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 provided. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. After researching the failure, the contact discovered that the failure might be associated with an undisclosed wiring harness failure. The contact was informed that the wiring harness was on back order from the manufacturer. The contact indicated that a co-worker received the same response from a different dealer after experiencing the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 2014 Lincoln MKT problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Body13
- Visibility12
- Electrical10
- Steering8
- Suspension7
- Fuel system5
- Engine4
- Driver assistance3
- Acceleration1
- Airbags1
- Lights1
- Seat belts1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2014 Lincoln MKT
Recalls 4
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 20V072000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 16V621000 · Recall details
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 15V172000 · Recall details
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft
- What is wrong
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 14V393000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2014 Lincoln MKT 69
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- While performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal...
- For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to
- Oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket
- This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected
- In the affected vehicles, it may be possible that certain driving maneuvers can result in an overheated...
- Ssm 48619
- Customer Satisfaction Program 19N09 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX and 2013-2014 Model Year...
- Poor A/C performance/improper climate function
- Distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface
- For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not...
2014 Lincoln MKT fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | FWD | 17 | 24 | 20 |
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | AWD | 17 | 23 | 19 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl | AWD | 16 | 23 | 18 |
What 2014 Lincoln MKT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 inverts the image entirely. These malfunctions significantly impair rear visibility and pose a safety hazard, particularly in environments with limited space or pedestrian traffic. I have narrowly avoided several incidents with other vehicles or pedestrians, due to this camera malfunction. I am aware that Ford Motor Company has issued a recall for similar rear-view camera defects affecting various models from the 2015 to 2019 production years. However, my vehicle—despite exhibiting identical symptoms—is not currently included in that recall. Given the nature of the defect and its potential to compromise driver and pedestrian safety, I respectfully request that the federal safety agency investigate this issue and consider expanding the scope of the existing recall to include the 2014 Lincoln MKT. I had an independent service center check the camera. The ASE-certified technician explained the issue appears to be a software problem that can only be handled by a Lincoln dealer. When I contacted a dealership, they said they were not aware of any fixes for the problem. When the camera malfunctions, a message pops up on my information screen in the vehicle that tells me "Camera is unavailable" and to "Contact the dealer." There were no other warning messages or lamps of any kind. I am prepared to provide photographic or video evidence of the malfunction upon request and am willing to cooperate with any further inquiries or inspections deemed necessary. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.
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 as other vehicles. Mechanic looked at vehicle and noted issue reset sensors which did not remedy issue. Still inspecting
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 independent service center and confirmed this is related to the recall.
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 merged onto the freeway where a cracking sound became prevalent. It was then when I realized there was no ice on my sunroof, it was the glass beginning to shatter. I immediately pulled over, as safety became a very imminent concern. After analyzing the front panel of the panoramic sunroof, I had attempted to take the vehicle off the freeway for further action as there was no major pieces of glass missing at the moment. After pulling off, the glass had suddenly completely broken, causing a very loud sound and a rush of air. It is important to note that there was zero impact made to the glass previous to the incident. This is a known issue from the Ford/Lincoln manufacturer in regards to their panoramic sunroofs that I happened to become a victim of.
Car suddenly stalled/turned off. Moving at low, parking lot, speed. Fuel Pump warning code found after the car was towed to repair facility. Closely matches the description of the federal safety agency campaign number 16V621000. <--Info provided by my mechanic. This VIN, however was not included in the recall.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while reversing at 5 MPH, the rear camera was inoperable and the message "Camera Unavailable" was displayed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Backup camera has failed. This is a very important safety item to avoid injuring children playing behind the vehicle.
The seat belts stopped retracting so we sprayed some wd40 in there to make sure everything can move but the seatbelts safety stop keeps engaging when you're trying to pull out the seatbelt. After a few times of getting the seatbelts out to use them they get stuck. They are not functioning at all how they should.
My 2014 Lincoln MKT has two moonroofs. The first one exploded on 9/12/22 while driving the car on a sunny, wind free day. Sounded like a gunshot hit the glass and was frightening. Car is 8 years old at time of incident. I see this has been an ongoing issue with Ford/Lincoln since 2007. These parts need t be recalled. The glass alone is $3300 with total 3 day repair over $5K! Had to find a glass vendor who could shrink wrap exterior/interior so glass would not fall into vehicle and rain would not enter vehicle. See class action lawsuits have been previously filed.
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Questions about the 2014 Lincoln MKT
Is the 2014 Lincoln MKT reliable?
Owners have filed 54 complaints about the 2014 Lincoln MKT, 2.2 times a typical MKT model year. It is one of the years we flag to avoid.
What is the 2014 Lincoln MKT year score?
The 2014 Lincoln MKT scores 42 out of 100 (below average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lincoln MKT: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2014 Lincoln MKT?
Body and structure, with 13 complaints, typically around 92,000 miles. Next is visibility (12).
How many recalls does the 2014 Lincoln MKT have?
4 recalls, covering suspension, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
What gas mileage does the 2014 Lincoln MKT get?
Official estimates for the 2014 Lincoln MKT range from 18 to 23 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 20 city and 28 highway.
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