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2018 Lincoln Mkc recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 4 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc, spanning 4 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

URGENT CAMPAIGN FLAG

NHTSA records include a Park Outside advisory for at least one campaign associated with 2018 Lincoln Mkc. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.

Distinct campaigns4not VIN-specific
Component groups4distinct top-level categories
Latest recordOctober 10, 2025report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2018 Lincoln Mkc recall campaigns

The 2018 Lincoln Mkc report contains 4 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 25V685000 dated October 10, 2025.
PARK OUTSIDE
Component
ENGINE
Report received
May 26, 2023
Potential units
142,734campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: August 8, 2023 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
October 10, 2025
Potential units
59,006campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Lincoln MKC, 2016-2023 Explorer, 2019-2020 Fusion, 2019-2024 Ranger, 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair, Escape, 2021-2024 Bronco, Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.

Why it matters: 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 blanking plug, and remove the block heater electrical cord. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed December 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated September 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Report received
September 3, 2025
Potential units
1,456,417campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: January 13, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 18V104000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
February 12, 2018
Potential units
88campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Why it matters: A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.

Owner notification: March 14, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2018 Lincoln Mkc?

The most frequent component groups in 2018 Lincoln Mkc campaign records are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Engine (1), Back Over Prevention (1), Equipment (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Engine1
Back Over Prevention1
Equipment1

03 / MODEL-YEAR CONTEXT

How the 2018 Lincoln Mkc compares across model years

RecallRoad publishes 5 model-year reports for the Lincoln Mkc, spanning 2015–2019; each year keeps its NHTSA campaign count separate.
Open the complete Lincoln Mkc model history →