2017
Lincoln MKC

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Available trims

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  • Premiere FWD
    Starts at
    $32,880
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Premiere AWD
    Starts at
    $35,290
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Select FWD
    Starts at
    $35,880
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Select AWD
    Starts at
    $38,285
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Reserve FWD
    Starts at
    $39,645
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Reserve AWD
    Starts at
    $42,055
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Black Label FWD
    Starts at
    $45,635
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Black Label AWD
    Starts at
    $48,040
    19 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity available
Power liftgate now standard
Five-seat small crossover SUV
Choice of turbo four-cylinder engines
Self-parking system with exiting feature available
Front- or all-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Dynamic handling
Comfortable ride quality
Authentic wood or aluminum interior trim
Appealing exterior styling

The bad

Value of higher-end models
Optional engine doesn't offer clear advantage
Push-button gear selector
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Vehicle Overview

What it is: Ford’s premium brand offers a luxury compact crossover SUV in the 2017 Lincoln MKC. The MKC slots below the MKX in size and competes with the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Acura RDX.
New for 2017
A power liftgate is now standard and the available Sync 3 multimedia system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which mirror select smartphone apps on the dashboard screen.
Significant Standard Features

  • 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • LED accent lighting
  • Heated side mirrors with a memory feature
  • Chrome dual exhaust tips
  • Keyless entry
  • Backup camera
  • Power liftgate
  • Heated front seats
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 285-hp, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder
  • All-wheel drive
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Navigation system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Cooled front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Automated parking system
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Collision warning system

2017 Lincoln MKC review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview

What it is: Ford’s premium brand offers a luxury compact crossover SUV in the 2017 Lincoln MKC. The MKC slots below the MKX in size and competes with the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Acura RDX.
New for 2017
A power liftgate is now standard and the available Sync 3 multimedia system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which mirror select smartphone apps on the dashboard screen.
Significant Standard Features

  • 240-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Front-wheel drive
  • LED accent lighting
  • Heated side mirrors with a memory feature
  • Chrome dual exhaust tips
  • Keyless entry
  • Backup camera
  • Power liftgate
  • Heated front seats
  • Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system

Significant Available Features

  • 285-hp, turbocharged 2.3-liter four-cylinder
  • All-wheel drive
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Navigation system
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Cooled front seats
  • Heated rear seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • Automated parking system
  • Lane keeping assist
  • Blind spot warning system
  • Collision warning system

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Safety review

Based on the 2017 Lincoln MKC base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
16.4%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
6 years / 70,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Current plus five previous model years / Less than 60,000 actual miles
Basic
6 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited warranty
Dealer certification
200-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

92% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 143 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.7
Performance 4.7
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.6

Most recent

  • By Cat from Center Moriches
    Owns this car
    May 9, 2025

    My 2019 MKC only had 55,000 miles on it when the engine

    My 2019 MKC only had 55,000 miles on it when the engine started misfiring and, after being told I had to replace all the spark plugs for almost $1,000 which was not covered by my warranty, the dealer changed the #2 ignition coil and within 2 weeks it was misfiring again so now Ford is REPLACING MY ENGINE! because there was antifreeze in the cylinders, I read several other reviews that had this same issue. Hopefully the "new" remanufactured one will be built correctly
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Steven from Geneva IL
    Owns this car
    October 16, 2024

    I'm writing this review in regards to a $15,000 Lincoln

    I'm writing this review in regards to a $15,000 Lincoln 2017 motor and transmission problem which occurred at 65,000 miles but was not resolved until 85,000 miles after the car was outside of its warranty. At 65,000 miles my engine had 2 spark plug failures at the same time. It then occurred again at 75,000 miles, 80,000 miles and 85,000 miles. At 85,000 miles I was told I needed a new engine and transmission for $15,000 because the gaskets failed allowing coolant to seep into the engine block. In an online search, it was found that it was a frequent occurrence that the 4 cylinder eco engine form years had this problem. And that numerous other people have had similar problems in other vehicles such as Escape, Escort, and Mustang. The problems that I experienced during this ordeal was that I was not provided a rental car during this 3.5 week repair at a Ford dealership. I was told that my car was outside warranty even though I provided them with all the previous receipts from the dealer ship showing engine failure starting at 65,000 miles. And I was told I should of purchased their extended warranty next time. Well, chances are there won't be a next time and I'll revert my next years car purchase to Lexus or Acura. Having an entire power train fail at 65,000 miles is just not what I would expect from any car manufacturer, especially from one in which I drove it nice, and changed the fluids more often than needed (oil 7,000 fully synthetic, 15,000 miles for Transmision fluid).
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Ana
    Used to own this car
    June 30, 2024

    Car was a lemon from the start.

    Car was a lemon from the start. The noise damper on the bottom of the car ( made out of carboard) fell off few times after hitting debris on the freeway. The engine light came on right after the warranty was over. In an out of the mechanic for engine light check. Spark plugs, gear, computer. Last time we had the engine light on they told us we needed to replace the engine at 58000 miles. We had the car for 8 years, drove an average of 7,000 miles a year. We sold the car. Car was an issue and a money pit. Don't buy it.
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Love my Lincoln but… from Jefferson City, MO
    Owns this car
    October 29, 2023

    Rides better than a cadillac

    I at first loved my Lincoln a couple weeks after I owned it the engine blew and ford had my car for so long the tires flat spotted and they thought it was fine for me To drive around like that Lincoln replaced the engine and it doesn’t run the same as when I test drove it I had to take it to Lincoln in Columbia to fix all the little things that followed after the engine replacement if I didn’t have all these problems I would’ve been in love with this car I love the look and I think it’s comfortable my mom says it rides better than her Cadillac so there you go
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • By Lincoln lover from Myrtle Beach, SC.
    Owns this car
    June 27, 2023

