2014 Lincoln MKZ Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 18%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ, 18% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My car has had numerous electrical issues since the day I have purchased it. Again, last week, the instrument panel lit up with numerous codes. I drove it to the dealership and left the car for a few days. The codes cleared and they cannot root cause the issue. In addition, when I have been at a stop light the driver's seat regresses backwards, and the side view mirror moves at the same time.”
NHTSA complaint #11143537, filed 2018-10, 70,220 miles“I have constant issues with the power deck lid not working when it is cold, it wont even pop the trunk. This morning I experienced a dead battery and when I got the vehicle jumped and started, the power steering warning came on as well as a traction control, hill start warnings and the power steering isnt working at all. The vehicle was stationary. I am unable to turn the wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #10935868, filed 2016-12, 53,000 miles“12m02 -- I took the vehicle in for this extended service plan twice during while it was still active. Both times the dealership tried to play it off as not under the warranty and software issue not hardware . They even charged me for the service over $250 worth of updates . That did not even fix the issue with the display turing off while the vehicle is operating making most of the vehicles functions useless. The dealership is now denying to fix the problem and ford/Lincoln is claiming it is out of warranty. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373064, filed 2020-11, 63,000 miles“Vehicle stalls while driving down the street and has done this several times, both on city streets and on the highway. The date chosen for when this happened was the last time it happened. The battery will not keep a charge and a certified mechanic has had the car for 2 weeks and can not locate the reason the battery drains completely within 8 hours.”
NHTSA complaint #11306189, filed 2020-01, 110,000 miles“When reversing, backup camera intermittently restarts, shuts off, or never shows. This is a danger as it is unpredictable and can cause damage if it turns off while in motion. Car display says camera unavailable. Please contact dealership . Code reader gives error c1001 general electric failure.”
NHTSA complaint #11340811, filed 2020-07, 83,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10222526Jul 29, 2022Certain 2014 - 2015 Model Year, Fusion and MKZ and 2015 Model Year Mustang Vehicles Brake Stop Lamps Remain On REF: Safety Recall 22S02 Certain 2014 - 2015 Model Year, Fusion and…
- 10211957May 13, 2022Certain 2014 - 2015 Model Year, Fusion and MKZ and 2015 Model Year Mustang Vehicles Brake Stop Lamps Remain On - Under Safety Recall 22S02, in some of the affected vehicles…
- 10209364Mar 25, 2022Certain 2014-2015 Model Year, Fusion and MKZ and 2015 Model Year Mustang Vehicles - Brake Stop Lamps Remain On. Under Safety Recall 22S02, in some of the affected vehicles…
- 10183418Nov 10, 2020Some 2013-2020 MKZ vehicles may need the exterior rear view mirror replaced. The replacement exterior mirror will have different wiring than the originally equipped mirror…
- 10176123May 29, 2020Some 2012-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a TCU may exhibit an inoperative remote start with a 'Vehicle Failed To Start' message when using MyFord Mobile/Ford…
- 10172972Mar 9, 2020SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles…
- 10169898Dec 20, 2019Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2015-2020 Explorer, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2017-2020 Continental, 2018-2020 Expedition/Navigator, 2016-2018 MKX, 2019-2020 Nautilus, 2020 Aviator/Corsair…
- 10169947Dec 17, 2019Some 2013-2016 MKZ vehicles equipped with adaptive headlamps may exhibit a Check Headlamp System fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after installation of a new…
- 10167230Oct 16, 2019Some 2013-2016 MKZs vehicles with Adaptive Headlamps may exhibit a Check Headlamp System fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) after one or both headlamps were…
- 10164497Aug 7, 2019For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301)…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 14% |
| 2018 | 2 | 6% |
| 2017 | 10 | 7% |
| 2016 | 11 | 17% |
| 2015 | 16 | 19% |
| 2014 | 17 | 18% |
| 2013 | 17 | 16% |
| 2012 | 9 | 6% |
| 2011 | 8 | 6% |
| 2010 | 10 | 6% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 3% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ
25 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ
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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