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Lincoln MKSModel year report

2014 Lincoln MKS Problems

Compared with other Lincoln MKS years

Fewer complaints than typical for this model

25/100 0.6× a typical year · 50 = typical

Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated

Complaints
44filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
77,000miles, 24 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
22 mpgcombined, 3.7L 6-cyl FWD · 19 city / 28 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2014 Lincoln MKS (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKS. The part named most often is steering, with 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system (10) and electrical system (7). 24 of the complaints include a mileage, and 38% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 77,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 48 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the fuel pump filed under the same part. Compared with the other 4 Lincoln MKS model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 25 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (fewer complaints than typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Vehicle speed control (2), Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (2), Air bags (1), Forward collision avoidance (1), Lane departure (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Tires (1).

Example complaints

Steering: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11221360, filed 2019-06, 220,000 miles

Fuel system: “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”

NHTSA complaint #11397152, filed 2021-02, 101,344 miles

Electrical system: “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.”

NHTSA complaint #11683776, filed 2025-08

Other or unknown: “I currently own and am driving a 2014 Lincoln MKS, my fourth such vehicle over the past several years. Lincolns have been one of my favorite vehicles however, I am writing to bring to your attention a recurring issue with the climate control system that may warrant further review as a potential safety-related defect. Many owners, including myself, have experienced a situation where the vehicle's heating system automatically increases to full heat without any driver input. …”

NHTSA complaint #11738085, filed 2026-05

Mileage when problems were reported

38% of the 24 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 31,400 and 100,000 miles.

17%0–104%10–2517%25–508%50–7525%75–10021%100–1508%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (24 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 77,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2014201820202022820242026
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Lincoln MKS. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
MKS · sedan AWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 11.3% risk
MKS · sedan FWD★★★★★5 / 5554 · 11.3% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2014 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2013: same overall rating; 2015: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Lincoln MKS version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
MKS AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172520$3,350
MKS AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic182621$3,200
MKS FWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192822$3,050

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2014 Lincoln MKS → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 48 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 48 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln MKS

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20151849,0003522—Stable
20144477,000252225 · FewerFalling
201314271,0007521100 · MoreStable
20121774,6253—20—Rising
20114350,0003—1950 · TypicalRising
20105161,0000—1934 · FewerFalling
20095666,0001—1967 · MoreFalling

All Lincoln MKS model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Lincoln MKS have?

NHTSA recorded 44 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKS as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2014 Lincoln MKS is reported most often?

Steering is named most often, in 12 complaints (27% of the total), followed by fuel system with 10.

Has the 2014 Lincoln MKS been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2014 Lincoln MKS do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2014 Lincoln MKS 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Lincoln MKS get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Lincoln MKS (MKS FWD, 3.7L 6-cyl) at 22 mpg combined, 19 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,050 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKS reported?

Among the 24 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 77,000 miles and the middle half falls between 31,400 and 100,000 miles; 38% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.