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2017 Lincoln MKC

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 MKC.

Body SUV

The 2017 Lincoln MKC is a compact luxury SUV whose engine takes 5.7 quarts of 5W-30 oil. Within the model's 20152019 generation, this year recorded the highest number of owner complaints at 182, with the engine as the top problem area and three recalls issued. That positions the 2017 MKC as the peak year for reported issues, a notable contrast to the 2018 model's low of 67 complaints.

Model year20192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque100 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 610 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 610 CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/50R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rimNS inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length179.1 in
Overall width73.2 in
Overall height65.4 in
Wheelbase105.9 in
Curb weight3951 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)57/43

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the MKC of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

6.5–7.6 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 6.50 sec — 2015 2.3 EcoBoost
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
20152.3 EcoBoost 2.3L Turbo I-46.50 sec15.00 sec285 hpAWD
20152.3 EcoBoost 2.3L Turbo I-46.60 sec15.20 sec285 hpAWD
20152.0 EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.30 sec15.70 sec240 hpFWD
20152.0 EcoBoost 2.0L Turbo I-47.60 sec15.90 sec240 hpFWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.7 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 100 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity9.0
Brake FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.4 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity8.6
Engine Coolant Capacity8.1
Engine OilSynthetic · 5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity5.7 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)5.1 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)14.7 ft-lbs
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)7.4 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)35.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug21.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission26.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts100 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts35.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug9.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.030 in
Spark Plug Torque9.0 ft-lbs
Spark Plug ManufacturerMotorcraft
Spark Plug Gap0.031 in
Spark Plug Torque11. ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.70 oz
Standard BCI Group Number48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance610 cca
Standard BCI Group NumberW/OUT START STOP: 48

Service checks

RPM55-73 rpm
RPM55-73 rpm

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 22; Rear: 21
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 66
Minimum Pad Thickness0.059 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., 9059 ft. lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
162.0 inch lbs.62 in
2142.0 inch lbs.142 in
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
162.0 inch lbs.62 in
212.0
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
160
Camshaft Sprocket and/or Gear Bolt(s) — tightening sequence 1 stages
160
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 4 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
2Back off bolts 360.0 degrees360 degrees
321.0 ft. lbs.21 ft. lbs
490.0
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
221.0 ft. lbs.; Step 3; 90.021 ft. lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
174.0 ft. lbs.74 ft. lbs
2+ 90
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

Prep New cylinder head bolts must be installed.

15.17 ft. lbs.5.17 ft. lbs
211.0 ft. lbs.11 ft. lbs
341.0 ft. lbs.41 ft. lbs
490 degrees90 degrees
590 degrees90 degrees
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 2 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.; Step 2; 59.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
383.0
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 3 stages
137.0 ft. lbs.37 ft. lbs
259.0 ft. lbs.59 ft. lbs
383.0 ft. lbs.83 ft. lbs
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 3 stages
144.0 inch lbs.44 in
218.0 ft. lbs.18 ft. lbs
390.0
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs — tightening sequence 2 stages
189.0 inch lbs.89 in
217.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Driveshaft (inspect)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Drive Belt (replace) · Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2017 Lincoln MKC represents a sharp anomaly in the generation's federal record: complaints surged to 182, the highest of any model year and more than double the 77 reported in 2016 or the 67 in 2018, while recalls fell to just three — the lowest in the five-year span. Engine-related issues dominate the 2017 profile, accounting for 82 of the 182 complaints, with Back Over Prevention (17), Engine & Engine Cooling (15), and Electrical System (9) rounding out the top categories; the data does not specify root causes for these reports. Technical Service Bulletins remained elevated at 164, consistent with the 2015–2016 levels before declining in 2018–2019, suggesting ongoing service activity despite fewer formal recalls. Crash and fire complaints were present but limited at seven and two respectively. The complaint spike appears isolated to the 2017 model year rather than part of a sustained trend, as surrounding years show markedly lower volumes. Buyers should treat the 2017 as a higher-risk vintage within this generation and prioritize vehicles with documented resolution of engine and cooling system concerns.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
164
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
182
Owner complaints
7 involved a crash · 2 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★
Frontal★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 182 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Engine82
Back Over Prevention17
Engine & Engine Cooling15
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other8
Unknown Or Other,Engine5
Power Train5
Engine & Engine Cooling,Engine4

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

23V378000EngineReported 26/05/2023

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. 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…

25V572000Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: CameraReported 04/09/2025

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… 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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 164 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
25N15 S12026-04-20Electrical SystemCustomer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple…
TSB 25-25702025-11-26Electrical SystemThis article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles…
SSM 543662025-11-11Power TrainSome 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic…
TSB 25-20052025-01-24Unknown Or Other"Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 MKC take?

5.7 qt of Synthetic 5W-30 Meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A or equivalent., per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 MKC have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.