2014 Lincoln MKT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
54 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
92,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2014 model year. Data snapshot: . 38 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 54 complaints (24.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 7 | 13.0% |
| Engine operation | 5 | 9.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 5 | 9.3% |
| Fuel system concerns | 4 | 7.4% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 11 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly | 9 |
| Steering | 8 |
| Suspension | 7 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
Structure:Body: 13; Unknown Or Other: 11; Electrical System: 10; Visibility:Sun/Moon Roof Assembly: 9; Steering: 8; Suspension: 7; Fuel/Propulsion System: 5; Engine: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 4 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 5 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 12 |
| 150,000 and above | 5 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 4; 75,000 to 99,999: 5; 100,000 to 149,999: 12; 150,000 and above: 5
100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 16 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 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2014: 4; 2015: 3; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2018: 5; 2019: 6; 2020: 9; 2021: 7; 2022: 4; 2023: 3; 2024: 1; 2025: 4; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 5 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 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 11186771 · 2019-03-14 (March 14, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES IN THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION FORD MARGATE (5401 W COPANS RD, MARGATE, FL 33063) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V34000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 130,150. TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 130,150 miles reported. Look up ODI 11186771 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11312214 · 2020-02-29 (February 29, 2020)
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. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT INTO THE JERSEY BARRIER BOUNCED OFF AND UP AND TURNED 180 DEGREES AND DROVE ACROSS ALL 3 LANES. LUCKILY NO OTHER CAR WAS INVOLVED. ALL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED EXCEPT STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD. THE DRIVERS' SIDE FRONT OF VEHICLE WAS SMASHED. THE REAR AXLE TURNED TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE
Owner-reported narrative. 296,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11312214 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10908115 · 2016-09-20 (September 20, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,900.
Owner-reported narrative. 18,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10908115 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10915151 · 2016-10-10 (October 10, 2016)
I HEARD ABOUT A RECALL OF CERTAIN LINCOLN MKT'S WITH THE ECOBOOST ENGINE BACK IN AUGUST. THERE WAS MENTION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTOR AND THAT THE CAR COULD POTENTIALLY STALL. I PROMPTLY MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP. WHEN THERE, THEY TOLD ME THEY DIDN'T HAVE THE PARTS AND HAD NO IDEA WHAT TO EVEN ORDER; THAT I SHOULD WAIT FOR A NOTICE FROM FORD/LINCOLN. I DID RECEIVE A LETTER A COUPLE WEEKS AGO BUT IT SAID TO WAIT UNTIL THE DEALERSHIP CONTACTS ME THAT THEY HAVE PARTS OR CONTACT THEM IF MY CAR S…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,350 miles reported. Look up ODI 10915151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10916351 · 2016-10-16 (October 16, 2016)
LINCOLN MKT 2014 HAS STALLED THREE TIMES. I HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN IT TO A DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. IT HAS NOT EVEN BEEN TWO WEEKS SINCE THE CAR CAME BACK AFTER A 1 MONTH OF REPAIR FROM THE DEALER THAT MY CAR DOES NOT START. I CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, THEY GAVE A BOOST WHICH MADE THE CAR START BUT AFTER LEAVING THE ENGINE RUNNING FOR 1 HOUR AND TURNING IT OFF, THIS CAR DOES NOT START! LINCOLNS MKT HAS SERIOUS CAR DEFECTS THAT EVEN THEIR TRAINED MECHANICS DON'T SEEM TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS THIS CAR HAS GIVEN ME. I BOUGHT THIS CA…
Owner-reported narrative. 890,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10916351 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11163723 · 2018-12-27 (December 27, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT START WITHOUT WARNING AND WAS TOWED TO AUTONATION FORD ST. PETERSBURG [phone removed], LOCATED AT 2525 34TH ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33713). THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP ELECTRICAL MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000. *TT CONSUMER STATED PARTICULAR SELECTIONS OF THE SAME CAR/MODEL ARE RECALLED OUR CAR WAS OMITTED FROM RECALL, AFTER 100K MILAGE PROBELMS SURFACED…
Owner-reported narrative. 104,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11163723 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11270213 · 2019-10-22 (October 22, 2019)
TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED NOW SPEEDOMETER IS 10 MILES FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF THE CAR LINCOLN DOESNT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.WHEN CAR TURNS ON THE RADIO WILL PUT THE HEAT ALL THE WAY UP IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER AND WHEN YOU TRY TO ADJUST IT GOES BACK UP TO HI HEAT
Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11270213 at NHTSA ↗