2014 Lincoln MKX Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other MKX years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 10th of 14 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 4 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lincoln MKX. That ranks 10th out of 14 MKX model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (10 complaints, 29%), typically at around 57,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
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- 35owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2014 Lincoln MKX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 10 | 29% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 20% | 16,490 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 20% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 20% | 25,066 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | 88,000 | — | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 6% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 6% | 92,610 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 6% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 15,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2014 Lincoln MKX recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Through a title search that ended up not being my title number at all And forcing me to do even more research I discovered that the vehicle I bought three weeks ago has a report on public record that caused structural damage to my vehicle and I still donât have a title for this vehicle because…
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that a message was displayed, indicating that the camera was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or…
This automobile has a 3.7-liter engine manufactured by Ford Motor Company. We are the second owner of the vehicle. A dealer representative informed us the motor has an inherent defect while inspecting pinch weld failures. This engine, transversely mounted, was created whereby the chain driven water…
The rear view camera has a major issue it either goes black or even upside down creating a major hazard when I have to park or go into reverse
Backup camera will be upside down at times and this seems to happen when you really need the help of the camera. I have had the check with your dealership come up when it doesn't work at all and they didn't have any answers for me. I see there are several vehicles out there that are having the same…
Other Lincoln MKX years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 MKX | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 MKX | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 MKX | 31 | 5 |
| 2017 MKX | 52 | 5 |
| 2016 MKX | 156 | 7 |
| 2015 MKX | 19 | 0 |
| 2014 | 35 | 1 |
| 2013 MKX | 163 | 1 |
| 2012 MKX | 84 | 1 |
| 2011 MKX | 149 | 3 |
| 2010 MKX | 111 | 6 |
| 2009 MKX | 66 | 6 |
| 2008 MKX | 253 | 6 |
| 2007 MKX | 298 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKX?
Owners most often report service brakes, engine, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 10 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2014 Lincoln MKX?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2014 Lincoln MKX a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other MKX model years, the 2014 has far fewer complaints than most years, and NHTSA rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.