2014 Lincoln MKT Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2014 Lincoln MKT ranks 3rd-worst out of 10 model years, with a complaint index of 78 and 54 complaints, mostly tied to shattering sunroofs, steering, and electrical problems. NHTSA also lists 4 recalls for this year, including fuel system and suspension issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 78/100
- #3 of 10 MKT years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 54
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Structure & Body
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 19.5
- 17 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2014 Lincoln MKT problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body13 (24%)
- Other11 (20%)
- Visibility & Wipers11 (20%)
- Electrical System10 (19%)
- Steering8 (15%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (13%)
- Fuel System5 (9%)
- Engine4 (7%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras2 (4%)
- Airbags1 (2%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report the panoramic moonroof spontaneously shattering or exploding with a loud bang while driving, parked, or idling, sometimes at very low mileage.
- Some drivers report sudden, involuntary steering wheel movement that caused loss of control and, in at least one case, a crash.
- One owner reported the front control arm failing while driving at various speeds, leading to loss of control and vehicle damage.
- Owners report the vehicle stalling at low speed and requiring multiple attempts to restart, tied to the fuel system recall (campaign 16V621000).
- Some sunroof failures were reported across multiple vehicles from the same livery fleet, suggesting a repeated pattern rather than isolated incidents.
2014 Lincoln MKT recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V072000Feb 10, 2020Suspension, Wheels & Tires211,207 vehicles
Suspension:rear
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.
- NHTSA 16V621000Aug 25, 2016Fuel System77,502 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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.
- NHTSA 15V172000Mar 24, 2015Electrical System1,549 vehicles
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. 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.
2014 Lincoln MKT fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 17 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 19.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,325
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2014 compared with other MKT years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2014 Lincoln MKT reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 MKT ranks 3rd-worst of 10 model years with a complaint index of 78, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other MKT years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKT?
- NHTSA complaint data shows Structure & Body issues (24% of complaints, largely shattering sunroofs), Visibility & Wipers (20%), and Electrical System problems (19%) as the top areas.
- Does the 2014 Lincoln MKT have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2014 MKT, covering suspension toe links, fuel system PEM units, electrical vacuum pump relays, and halfshaft retention, none marked do-not-drive.
- Which Lincoln MKT model years should I avoid?
- NHTSA data ranks 2010, 2013, and 2014 as Avoid years, while 2011, 2016, 2018, and 2019 rank as Good or Best based on lower complaint indexes.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Lincoln MKT?
- EPA rates the 2014 MKT at 19.5 mpg combined (17 city / 23.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,325.