repaired · 2022 Q3
Suspension: rear
Risk. A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.
2014 Lincoln MKTProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 54 owner complaints about the 2014 Lincoln MKT, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-072 the manufacturer reports only 60% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 9, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2014 Lincoln MKT has problems
54 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Structure1 crash/fire/injury
11Visibility
10Electrical system
8Steering2 crash/fire/injury
7Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Engine
2Back over prevention
1Wheels
77 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 13 | 1 |
| Visibility | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 10 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 2 |
| Suspension | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Back over prevention | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
| 7 other systems | 7 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2014 Lincoln MKT recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2018 Q1
Delivery: 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.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Electrical system
Risk. If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
repaired · 2015 Q4
Axle assembly: axle shaft
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.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lincoln.
Best & worst years
2014 vs. every other MKT year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MKT median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2014 Lincoln MKT safety ratings
2014 Lincoln MKT SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (16.4% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What MKT owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
November 21, 2021, while driving on the HWY at about 65 MPH, the forward panoramic moon roof exploded. Simply exploded. Not hit by anything - no cars or trucks in front of us. Thank goodness, we had the interior part closed, or it would have exploded all over us. This was a very loud explosion!…
MY 2014 LINCOLN MKT PANORAMIC ROOF EXPLODED WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING. FORD IS CLAIMING THIS IS A REPAIR FOR WHICH I NEED TO PAY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THERE ARE SEVERAL DOCUMENTED INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING WITH THE 2014 LINCON MKT. I WAS DRIVING…
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