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2014 Lincoln MKT Problems

Compared with other Lincoln MKT years

Typical for this model

60/100 1.3× a typical year · 50 = typical

Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2012

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
54filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
92,000miles, 37 complaints with mileage
Recalls
4campaigns 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
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 28 hwy

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

What owners report

Owners of the 2014 Lincoln MKT most often report panoramic or sunroof glass shattering or popping, often while driving. Other reports involve engine stalling or no-start conditions, electric power steering that locks or loses assist, and rear suspension recall repairs where parts were not yet available. Glass failures are described as sudden with no warning, and mileage ranges from very low to about 228,000 miles, with many glass reports under 35,000 miles.

  1. Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)

    Panoramic sunroof glass shattering or popping

    • 24 complaints (44%)
    • median 75,000 mi at 4.4 yrs old (19 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2014–2025

    Owners describe the panoramic or moonroof glass shattering, popping, or exploding with a loud bang, often while driving and sometimes while the car was parked. Some report glass fragments falling into the cabin, and some describe a crack or pattern on the glass that spread before it broke. Several complaints say the dealer or manufacturer treated the repair as not covered, leaving the owner to pay or file an insurance claim. Some owners say there was no impact or road debris, and a livery fleet operator described several roofs failing. Reports range from very low mileage to about 228,000 miles, with many under 35,000 miles and others between 70,000 and 130,000 miles, often at highway speed.

    What to check: Inspect the glass roof closely for cracks, chips, or a pattern across the panel, and ask whether it has been replaced or repaired. Ask the seller for records of any glass or roof work, since complaints describe costly glass replacement and disputes over coverage.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Car was parked in our lot, all of a sudden an employee heard a loud noise from car, no one was around the car, when the employee walked over the roof was shattered. This is car number 307, we are a livery company and this is car 3 of 5 (so far) to have the sun roof spontaneously shatter out of 18 cars purchased (all 2014 Lincoln MKT's.)”

    NHTSA complaint #10628795, filed 2014-08, 9,000 miles

    “My 2014 Lincoln MKT panoramic roof exploded with no warning while driving. Ford is claiming this is a repair for which I need to pay. I believe this is a dangerous defect that needs to be recalled. There are several documented instances of this happening with the 2014 lincon MKT. I was driving 20mph and turning when the roof exploded”

    NHTSA complaint #11415115, filed 2021-05, 92,000 miles
  2. Fuel system

    Engine stalling, no-start, or sudden power loss

    • 11 complaints (20%)
    • median 61,000 mi at 5.5 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2016–2026

    Owners describe the engine stalling or shutting off at low speed or while driving, sometimes followed by a no-start that needed several restart attempts. Several complaints tie the problem to the fuel pump or its electrical module, including a fuel pump warning code and a replaced pump or module. Other complaints describe a sudden loss of power when the accelerator was pressed, and a report links the failure to a possible wiring harness fault. Some say the VIN was not included in the fuel pump recall, and some say the dealer could not resolve the problem. Reported from about 18,900 to about 104,000 miles, and several happen at low speed or at a stop.

    Recall 16V621000

    What to check: Ask the dealer to scan for fuel pump and fuel system fault codes, and confirm whether recall 16V621000 applies to this VIN. Ask the seller for any repair records for the fuel pump, fuel module, or wiring, since some complaints describe the problem returning after a repair.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “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. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10915151, filed 2016-10, 21,350 miles

    “Noticed sluggishness on interstate and exited at the first available exit that was approximately 1 mile away. When exiting interstate and coming to a complete stop at the stop sign, it died and would not start. It was blocking the single turning lane. It was turning over very well but seemed to be lacking fuel maybe. Had it towed to local mechanic shop. No word back from them yet. Just had the fuel pump replaced at my expense about 4 months ago. I know there was a recall on the fuel pump before we bought it. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11257895, filed 2019-09, 52,000 miles
  3. Steering

    Steering locking or losing power assist

    • 6 complaints (11%)
    • median 105,150 mi at 7.0 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2019–2025

    Owners describe electric power steering that suddenly becomes very hard to turn, locks, or stops assisting, sometimes with an error message on the dash. Some say a sensor reset did not hold, and a dealer diagnosis called for replacing the steering gear. Some describe the steering wheel turning on its own, leading to loss of control and a crash. Some owners say recall notices applied to other vehicles but not theirs. Cases with recorded mileage fall between about 104,000 and 130,000 miles, and some describe the lock-up while turning, changing lanes, or driving over a bump.

    1 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask the dealer to scan the electric power steering system for stored fault codes and confirm whether any steering recall applies to the VIN. Ask whether the steering sensors or gear have been repaired, since some complaints describe the problem returning after a sensor reset.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “After starting the car from a cold (65 degree) condition, the display showed an error message electric power assist system malfunction and I observed no power steering. The wheel was nearly impossible to turn. Turning the car off and restarting it rectified the problem but I'm concerned that this problem could occur while I'm driving and cause me to drive off the road due to steering failure. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11365311, filed 2020-10, 104,000 miles

    “On April 30, 2021 as I was driving down the road my steering wheel suddenly starting turning left to right involuntarily causing me to lose control of my car and crash. My vehicle is a total loss and I had just paid heavty deposit and financed a Lincoln Mkt with a dealership that never disclosed to me that my vehicle I just purchased had a recall on it that had been issued last year. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11417707, filed 2021-05
  4. Suspension

    Rear suspension recall parts not yet available

    Mentioned in 4 of 51 sampled complaints

    Owners describe receiving a recall notice for a rear suspension toe link or tow link repair, but dealers reportedly had no parts to complete it. Some say they were told to wait months, while a parts department offered the parts for purchase. Some complaints say the manufacturer took longer than a reasonable time to make the repair parts available. Owners in these reports say they had not experienced a failure, and their concern is the delay. No mileage is given in these reports, and all four were filed in 2020 while the repair parts were still unavailable.

