It still does not make sense, as the MKC is minor production compared to the Ford Escape, oddly barely mentioned.
Who cares the escape was never leaving the KY plant. The smaller Lincoln SUV was going to be moved after 2018 to Mexico. The plant was never in danger of shutting down due to the other models they assemble BUT losing one or two models can cost jobs. People would be laid off if you start removing one or two models out of their plant to Mexico, Even if they stay open to produce a couple of other models. According to FORD they did plan on taking that model to Mexico but now will not. They’ll leave it in KY.