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2014 Lincoln MKX Engine Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
20%of 35 total for the year
Median mileage
16,490miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the engine of the 2014 Lincoln MKX, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,490 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.

“Driving at 50 MPH, I lost power steering, then realized engine shut off. Was able to drift over to get off road and stop car. Engine was able to start and run fine after that. I lost all confidence in car, and dealer swapped me another car.”

NHTSA complaint #10658527, filed 2014-11, 720 miles

“On monday (labor day), I was driving and started to make a right turn when the car stalled. I was beside a gas stationed so I managed to pull in (very hard to steer) and I noticed the low oil pressure icon on. I came to a stop and pushed the start button and the car started and drove without any more problems. My husband checked the oil when I got home and it is full. While at long lewis ford in hoover, this morning to have it checked we heard a woman describe the same scenario with her ford. She stated it stalled about 3 or 4 times on her while driving. …”

NHTSA complaint #10763193, filed 2015-09, 16,490 miles

“Engine died, message on screen said [no key detected].I managed to pull over to shoulder and stop. Car restarted. Took car to Lincoln dealer the next morning. They said they couldn't find any reason for the problem. Still very concerned and that it may happen again.”

NHTSA complaint #10713914, filed 2015-04, 17,000 miles

“This automobile has a 3.7-liter engine manufactured by Ford Motor Company. We are the second owner of the vehicle. A dealer representative informed us the motor has an inherent defect while inspecting pinch weld failures. This engine, transversely mounted, was created whereby the chain driven water pump is located behind the front casing placing access on the passenger side of the vehicle. …”

NHTSA complaint #11692046, filed 2025-10

“The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that when the vehicle was engaged in park, the letter p was highlighted in the shifter display. On the instrument panel, the message transmission not in park as indicated was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring for approximately one week. In addition, the vehicle lost acceleration after coming to a complete stop. A few seconds later, the vehicle would accelerate normally. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failures. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #11097906, filed 2018-05, 44,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018310%
2017713%
20163221%
2015632%
2014720%
2013159%
2012810%
20112416%
201044%
200923%
2008156%
2007176%

Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKX

Brakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Lincoln MKX

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