    I love my Lincoln MKC. Very reliable SUV

    I've owned my Lincoln for almost 3 years. My Lincoln has never failed me. My Lincoln moved us from Colorado to S.Carolina pulling a 5x8 cargo trailer. My Lincoln was a champ we were dodging hurricane weather so we hit flooded areas. I would definitely tell you the Lincoln MKC is a great all around SUV.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Brian from Tulsa OK
    Owns this car
    June 5, 2023

    Worse experience ever

    Known issue with coolant leaking into cylinder 2 causing car to misfire. Should have been a national recall in my opinion, but it was not. If car isn't still cover by power tran warranty, potentially have car with bad engine that needs to replace
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 1.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 1.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By Debbie Newman from Greenfield Ohio
    Owns this car
    May 24, 2023

    Love my Lincoln

    I have owned my 2017 MKC since July of 2016. I have had no issues with it at all and I loved the style from the beginning. My next car will be a Lincoln Corsair probably in 2025. My MKC only has 29,000 miles on it!!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Horicon60 from Horicon, wi
    Owns this car
    April 11, 2023

    Can't beat a Lincoln.

    I have owned my Mkc for over 4yrs and the car has been great! It's quiet, comfortable when I make my 3hr trips back and forth from Chicago. Even with the 2.0 engine, she has power to take off and pass anyone I need to. For anyone that complains about oversteer or understeer, check your alignment since I have never experienced that problem driving aggressively. Comfort! Don't understand a complaint there. My brother has a Cadillac Xts and is the most uncomfortable car to sit in. My Mkc rides smooth in comfort mode, is quiet and she is babies and have only had a waterpump go out on me and that is it. All dash controls are easy to navigate and operate but I have always owned Lincolns my entire life and I am 62 and there is a reason for it! Comfortable and problem free. I just don't understand negative comments.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Robert L Karp from Edgewood, NM
    Owns this car
    May 31, 2022

    This is an excellent overall small SUV

    I bought this new. Only problem has been I insignificant—charging port in console is faulty. It’s one of the nicest vehicles I’ve owned, and I have several Porsches. Everything seems to work well, it’s fast-with the 2.0 liter turbo engine. I don’t like the torque steer though but you can get used to it. I put the pedal down hard a lot so it was strange at first. If you’re very fat you might find it tight. I’ve got 50,000 miles on it and it functions as new. And it hasn’t cost the thousands you need to support a German car. In fact, virtually nothing except repairing whatever body damage my wife does to it. I even put a hitch on it and use it when a trucks not available - it can handle big loads of mulch, etc easily. This is a surprisingly good vehicle.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Brian from Louisville kentucky
    Used to own this car
    May 24, 2022

    Piece of Junk

    Just rented one of these and have to say it's a piece of junk. The infotainment system is a joke. Voice recognition utterly worthless. Navigation system confused. Design of where the controls are places and how they are operated must have been developed by engineers on methamphetamine. It's clear why the model lasted only a couple years
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 1.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 2.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • By truckerabe from las Vegas , NV
    Owns this car
    May 27, 2021

    The MKC is small inside very uncomfortable for 3.

    very small interior for 3 adults no leg room in back seat. not a very smooth ride and has a lot of road noise at times.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Roger Rallye from Toronto, Ontario
    Owns this car
    May 13, 2021

    ,,,,,,Way Better than Better!,,,,simply the Best!

    I've been a "Ford/Lincoln/Mercury" man All of my Life!, my Pop worked at the Oakville plant for 30+ yr's, and I just wish He was still around to See this little Gem!,. this Car is Everything you could ask for,,,,,and More! The Ride is awesome, the Performance is Second to None!, I have the 'Reserve' package, and the 2.3 litre Turbo Snaps your Head back like you were Driving a "Muscle" car!,. it reminds me of my very 1'st Ride,,,,a '73 Mercury Comet GT w/ a BOSS 302 under the Hood!, well the MkC holds it's own in the Speed dept,.! my Comet did 0-60 in 5.5 sec,.!, the MkC does it in just under 6 sec,. 5.85 to be exact!,,,,and it does it in Style!, and s-o-o Smooth, you wouldn't even think you were Stepping down on the Gas!,,,I've already been handed a Speeding ticket for doing 140km in a 100 zone!, because it was so Damned quiet, it actually Shocked me when the Trooper said "Do You Know How Fast You Were Going there Sport"??, LoL!,,,and then there's the Handling!, the MkC is like driving an Audi Quattro w/ a BOSS 302 under the Hood!,,,,,Want to experience that same kind of Rush you had driving like when you were in your 20's? driving a "Sports Car"?,,,,take off the Traction-Control, and Go and Find the Best Hair-pin Cornering Road near You!, and try and Push the Car to it's limit!,,,,,You'll be Exhilarated!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2017 Lincoln MKC?

The 2017 Lincoln MKC is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Black Label (2 styles)
  • Premiere (2 styles)
  • Reserve (2 styles)
  • Select (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2017 Lincoln MKC?

The 2017 Lincoln MKC offers up to 21 MPG in city driving and 28 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2017 Lincoln MKC reliable?

The 2017 Lincoln MKC has an average reliability rating of 4.6 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2017 Lincoln MKC owners.

Is the 2017 Lincoln MKC a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2017 Lincoln MKC. 92.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 143 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.7
  • Performance: 4.7
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.6

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