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2014 Lincoln MKT Body and structure Problems

Complaints
13about this part
Share
24%of 54 total for the year
Median mileage
92,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the body and structure of the 2014 Lincoln MKT, 24% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 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.

“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

“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

“I was driving on the highway around 70mph when my sunroof exploded. There is a lot of people reporting the same issue, but unfortunately ford/Lincoln doesn't take any responsibility and it's obvious that is a defect and really dangerous for people in the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11310072, filed 2020-02, 15 miles

“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

“Panoramic sunroof exploded while riding down the highway. Without any warning we heard a loud explosion like a gun had been shot inside the car we immediately noticed the glass cracked in the moonroof and noticed little bits of glass all in the car and on the driver and passengers, I had my grandchildren with me and they were terrified. I was able to stop when I found a safe place and called my husband to come get us. I have been informed by the dealer and Lincoln I would need to file the claim on my auto insurance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11072874, filed 2018-02, 34,000 miles

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019950%
2018343%
2016333%
2015521%
20141324%
201369%
201227%
201115%
201069%

Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKT

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsElectrical system
10 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.

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