2014 Lincoln Mks problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (11) · Fuel/Propulsion System (5) · Electrical System (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
24 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2016-08-25 · campaign 16V621000 · 77,502 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI Ecoboost engines and 2013-2015 Ford Taurus Police Interceptor vehicles. A component within the fuel pump electric module (PEM) may overheat causing a loss of electrical power to the fuel pump.
Risk: A loss of power to the fuel pump will cause the engine to stall or prevent the vehicle from starting, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel PEM part number and replace the fuel PEM, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S31.
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V393000 · 83,250 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles manufactured September 2, 2010, to November 30, 2013; 2013-2014 Ford Taurus and Lincoln MKS vehicles manufactured August 25, 2011, to November 30, 2013; and 2013-2014 Ford Flex and Lincoln MKT vehicles manufactured September 12, 2011, to November 30, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the halfshaft retention circlip may not have been properly installed, and as a result, the halfshaft may move out
Risk: If the halfshaft and linkshaft become disengaged while driving, power will no longer be transmitted to the wheels, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, if the parking brake is not applied before exiting the vehicle, the vehicle may roll away despite the transmission being placed in 'Park', increasing the risk of injury to exiting occupants and bystanders.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles to make sure that the halfshaft is properly retained. If it is not, dealers will replace the linkshaft and also replace the halfshaft if it shows evidence of spline damage, free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S10.
Service bulletins (48)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2024-10-10 · SSM 53040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
while performing a transmission repair on some 2012-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, a transmission seal kit may be on backorder due to supply chain interruptions.
Structure 2023-04-04 · SSM 51536 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
for 2000-2024 ford and lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. it is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification number (vin) from a different vehicle. most modules on these affe
Engine And Engine Cooling 2020-09-25 · SSM 49210 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2009-2020 ford and lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, o-rings or 6.7l pedestal gasket. although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare for a turbocharger to leak oil. to isolate the source of the l
Unknown Or Other 2020-03-09 · SSM 48619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ssm 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 may exhibit a concern in which the perimeter alarm is active and the original keys cannot be accessed to disable the peri
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2019-08-14 · SSM 48135 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an evdc air conditioning (a/c) compressor may exhibit poor a/c performance/improper climate function. to support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the evdc control valve tester has been provided to each u.s. dealership (339-evdc100). ensure the a/c system
Visibility:glass, Side/Rear 2019-08-09 · SSM 48130 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 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 some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. hydrofluoric acid can attack the glass and cause visual distortion and/or disc
Showing the 6 most recent of 48 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-04 · Electrical System“the fcim failed in the 98 degree heat. no warnings or indication that it failed other than the fans just started blowing full blast and full heat on a hot summer day. this alone distracted me and pulled my attention from the road as i started to feel sick with how hot it was getting and was frantically trying to turn the temperature down on the scr…”
2026-05-15 · Unknown Or Other“i currently own and am driving a 2014 lincoln mks, my fourth such vehicle over the past several years. lincolns have been one of my favorite vehicles however, i am writing to bring to your attention a recurring issue with the climate control system that may warrant further review as a potential safety-related defect. many owners, including myself…”
2025-09-12 · Back Over Prevention · 140,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mks. the contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view camera failed to display an image as intended on the digital screen. an unknown message was displayed. the local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure…”
2025-09-12 · Back Over Prevention: Warnings“ford has recalled vehicles that have back up camera issues. my back up camera image is upside down. my year was not included in the recall but has the same issue. i feel they should fix it for free.…”
2025-08-28 · Steering“electrical problem continues to happen. i was trying to unlock the car. it would unlock and lock , windows roll down, sunroof open and all windows roll down without my help. radio will turn all the way up. i placed a fixd in the car. repairs started flashing low battery, sensor with steering, seat belts, and airbags. this has happen several time…”
2024-06-28 · Unknown Or Other“vehicle's ac continuously goes from coldest temperature to high heat on its own and cannot be turned off. you can hit the max ac button and numbers will read 60 and work it's way up to "high" heat within just a few seconds. this happens at any given moment and will not stop until it wants to. cruise control turns off while driving and collision w…”
2024-06-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“vehicle turned off while driving. luckily, i was driving in a parking lot when it happened, therefore, i was not at a high volume of speed. the issue has been confirmed by a dealer. no inspection by manufacturer or others has been conducted. no warning lamps or other messages were noted prior to failure. issues have been ongoing for about 2 months …”
2023-11-20 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 89,000 mi“the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mks. the contact stated that while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled upon acceleration. there were no warning lights illuminated. after exiting the vehicle, the doors began to lock and unlock. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated the failure was due to the fuel pump. the contact called the …”
2023-06-30 · Electrical System“rear back up camera fails. i’ve noticed there is an active recall, on newer lincoln’s, for this same problem. …”
2023-05-02 · Steering · 105,707 mi“the contact’s daughter owned a 2014 lincoln mks. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving 35 mph, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. the failure recurred several times and the steering wheel became locked completely. the contact had spoken to the dealer and was informed that the steering gear assembly and the spindle rods …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.