Skip to content
Electrical systemPart report

2014 Lincoln MKT Electrical system Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
19%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
102,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Lincoln MKT, 19% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 102,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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

“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”

NHTSA complaint #11270213, filed 2019-10, 115,000 miles

“The backup camera frequently stops working, which greatly reduces rearward visibility and compromises safety. Recalls have been issued for other Lincoln models for this same issue but not the 2014 MKT.”

NHTSA complaint #11387839, filed 2021-01, 109,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10916351, filed 2016-10

“The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not serviceable. There was no explanation provided. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. After researching the failure, the contact discovered that the failure might be associated with an undisclosed wiring harness failure. The contact was informed that the wiring harness was on back order from the manufacturer. …”

NHTSA complaint #11730115, filed 2026-04, 100,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018114%
2016111%
201528%
20141019%
2013710%
2012311%
201115%
201046%

Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKT

Body and structure
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Lincoln MKT

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology