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2014 Lincoln MKZ Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
9%of 97 total for the year
Median mileage
36,340miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ, 9% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,340 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Light engine on.. When I took it in they told me it was the catalytic converter. Theirs a recall for the converter but they claim not on my model. My girlfriend has same car same year and hers has a recall but she has no issues right now.. I have an issue but no recall?”

NHTSA complaint #11361594, filed 2020-09, 117,000 miles

“Outer bearing failure in transmission resulting in metal-to-metal bearing destruction and according to ford technicians once complete failure occurs would cause the vehicle to abruptly stop when driving. Ford-Lincoln issued a technical service bulletin for this issue but there has been no customer notification or voluntary recall for my specific vehicle VIN but it is my understanding that there was a recall for this issue for other ford and lincolns for this problem to replace the transmission. …”

NHTSA complaint #11041705, filed 2017-10, 110,000 miles

“Vehicle suddenly dies when driving without warning. I purchased the vehicle one month ago. Brougt it to the dealer for the bolt recall and stalled while dealer was trying to pull it into the bay. After that point, the vehicle died while drivng on numerous occasions. Went to the mechanic one two occasions and no codes pulled. Called dealer and they said I needed to go to a ford dealer. Went to ford dealer one code pulled (fuel injector) was replaced recommended I change transmission fluid and replace battery which I agreed to. …”

NHTSA complaint #11155839, filed 2018-12, 67,280 miles

“Copy of email to ford motor on april 16, 2014: we recently leased a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The new push button shift control that we are not accustomed to, resulted in an accident with $1187 worth of damages to the front end. Fortunately, there were no injuries and the building/drain pipe we hit did not sustain damage requiring a police report or insurance claim. Summary: car leased from star Lincoln on february 22nd. While driving to florida on march 22nd we stopped for gasoline/coffee. After filling the car I went inside the service station. …”

NHTSA complaint #10583172, filed 2014-04, 500 miles

“Dtc code p188b - awd clutch control circuit awd system malfunction, awd turned off during driving normal mode. Restart the car the awd system is back on, dealer cannot fix it unless you get to them with the malfunction light on. Managed few times to bring it to them while under warranty, they changed two times the awd module the fault still returns. The dealer still says that is fixed when obviously is not.”

NHTSA complaint #11100315, filed 2018-06, 35,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019210%
2018925%
20172417%
201612%
201545%
201499%
20131514%
201243%
201143%
201042%
200954%
200862%
200773%

Other parts of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ

Steering
25 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsBrakes
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 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