2015 Lincoln MKC power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2015 Lincoln MKC — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Vehicle unresponsive after sitting idol at traffic light. When trying to accelerate, no power. Vehicle was still running, but unable to accelerate. Finally able to accelerate after RPMs up to nearly 3000 rpms, and slow to respond and accelerate. Engine warning code on dashboard soon after. Error…”
filed Feb 9, 2026
“I got out of work and went to start my car. At first it did not want to start, and it acted like the alarm system had an issue. I locked my car, then unlocked it with the key fob, and when it started, it ran rough and was smoking out of the exhaust. I turned it off and quickly checked the fluids. I…”
filed Sep 17, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Certain 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer Vehicles Equipped With the 2.3L Engine and 6F35 Transmission - Transmission Extended Warranty Coverage Updated Owner Letters: 20N07/20B27 S1
20N07 S2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2022Certain 2015-2019 MKC and 2016-2019 Explorer vehicles equipped with the 2.3L engine and 6F35 transmission; Powertrain Control Module reprogram. Supplement: Program terms will be in effect through August 31, 2023 This…
20B27 S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 31, 2022
Power Train problems in other MKC years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKC | 2 | 2% |
| 2018 MKC | 5 | 7% |
| 2017 MKC | 10 | 5% |
| 2016 MKC | 11 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Lincoln MKC
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.