2014 Lincoln MKS: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10621249 · 2014-08-10 (August 10, 2014)
1 THE CAR ROCKING TOO HARD AT SLOW-SPEED 2 FEELS LIKE THE HALF-SHAFT LOOSED ' STOP AND GO NOT SMOOTH. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10621249 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10627335 · 2014-08-21 (August 21, 2014)
1BODY ROLL SIDE TO SIDE . TIRE PRESSURE ALL OK 2 THE CAR FEELS NOT SMOOTH, LIKES HALFSHIFT LOOSED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10627335 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10659897 · 2014-11-20 (November 20, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD WHICH DISTORTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDOW. HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT WINDOW WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD A SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,900.
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10659897 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10820171 · 2016-01-14 (January 14, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN HEAVY RAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10820171 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10905046 · 2016-09-09 (September 9, 2016)
CAR STOPS WHILE DRIVING AND PTS HAVE LEAKS
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10905046 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10928222 · 2016-11-28 (November 28, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10928222 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10935851 · 2016-12-16 (December 16, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING A SALVAGED TITLE THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/21/17*LJ *CN
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10935851 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 ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V393000 · Power Train:Axle Assembly:Axle Shaft
Reported: 2014-07-02 (July 2, 2014)
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.
Consequence: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V621000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump
Reported: 2016-08-25 (August 25, 2016)
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.
Consequence: 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 campaign record ↗