2014 Lincoln MKS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
44 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
79,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 25 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 11 of 44 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 12 | 27.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 6 | 13.6% |
| Engine operation | 4 | 9.1% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 4.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 2.3% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 2.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 11 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
Steering: 11; Electrical System: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Engine: 4; Fuel System, Gasoline: 3; Exterior Lighting: 2; Power Train: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 5 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 6 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 5 |
| 150,000 and above | 3 |
Under 25,000: 5; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 6; 100,000 to 149,999: 5; 150,000 and above: 3
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 19 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2014: 3; 2016: 4; 2018: 6; 2019: 5; 2020: 2; 2021: 5; 2022: 8; 2023: 4; 2024: 2; 2025: 3; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 12 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11189950 · 2019-03-19 (March 19, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH FORCE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FORD LINCOLN LONG-LEWIS (2551 JOHN HAWKINS PARKWAY, BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, 35244, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER STEERING GEAR RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY FAILED. THE MANUFACT…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11189950 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11221360 · 2019-06-20 (June 20, 2019)
AS I WAS DRIVING STEERING STOP WORKING IT GOT SO HARD IT STEERED TO THE RIGHT ALMOST HIT A PERSON ON THE SIDE WALK.WHEN IT HAPPENED I WAS AROUND THE HOUSE.LUCKILY MADE IT HOME SAFE ON A HARD STEERING WHEEL
Owner-reported narrative. 220,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11221360 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11066504 · 2018-02-01 (February 1, 2018)
TSB: 16V621000 THIS HAPPENED TO MY CAR, I REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE, THERE IS A RECALL BUT ONLY FOR THE 3.5 LITER. I HAVE THE 3.7 LITER AWD. THE CONSUMER STATED HE PAID FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED AS THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 800,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11066504 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11102756 · 2018-06-20 (June 20, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMAL CLICKING SOUND AND THE AIR CONDITIONER INDEPENDENTLY TURNED OFF. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH COLONIAL FORD (120 FEDERAL RD #126, DANBURY, CT 06811, [phone removed]) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFI…
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11102756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11350335 · 2020-08-19 (August 19, 2020)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SOON AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAD SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT LINKED HIS FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V393000 (POWER TRAIN). THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE SERVICED OR DIAGNOSED FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILU…
Owner-reported narrative. 170,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11350335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11397152 · 2021-02-20 (February 20, 2021)
I WAS GOING UP TO NEW YORK AND CAR STALLED ON BUSY I 95 NORTH HIGHWAY. I GOT IT TOWED TO MECHANIC IN NJ. HE TOLD ME FUEL PUMP RELAY MODULE AND FUEL PUMP IS BROKEN. HE FIXED IT. I CALLED LINCOLN ABOUT RECALL FOR FUEL PUMP RELAY MODULE RECALL AND OF COURSE THEY DENIED MY COMPLAINT, THEY TOLD ME THAT MY VIN IS NOT IN THEIR RECALL. ACTUALLY FUEL PUMP RELAY MODULE WAS BROKEN TWO TIMES IN SAME CAR COSTED ME OVER 1000$ TO FIX PLUS TOWING... UNACCEPTABLE AND DANGEROUS
Owner-reported narrative. 101,344 miles reported. Look up ODI 11397152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11339899 · 2020-07-17 (July 17, 2020)
THE DASHBOARD CONTROLS CEASED FUNCTIONING, THE HEATER CONTROLS WILL NOT WORK,MAKING THE DEFROST NOT FUNCTION. THIS HAPPENS WHILE PARKED OR IN MOTION, NO MATTER THE LOCATION. IT APPEARS THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONTROL MODULE HAS DIED IN MID-STREAM WHILE DRIVING.
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11339899 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11683776 · 2025-08-28 (August 28, 2025)
Electrical problem continues to happen. I was trying to unlock the car. It would unlock and lock , windows roll down, sunroof open and all windows roll down without my help. Radio will turn all the way up. I placed a fixd in the car. Repairs started flashing low battery, sensor with steering, seat belts, and airbags. This has happen several times. I went to a shop. They told me I had a recall. I went to a dealer, they said I did not. I am confused and afraid to drive my car at times. Because this has happened when I am driving to.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11683776 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11065405 · 2018-01-27 (January 27, 2018)
I WAS GOING NORTH ON COLLIER AVENUE IN NAPLES, FLORIDA STOPPED AT THE INTERSECTION WITH DAVIS AVENUE AT 3 PM WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE WHEN THERE WAS UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. I JAMMED DOWN HARD ON THE BRAKE AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. THE MOTOR REVED UP HARD FOR A SHORT TIME, THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, THE CARS AHEAD PULLED FORWARD, I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, AND THE CAR AND ACCELERATOR RETURNED TO NORMAL AND I PROCEEDED FORWARD. EVERYTHING RETURNED TO NORMAL. I AM FAMILIAR WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION BECAUSE I EXPERIENCED I…
Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11065405 at NHTSA ↗