    Recall 20V072000

    What to check: Ask the dealer whether the rear suspension recall is open for this VIN and whether parts are now in stock, and get the repair date in writing. Owners can also check the VIN for open recalls on the manufacturer's recall lookup before buying.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I received a recall letter from Lincoln in early 2020 for a recall on rear suspension tow links. I called the dealer and they said the parts are not available and will have them at the end of the year. I called them in october and they still saying no parts, yet the I called the parts department and they have the parts available if you wana buy it yourself. I drive this car in limousine service and this is such a safety concern not only for me but for the passenger sitting in the back. The customer service at ford dealerships sucks.”

    NHTSA complaint #11365811, filed 2020-10

    “The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v072000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Consumer stated recall was issued in feb. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11343153, filed 2020-08

Buying note. Ask the seller about the glass roof, fuel system, steering, and rear suspension recall status, and check each VIN with the manufacturer's recall lookup before buying. A pre-purchase inspection that includes a fault-code scan and a close look at the panoramic roof can help, since the reports cover several different systems.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 51 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 54 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKT. 37 of the complaints include a mileage, and 32% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 92,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 69 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 3 Lincoln MKT model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 60 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (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: Electronic stability control (1), Exterior lighting (1), Seat belts (1), Transmission and drivetrain (1), Vehicle speed control (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Body and structure: “19 jan 2021 - front moonroof glass exploded out at 69 miles per hour with no other vehicles around, no debris around, on i65 southbound at approximately 8:00pm and 61 degrees. After glass exploded outward, residual glass then fell on my head (bald), down my back and seat (crouch) area and barely being able to maintain the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11388968, filed 2021-01, 180,000 miles

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “I was driving on the hwy and my freind was driving behind me.my vista glass moonroof exploded and shattered.it was nobody in front or on the side just my freind behind me.”

NHTSA complaint #10598073, filed 2014-06, 7,000 miles

Other or unknown: “At 2:30 in the afternoon our chauffeur was southbound on I 69 with a customer in car when they heard a loud gunshot like bang. Got off on the next exit to inspect vehicle and found hole in roof. Someone from the office had to take them a nother car to switch out. The one with the shattered sunroof was brought back to the shop.”

NHTSA complaint #11076687, filed 2018-03, 16,700 miles

Electrical system: “Unable to start car. Initially no key detected appeared as a warning while driving the car. Stopped and was unable to restart. Changed remote key battery but still did not start. Radio worked. I could not raise the windows or lock the doors manually/ with the buttons inside the car. I called road side service they told me about the backup slot. Car started. It happened again. Took car battery to be tested it was at 96%, replaced remote key battery's again. Still did not start. Tried the backup slot but did not start. Next day started without a problem took to dealership. …”

NHTSA complaint #11240246, filed 2019-07, 70,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

32% of the 37 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 25,000 and 115,000 miles.

14%0–1011%10–258%25–5011%50–7514%75–10032%100–15011%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (37 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 92,000 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.

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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 MKT. 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
MKT · SUV AWDnot rated———4 · 15.1% risk
MKT · SUV FWDnot rated———4 · 16.4% risk

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

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

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2014 Lincoln MKT 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
MKT AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic162318$3,700
MKT FWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172420$3,350
MKT Livery AWD3.7L 6-cyl6-speed automatic172319$3,550
MKT Livery FWD2.0L 4-cyl6-speed automatic202823$2,900

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 MKT → · 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. 69 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 69 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lincoln MKT

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201918103,9374—19—Rising
2018791,1002—19—Not enough data
2016958,0003—21—Not enough data
20152438,7846—23—Rising
20145492,0004—2360 · TypicalFalling
20137088,5008—2374 · MoreFalling
20122883,2221—203 · FewerFalling
20111984,0001—19—Falling
20106577,0000—1937 · TypicalFalling

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

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln MKT?

Owners of the 2014 Lincoln MKT most often report panoramic or sunroof glass shattering or popping, often while driving. The issues reported most often: Panoramic sunroof glass shattering or popping; Engine stalling, no-start, or sudden power loss; Steering locking or losing power assist.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2014 Lincoln MKT have?

NHTSA recorded 54 consumer complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKT as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Body and structure is named most often, in 13 complaints (24% of the total), followed by visibility with 12.

Has the 2014 Lincoln MKT been recalled?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2014 Lincoln MKT get?

The EPA rates the 2014 Lincoln MKT (MKT Livery FWD, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 28 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,900 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

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

Among the 37 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 92,000 miles and the middle half falls between 25,000 and 115,000 miles; 32% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.