2014 Lincoln Mkt Problems

High Complaint Volume

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt.

20132015
Complaints
79
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Injuries
4
Fatalities
Recalls
4

Worst 2014 Lincoln Mkt Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#113 complaints

Body Structure

Avg mileage:86,837 mi
#210 complaints

Electrical Faults

Avg mileage:185,333 mi
#39 complaints

Sunroof/Moonroof

Avg mileage:41,664 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt.

Body Structure
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,837
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
185,333
Sunroof/Moonroof
9
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
41,664
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
158,825
Suspension Failures
7
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
174,500
Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
49,062
Engine Problems
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
Backup Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Headlight/Taillight Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Transmission / Drivetrain
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Seat Belt Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Unintended Acceleration
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wipers & Visibility
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
1
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
Wheel Issues
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles

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Recalls for 2014 Lincoln Mkt

4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~373,508 vehicles.

20V072000Suspension:rear
~211,207 affected

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.

16V621000Fuel Pump
~77,502 affected

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.

15V172000Electrical System
~1,549 affected

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.

14V393000Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
~83,250 affected

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.

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2014 Lincoln Mkt — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2014 Lincoln Mkt reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2014 Lincoln Mkt has 79 NHTSA complaints, 6 crash-related, and 4 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Body Structure with 13 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2014 Lincoln Mkt?
Top reported problems: Body Structure (13 complaints, avg 86,837 mi); Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 185,333 mi); Sunroof/Moonroof (9 complaints, avg 41,664 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2014 Lincoln Mkt?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 117,204 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2014 Lincoln Mkt?
NHTSA complaints for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt include 6 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2014 Lincoln Mkt have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 373,508 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2014 Lincoln Mkt?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (body structure) and verify open recalls have been addressed.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Lincoln Mkt reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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