NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe links can crack under stress, potentially affecting rear suspension function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links at no cost to you.
This page covers 3 recalls, 54 owner complaints and EPA fuel economy for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt.
18–20 mpg combined
11.8–13.1 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
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 2 tested variants for this model year.
For the 2014 Lincoln MKT, the most common complaint theme centers on visibility, specifically the panoramic sunroof. Owners frequently report the glass cracking or shattering spontaneously, sometimes while driving at highway speeds, without any apparent impact. The rearview camera is also a recurring concern, with owners describing the display going blank, showing a distorted image, or flipping the image when the vehicle is shifted into reverse. Steering draws the next-highest complaint volume, where owners describe the electric power steering intermittently locking up or failing to engage, sometimes triggered by hitting a bump or during a lane change. Several owners report the condition resolving temporarily after cycling the ignition, while others say the system stopped responding entirely. A smaller number of owners mention the vehicle stalling and failing to restart, with dealers reportedly unable to diagnose the cause.
54
Total Complaints
2
Crash-Related
2
With Injuries
By System
The 2014 Lincoln MKT has 3 recalls, the most serious being a vacuum pump relay that can overheat and start a vehicle fire, affecting only models built with a limousine or hearse preparation package.
The other two recalls cover separate mechanical concerns. On the fuel system side, vehicles equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine have a fuel pump module component that can overheat and cut electrical power to the fuel pump, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly or refuse to start. In traffic, a sudden stall leaves the vehicle without power steering or braking assist, raising the risk of a collision. On the suspension side, the rear toe links can fracture under load, which suddenly shifts the angle of the rear wheels and causes an abrupt, unpredictable change in how the vehicle handles, again raising crash risk. This suspension recall applies to vehicles equipped with the SHO Performance Pack or Police Interceptor suspension.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear suspension toe links can crack under stress, potentially affecting rear suspension function.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links at no cost to you.
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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
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.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination, potentially causing it to fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.