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2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year.

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.

“The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two occasions and was diagnosed that the brake pads and brake fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times; however, the failure reoccurred. …”

NHTSA complaint #11522538, filed 2023-05

“The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v210000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.”

NHTSA complaint #10985685, filed 2017-05

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201518%
201427%
2013215%
201212%
201113%

Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Brakes
13 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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