Rollover possibility in NHTSA’s defined scenario: 16.9%.
Equipment reported in the NHTSA test record
Electronic stability control · Standard
Forward-collision warning · Optional
Lane-departure warning · Optional
The NHTSA record was matched using the decoded model year, make, model, body, drivetrain and any required cab or powertrain details. Source naming differences do not combine different configurations.
Ratings describe a tested configuration, not the condition or crash history of this individual used vehicle. Compare NHTSA overall and frontal ratings only within the same vehicle class and within 250 pounds of curb weight.
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · Record 10252. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026.
Autorrive assessment
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Additional independent testing
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 4 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 15, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: 5LMTJ2DH1GUJ32122
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
1 NHTSA investigation found for this model year
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA action: EA21002 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Opened Sep 17, 2021
Manufacturer communications
165 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11013144
"Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Customer concern of a vibration or rough idle in D or R Shudder while driving Lack of engine RPM Low performance, lack of acceleration on take off"
Document 11025611
Some 2015-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. Pinpoint test HK in the Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) or in Section 303-14 of the Workshop Manual (WSM) has been updated to address this concern.
Document 11025837
This article supersedes TSB 24-2165 to update the TSB Service Procedure. Some vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit various SYNC performance related concerns including but not limited to: Display operation concerns Navigation inoperative Voice recognition concerns Phone connection issues Dropped phone connections Applink related performance Travel Link not present or showing incorrect traffic Slow system response NOTE: Ford has found some of the APIMs replaced and returned for inspection contained an outdated software level and the APIM did not require replacement. The customer concern may have been resolved by updating the APIM with latest level of software. The SYNC 3 universal thumb drive will be able to update the APIM software without the use of a scan tool and does not require the process to be monitored. Ford will be monitoring APIM replacements
Document 11031781
Customer Satisfaction Program 25N15 - Supplement #1 Certain 2015-2019 Model Year Multiple Vehicle Lines Rear View Camera Inspection For One-Time Replacement
Document 11033577
Certain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model Year Corsair and Escape, 2016-2024 Model Year Explorer, 2019-2020 Model Year Fusion, 2016-2018 Model Year Focus RS, 2022-2024 Model Year Maverick, 2016-2019 Model Year MKC and 2019-2024 Model Year Ranger Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L or 2.3L Engine and Engine Block Heater System Block Heater Replacement
Document 10169986
Some 2015-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit an illuminated MIL with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0011, P0012, P0014, P0015, P0016, P0017, P0018, P0019, P0021, P0022, P0024 and/or P0025. This may be due to small debris causing the VCT solenoid to stick. Before attempting any component diagnosis or replacement of the VCT solenoid, refer to Powertrain Control and Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) pinpoint test HK11 to cycle the affected VCT solenoid 10 times to attempt to clear the debris. For claiming, use causal part 6M280 and applicable labor operations in Section 10 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 15, 2026. Records match 2016 Lincoln MKC, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Oct 15, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
285 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
EcoBoost 2.3L I4 GTDi DOHC Turbocharged VCT
Dealer-listed features 20
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Cruise Control
Remote Cargo Access
Remote Start
Push Start
Homelink
Keyless Entry
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Memory Seats
Navigation System
Satellite Radio
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rack
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
4
Engine
2.3L · 4-cylinder · In-Line
Engine manufacturer
Lincoln
Manufactured in
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES (USA)
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 15, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA-matched vehicle configuration
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
18 MPG
Highway
26 MPG
Combined
21 MPG
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EPA engine description
SIDI
Fuel used per 100 miles
4.8 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost
$3,200
Estimated monthly fuel cost
$267
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles
$21.33
EPA five-year additional cost
$4,000
Tailpipe CO₂
422 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score
5 of 10
Fuel economy score
5 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start
Not equipped
Cylinder deactivation
Not equipped
Petroleum use
14.2 barrels/year
Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: MKC AWD · Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.3 L, Turbo. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Dealer reported
Electronic stability control (ESC) Dealer reported
Brake assist Dealer reported
Traction control Dealer reported
Backup / rearview camera Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side curtain airbags Dealer reported
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 22 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Parking AssistDealer listed
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Rear mounted cameraDealer listed
MyKey restricted driving mode/alertsDealer listed
High-intensity discharge low and high beam headlightsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 15, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 114
Backup Camera
Parking Assist
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Cruise Control
Remote Cargo Access
Remote Start
Push Start
Homelink
Keyless Entry
Heated Seats
Leather Seats
Power Seats
Memory Seats
Navigation System
Satellite Radio
Alloy Wheels
Roof Rack
Interior 25
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Leather front seat upholstery
Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, cushion tilt, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Dual-zone front climate control
Voice-activated climate control
Leather rear seat upholstery
Automatic climate control
Leather steering wheel
Manual reclining rear seats
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Rear console climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 8-way directional controls
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 8-way directional controls
Driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Front passenger seat with 2-way power lumbar
Rear bench seat
Fold forward rear seatback
60-40 folding rear seats
Rear seat center armrest
Seating capacity: 5
Exterior 24
Metal-look rear bumper insert
Active grille shutters
Roof rails
18 x 8-inch front and rear painted aluminum wheels
P235/50HR18 AS BSW front and rear tires
Rear lip spoiler
Compact spare tire with steel wheel
Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
4 doors
Front license plate bracket
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
Body-colored front bumper
Body-colored rear bumper
Chrome bodyside insert
Gray bodyside cladding
Gray wheel well trim
Metal-look grille with chrome surround
Chrome side window trim
Body-colored door handles
Monotone paint
Standard style side mirrors
Body-colored door mirrors
Metal-look front bumper rub strip
Gray rear bumper rub strip
Mechanical 25
Automatic full-time AWD
Adaptive ride suspension
Driver selectable steering effort
Intercooled turbo
6-speed automatic
Selectable mode transmission
SelectShift Sequential shift with steering wheel controls
Automatic
All-wheel drive
Speed sensitive power steering
Lock-up transmission
Front mounted engine
Spark ignition system
Transverse mounted engine
Aluminum engine block
Aluminum cylinder head
Overdrive transmission
EcoBoost I4
Driver controlled suspension ride settings
Powertrain type: ICE
All-speed ABS and driveline traction control
Standard ride suspension
Independent front suspension
Strut front suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Entertainment 21
Primary monitor touchscreen
Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
Active noise cancellation
SYNC 3 external memory control
Internet radio capability
Voice activated audio controls
AM/FM/SiriusXMsatellite
2 total number of 1st row displays
8 inch primary display
Single-disc CD player
CD player located in the dashboard/instrument panel