This page covers 2 recalls, 43 owner complaints, NHTSA crash-test ratings and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Lincoln Mks.
20–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.8 L/100km
Large Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 3 tested variants for this model year.
5/5 Overall
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Rating
Steering complaints dominate the 2014 Lincoln MKS owner reports, accounting for the largest share of filings. Owners frequently describe the electric power steering losing assist unexpectedly or feeling heavy and unresponsive, sometimes with warning lights appearing on the instrument cluster. A smaller cluster of fuel and propulsion system complaints involves engines shutting off while the vehicle is in motion, typically without warning lights beforehand. Engine complaints are relatively few. Scattered reports also mention electrical gremlins, windows and sunroof operating on their own, locks cycling without input, and the radio volume changing without driver action, though these appear across a smaller number of reports. Backup camera failures, including loss of image or an inverted display, come up in isolated cases as well.
43
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2014 Lincoln MKS has two recalls, one where a driveshaft joint can disengage while driving and cut power to the wheels, and one where the fuel pump can lose power and cause the engine to stall or fail to start.
The driveshaft issue involves the halfshaft and linkshaft separating, leaving the vehicle without drive power while in motion. The fuel pump concern only affects MKS models equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine, where a component inside the fuel pump module can overheat and cut electrical power to the pump, stalling the engine or preventing the car from starting.
At a glance
What can fail
A component in the fuel pump's electrical module may overheat, cutting power to the fuel pump.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump electrical module at no cost.
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Driver Assistance
Ratings from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Based on 2 tested variants; worst-case ratings shown.
Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The halfshaft retention circlip may not be properly installed, allowing the halfshaft to move outward and disengage from the linkshaft during driving without warning.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the halfshaft retention. If improperly installed, they will replace the linkshaft and halfshaft if damaged, at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
