2014 Lincoln MKT Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 22%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Lincoln MKT, 22% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 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.
“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“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“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“Sun roof glass shattered, this is car number 315, we are a livery company and this is car 1 of 5 (so far) to have the sun roof spontaneously shatter out of 18 cars purchased (all 2014 Lincoln MKT's.)”
NHTSA complaint #10628779, filed 2014-08, 7,000 miles“Sun roof glass shattered, this is car number 343, we are a livery company and this is car 2 of 5 (so far) to have the sun roof spontaneously shatter out of 18 cars purchased (all 2014 Lincoln MKT's.)”
NHTSA complaint #10628792, filed 2014-08, 4,985 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKT
13 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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