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2014 Lincoln MKT problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 79 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 3.0 times the median MKT year — the 2014 model ranks #3 of 10 MKT years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

No single system dominates the record — complaints spread across body & structure (13), visibility & wipers (12), and electrical system (11), which usually points to general build quality rather than one defect.

79

NHTSA complaints

4

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

4

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2014 compare to other MKT years?

MKT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted92 complaints2010: 92 complaints2011: 26 complaints2012: 33 complaints2013: 90 complaints2014: 79 complaints2015: 27 complaints2016: 10 complaints2017: 3 complaints2018: 10 complaints2019: 12 complaints
MKT NHTSA complaints by model year, 2014 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2014 Lincoln MKT problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure1316%
Visibility & Wipers1215%
Other1114%
Electrical System1114%
Steering810%
Suspension79%
Fuel System56%
Engine45%
Driver Assistance23%
Seat Belts11%
Lighting11%
Airbags11%
Speed Control11%
Tires & Wheels11%
Transmission11%

Does the 2014 Lincoln MKT have recalls?

4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

20V072000SuspensionFebruary 10, 2020 · 211,207 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.

Consequence

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be the end of September 2020. The recall began October 28, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or Lincoln customer service at 1-800-521-4140. Ford's number for this recall is 20S04.

16V621000Fuel SystemAugust 25, 2016 · 77,502 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.

Consequence

A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.

15V172000Electrical SystemMarch 24, 2015 · 1,549 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.

Consequence

If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10.

14V393000TransmissionJuly 2, 2014 · 83,250 units

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

Consequence

If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“November 21, 2021, while driving on the HWY at about 65 MPH, the forward panoramic moon roof exploded. Simply exploded. Not hit by anything - no cars or trucks in front of us. Thank goodness, we had the interior part closed, or it would have exploded all over us. This was a very loud explosion!…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 21, 2021

“CAR WAS PARKED IN OUR LOT, ALL OF A SUDDEN AN EMPLOYEE HEARD A LOUD NOISE FROM CAR, NO ONE WAS AROUND THE CAR, WHEN THE EMPLOYEE WALKED OVER THE ROOF WAS SHATTERED. THIS IS CAR NUMBER 307, WE ARE A LIVERY COMPANY AND THIS IS CAR 3 OF 5 (SO FAR) TO HAVE THE SUN ROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTER OUT OF 18…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Visibility & Wipers · August 11, 2014

“MY 2014 LINCOLN MKT PANORAMIC ROOF EXPLODED WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING. FORD IS CLAIMING THIS IS A REPAIR FOR WHICH I NEED TO PAY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THERE ARE SEVERAL DOCUMENTED INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING WITH THE 2014 LINCON MKT. I WAS DRIVING…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 2, 2021

“TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED NOW SPEEDOMETER IS 10 MILES FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF THE CAR LINCOLN DOESNT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.WHEN CAR TURNS ON THE RADIO WILL PUT THE HEAT ALL THE WAY UP IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER AND WHEN YOU TRY TO ADJUST IT GOES BACK UP TO HI HEAT”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · September 2, 2019

“I WAS DRIVING EAST ON RTE. 95 IN THE BRONX, NY ON WED. FEB, 19, 2020 AT APPROX. 10:15 AM. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 3 LANE HIGHWAY, THE CAR IS EQUIPED WITH GPS AND IT SHOWS I WAS DRIVING AT 53 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT INTO THE JERSEY BARRIER BOUNCED OFF AND UP AND TURNED 180…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · February 19, 2020 · crash

2014 Lincoln MKT — common questions

Is the 2014 Lincoln MKT reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 79 complaints put the 2014 model at #3 of 10 MKT years. It is one of the MKT years to avoid.

What are the most common 2014 MKT problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (13 complaints), visibility & wipers (12 complaints), electrical system (11 complaints).

Does the 2014 Lincoln MKT have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns affecting the 2014 Lincoln MKT. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lincoln MKT years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the MKT years to avoid are 2010, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among MKT years belongs to 2017.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.