2014 Lincoln MKT

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2014 Lincoln MKT
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:45.282Z

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.

Complaints
54
Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

24% of complaints

Complaints per year

2010: 65 complaints 2010 2011: 19 complaints 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 70 complaints 2014: 54 complaints 2014 54 2015: 25 complaints 2016: 9 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 15 complaints
2010: 65 complaints 2010 2011: 19 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 70 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2014 54 2015: 25 complaints 2015 2016: 9 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 15 complaints 2019
2010: 65 complaints 2010 2011: 19 complaints 2011 2012: 28 complaints 2012 2013: 70 complaints 2013 2014: 54 complaints 2014 54 2015: 25 complaints 2015 2016: 9 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2017 2018: 7 complaints 2018 2019: 15 complaints 2019

2014: 54 complaints

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YearComplaints
201065
201119
201228
201370
201454
201525
20169
20173
20187
201915

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

24% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing body.

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.)

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-08-27

Also filed under Visibility

Visibility

20% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly and defroster/defogger/hvac system.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-13

Electrical system

19% · 10 reports

Steering

15% · 8 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2020-02-29

Also filed under Suspension and wheels

Suspension

13% · 7 reports
CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-08-04Power train14V393000 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.

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    2015-07-06Electrical system15V172000 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.

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    2016-12-01Fuel system, gasoline16V621000 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.

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    2020-10-28Suspension20V072000 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.

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Lincoln MKT — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 14V393000 · Power train
  • Recall 15V172000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 16V621000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 20V072000 · Suspension

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, 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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.