How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Lincoln MKC have?

NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKC, which is 11% of the 131 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2015 Lincoln MKC fuel system?

Yes, two recalls cover the fuel system: campaign 15V005000 for fuel pump replacement and campaign 14V525000 for the fuel delivery module (FDM).

At what mileage do 2015 MKC fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on this model year is 64,700 miles, according to NHTSA data.

Are the fuel system complaints linked to crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this component and model year shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the 15 complaints.

Does the 2015 MKC have more fuel system complaints than other model years?

Yes, the 2015 MKC's 15 fuel system complaints (11% share) are higher than the 2016 (4, 5%), 2017 (4, 2%), 2018 (2, 3%), and 2019 (2, 2%) model years.

2015 Lincoln MKC Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKC, 11% of its 131 total complaints that year, higher than any later model year. Two related fuel-system recalls exist (campaigns 15V005000 and 14V525000), and median mileage at failure is 64,700.

Fuel System complaints: 15; 11% of 131
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 64,700 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly while driving at highway speed, sometimes with loss of power steering and brakes.
Vehicle stalls or struggles to restart shortly after refueling, occasionally with the check engine light coming on.
Some owners report the car bucking or hesitating from a stop with a diagnostic code pointing to fuel delivery.
Gas tank reportedly sucks in air and runs rough until the owner manually releases the tank seal.
Several owners describe unusually high fuel consumption, needing to refill far more often than expected.
One owner reported a vapor leak diagnosis that later led to hard starting after refueling.

When 2015 Lincoln MKC fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 12, 2016, latest Aug 3, 2026.

15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2016 to Aug 2026; peak Feb 2018 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2015 Lincoln MKC

NHTSA 15V005000Jan 9, 2015Fuel System54,543 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
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.
NHTSA 14V525000Sep 2, 2014Fuel System301 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
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.
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.

Fuel System complaints by MKC model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201515 (11%)
20164 (5%)
20174 (2%)
20182 (3%)
20192 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 2015 Lincoln MKC have?: NHTSA lists 15 fuel system complaints for the 2015 Lincoln MKC, which is 11% of the 131 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2015 Lincoln MKC fuel system?: Yes, two recalls cover the fuel system: campaign 15V005000 for fuel pump replacement and campaign 14V525000 for the fuel delivery module (FDM).
At what mileage do 2015 MKC fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on this model year is 64,700 miles, according to NHTSA data.
Are the fuel system complaints linked to crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this component and model year shows 0 crashes and 0 fires reported among the 15 complaints.
Does the 2015 MKC have more fuel system complaints than other model years?: Yes, the 2015 MKC's 15 fuel system complaints (11% share) are higher than the 2016 (4, 5%), 2017 (4, 2%), 2018 (2, 3%), and 2019 (2, 2%) model years.