MYRModel Year Report

2014 Lincoln MKT

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2014 Lincoln MKT
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:28:13.158Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lincoln MKT Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 2010: 65 complaints 2010 2011: 19 complaints 2012: 27 complaints 2012 2013: 69 complaints 2014: 54 complaints 2014 2015: 22 complaints 2016: 8 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 9 complaints 2019
2014: 54 complaints
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YearComplaints
201065
201119
201227
201369
201454
201522
20168
20173
20187
20199

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 24%

24% of complaints: structure — 13 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED, THIS IS CAR NUMBER 315, WE ARE A LIVERY COMPANY AND THIS IS CAR 1 OF 5 (SO FAR) TO HAVE THE SUN ROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTER OUT OF 18 CARS PURCHASED (ALL 2014 LINCOLN MKT'S.) *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140827

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 19%

19% of complaints: electrical system — 10 distinct reports on file.

VISIBILITY 17%

17% of complaints: visibility — 9 distinct reports on file.

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SUN ROOF GLASS SHATTERED, THIS IS CAR NUMBER 315, WE ARE A LIVERY COMPANY AND THIS IS CAR 1 OF 5 (SO FAR) TO HAVE THE SUN ROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTER OUT OF 18 CARS PURCHASED (ALL 2014 LINCOLN MKT'S.) *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20140827

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HWY AND MY FREIND WAS DRIVING BEHIND ME.MY VISTA GLASS MOONROOF EXPLODED AND SHATTERED.IT WAS NOBODY IN FRONT OR ON THE SIDE JUST MY FREIND BEHIND ME. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20140613

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200229

SUSPENSION 13%

13% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200229

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20140804 — power train

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,...

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained.

Campaign 14V393000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20150706 — electrical system

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.

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.

Campaign 15V172000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20161201 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

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.

Campaign 16V621000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20201028 — suspension

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.

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.

Campaign 20V072000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Lincoln MKT — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 14V393000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V172000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V621000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 20V072000 (suspension) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2014 Lincoln MKT reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKT?

The most-reported component is structure:body, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Lincoln MKT have?

4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.