2014 Lincoln MKT Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKT years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 54 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lincoln MKT. That ranks 3rd out of 10 MKT model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (13 complaints, 24%), typically at around 92,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 54owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Lincoln MKT problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 13 | 24% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 20% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 11 | 20% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 10 | 19% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 8 | 15% | 117,650 | — | — |
| Suspension | 7 | 13% | 174,500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 9% | 36,675 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 7% | 76,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 4% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 890,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 2% | 140,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 2% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | 296,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Lincoln MKT recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Suspension:rear
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Electrical system
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Fix: 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.
Power train:axle assembly:axle shaft
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not serviceable. There was no explanation…
I am submitting this complaint regarding a recurring safety issue with the rear-view camera system in my 2014 Lincoln MKT. The camera intermittently fails to display a proper image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. Specifically, the screen either remains blank, displays a distorted image, or…
Turn car on and the steering wheel was impossible to turn. Received fault message saying error with steering system. Turn car off and back on and it worked this happened several times. Then it happened again and cannot the power steering to engage. Checked recalls none on my vehicle but same issue…
There is a recall for this on different VIN for this year and car, but not this VIN. The electric power steering locks up unable to move when you hit a bump or try to turn into somewhere or just changing lanes. This has led to almost constant accidents happening. This has been inspected by an…
Shortly after leaving my home, I pulled onto the local road that takes me to the freeway. At this time I had noticed a pattern on the front panel of my panoramic sunroof which I had initially believed to be ice, as that is not uncommon for the environment I am in. Momentarily after this, I had…
Other Lincoln MKT years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 MKT | 17 | 4 |
| 2018 MKT | 7 | 2 |
| 2017 MKT | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 MKT | 9 | 3 |
| 2015 MKT | 24 | 6 |
| 2014 | 54 | 4 |
| 2013 MKT | 70 | 7 |
| 2012 MKT | 27 | 1 |
| 2011 MKT | 19 | 1 |
| 2010 MKT | 65 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKT?
Owners most often report structure, unknown or other, visibility problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Lincoln MKT?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Lincoln MKT a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MKT model years, the 2014 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.