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2014 Lincoln MKT Engine Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
7%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
52,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Lincoln MKT, 7% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 52,000 miles.

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.

“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

“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

“The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle did not respond. The contact stated that he floored the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently and at various speeds. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that there was no mechanical failure with the accelerator pedal. …”

NHTSA complaint #11476300, filed 2022-07, 20,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2016111%
201447%
201323%
201227%
2011421%
20101117%

Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKT

Body and structure
13 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaints
Other or unknown
11 complaints
Electrical system
10 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seat 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