electrical System › Ignition › Switch
15V005000January 9, 2015Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
14V525000September 2, 2014Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery
14V484000August 6, 2014Visibility › Windshield

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline (2) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Equipment (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V011000Manufacturer no. 26S01

Equipment › Electrical › Engine Block Heater

Report received by NHTSA
January 15, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
116,672 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
February 25, 2014 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Focus, 2013-2019 Escape, and 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.0L engine. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Safety risk

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to plug in their block heater until the vehicle is remedied. Dealers will replace the block heater, free of charge. Owners will also have a alternative option to replace engine block heater element with a threaded plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed March 6, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S01. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on January 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V011000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V572000Manufacturer no. 25S89

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 3, 2025
Owner notification
January 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
1,456,417 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
April 1, 2015 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

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.

Safety 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 NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V572000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V270000Manufacturer no. 25S42

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
April 23, 2025
Owner notification
October 16, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
160,729 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
August 20, 2013 – March 31, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015 F-250, F-350, F-450, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and MKC vehicles. The rearview camera printed circuit board terminal header connector may be loose or damaged, which can result in a blank or distorted image.

Safety risk

A blank or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S42. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-082.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V270000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V378000Manufacturer no. 23S28

Engine

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 26, 2023
Owner notification
August 8, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
142,734 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC vehicles. The battery monitor sensor may short-circuit and overheat, causing a fire in the engine compartment while parked or driving.

Safety risk

An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will add an in-line fuse to the battery monitor sensor power circuit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S28.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V378000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V331000Manufacturer no. 20S30

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
June 8, 2020
Owner notification
July 27, 2020
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
2,147,323 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2014 Fiesta, 2013-2014 Fusion, 2015 Mustang, 2013-2015 Escape and C-Max, 2012-2015 Focus, 2014-2016 Transit Connect, 2013-2014 Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 MKC vehicles. These vehicles were previously recalled and repaired under recalls 15V-246, 16V-643 or 17V-210, however the repair may not have been completed properly. A component within the door latches may break making the doors difficult to latch and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the latch date codes to confirm if the repair was done correctly, and replace the side door latches if necessary, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to inspect their own vehicle's door latches and enter the date codes into a website to determine if the latches are correct. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 27, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S30.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V331000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V472000Manufacturer no. 17S17

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
July 25, 2017
Owner notification
October 25, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
94,605 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
May 11, 2014 – June 18, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Components: Seat Belts; Seats

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

Safety risk

The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in the fourth quarter of 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S17.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V472000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V643000Manufacturer no. 16S30

Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch

Report received by NHTSA
September 6, 2016
Owner notification
January 27, 2017
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
2,046,297 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
August 20, 2013 – January 31, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Ford Focus, 2013-2015 Ford Escape and Ford C-MAX, 2015 Lincoln MKC and Ford Mustang, and 2014-2016 Ford Transit Connect vehicles. A component within the door latches may break, preventing the doors from latching and/or leading the driver or a passenger to believe a door is securely closed when, in fact, it is not.

Safety risk

A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the door latches with an improved part, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S30.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V643000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V183000Manufacturer no. 16S14

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine

Report received by NHTSA
March 31, 2016
Owner notification
May 18, 2016
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,543 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
November 25, 2013 – January 25, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured November 25, 2013, to January 25, 2016, and 2016 Ford Explorer vehicles manufactured October 20, 2014, to January 28, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with 2.3L GTDI engines and engine block heaters. These engine block heaters have elements that may overheat while plugged in.

Safety risk

Overheating of the engine block increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine block heater, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and replace the electrical cord, as necessary. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S14. Note: Owners should not use the engine block heater until the vehicle has been remedied.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V183000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V006000Manufacturer no. 14S29

Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

Report received by NHTSA
January 9, 2015
Owner notification
March 4, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
11,144 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
August 20, 2013 – September 9, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Push-to Start/Stop (PTS) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.

Safety risk

If the PTS switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. In the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PTS switch and reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S29.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V006000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 15V005000Manufacturer no. 14S30, 15S13

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA
January 9, 2015
Owner notification
February 27, 2015
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
54,543 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
April 21, 2014 – May 15, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) notified the agency on January 8, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured April 15, 2014, to May 8, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured April 21, 2014, to May 15, 2014. On April 30, 2015, Ford expanded the recall to cover an additional 45,505 vehicles, including certain model year 2014-2015 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured November 11, 2013, to August 29, 2014, 2014-2015 Ford Fiesta vehicles manufactured April 10, 2014, to June 17, 2014 and 2014 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured April 30, 2014, to May 21, 2014. Improper nickel plating of components within the fuel pump may result in the fuel pump failing.

Safety risk

If the fuel pump fails, the vehicle may stall without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S30.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 15V005000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V525000Manufacturer no. 14S20

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery

Report received by NHTSA
September 2, 2014
Owner notification
September 15, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
301 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
June 4, 2014 – July 7, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford Focus vehicles manufactured May 1, 2014, to May 24, 2014, 2014 Ford Escape vehicles manufactured on June 6, 2014, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured June 4, 2014, to July 7, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Fuel Delivery Module (FDM) may crack between the filter body and the filter cap, possibly resulting in low fuel pressure.

Safety risk

A reduction in fuel pressure may result in a vehicle stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the FDM, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14S20.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V525000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 14V484000Manufacturer no. 14C07

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA
August 6, 2014
Owner notification
August 29, 2014
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,139 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2015 Lincoln MKC
August 20, 2013 – June 6, 2014
Model names in the NHTSA record
MKC

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials."

Safety risk

Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C07.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 14V484000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: January 15, 2026.