2014 Lincoln MKS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

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Quick Summary

The 2014 Lincoln MKS has 59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.7x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is steering problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mks. the contact stated that the steering wheel seized. while driving at low speeds, the power steering assist indicator illuminated and prevented the contact from turning the steering wheel. the contact had to turn the steering wheel with force. the contact was a.

1 crash report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.7x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

STEERING

12 complaints

20%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH FORCE. THE CONTACT WAS A
• AS I WAS DRIVING STEERING STOP WORKING IT GOT SO HARD IT STEERED TO THE RIGHT ALMOST HIT A PERSON ON THE SIDE WALK.WHEN IT HAPPENED I WAS AROUND THE HOUSE.LUCKILY MADE IT HOME SAFE ON A HARD STEERING WHEEL
• PLACE VEHICLE IN REVERSE. STEERING ASSIST FAULT WARNING CAME ON. COULDN'T STEER VEHICLE.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH FORCE. THE CONTACT WAS A”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

10 complaints

17%

• CAR STOPS WHILE DRIVING AND PTS HAVE LEAKS
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V621000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD NOT BE FREE OF CHARGE DUE TO THE VEHICLE HAVING A SALVAGED TITLE THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TI

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“CAR STOPS WHILE DRIVING AND PTS HAVE LEAKS”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

6 complaints

10%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN HEAVY RAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS
• ALL FOUR DOORS STARTED RETAINING WATER AND I HAVE TO PULL THE RUBBER BACK AND LET IT DRAIN BUT WHEN THERE WAS A HARD RAIN I WOULD GET LEAKS FROM THE MOON ROOF AREA THAT LEAKED ON TO THE CONSOLE/GEARSHIFT AREA I TOOK IT TO A SHOP BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY THING WRONG THEN AFTER A HARD RAIN I SUCKED
• Lincoln customer service has been an ultimate nightmare. Previously spent $2,000 just so the car would stop blasting the heat, blasting the radio, locking and unlocking vehicle. In order to get the car stereo working it’s an additional $4,000. From all my research I’m relieved I’m one of many dealin

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN HEAVY RAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

6 complaints

10%

• 8/3/2018 @ 31000 MILES A/C STOPPED BLOWING. JUST BEFORE THIS, NOTICED TEMP ROSE FROM 72* TO 85* AND HI. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER. REPLACED BLOWER($400). 3MILES FROM REPAIR, THE BEEPING OF RISING TEMP OF SYSTEM BEGAN, NOT REPAIRED. I CALLED MY SERVICE REP, TOLD TO RETURN. IT WAS FRID
• ALL FOUR DOORS STARTED RETAINING WATER AND I HAVE TO PULL THE RUBBER BACK AND LET IT DRAIN BUT WHEN THERE WAS A HARD RAIN I WOULD GET LEAKS FROM THE MOON ROOF AREA THAT LEAKED ON TO THE CONSOLE/GEARSHIFT AREA I TOOK IT TO A SHOP BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANY THING WRONG THEN AFTER A HARD RAIN I SUCKED
• Driving and stopped for a red light. The engine stalled and would not restart.I was driving and slowed down for a red light. The engine chugged and stalled. It would not restart. There was a recall on the 2013 model with the exact problem but not for the 2014. This could have ended terribly had I no

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“8/3/2018 @ 31000 MILES A/C STOPPED BLOWING. JUST BEFORE THIS, NOTICED TEMP ROSE FROM 72* TO 85* AND HI. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER. REPLACED BLOWER($400). 3MILES FROM REPAIR, THE BEEPING OF RISING TEMP OF SYSTEM BEGAN, NOT REPAIRED. I CALLED MY SERVICE REP, TOLD TO RETURN. IT WAS FRID”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

5 complaints

• Both mirrors continue to show that there is an obstruction in the mirrors. The mirror warning stays illuminated. Upon vehicle start up, the BLIS and Cross Traffic warning indicates the system is inoperable. Both side obstacle detection control modules have been replaced. The dealer is having is
• Both mirrors continue to show that there is an obstruction in the mirrors. The mirror warning stays illuminated. Upon vehicle start up, the BLIS and Cross Traffic warning indicates the system is inoperable. Both side obstacle detection control modules have been replaced. The dealer is having is
• 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. Crui

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Both mirrors continue to show that there is an obstruction in the mirrors. The mirror warning stays illuminated. Upon vehicle start up, the BLIS and Cross Traffic warning indicates the system is inoperable. Both side obstacle detection control modules have been replaced. The dealer is having is”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 59 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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STEERING: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL WITH FORCE. THE CONTACT WAS A
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: CAR STOPS WHILE DRIVING AND PTS HAVE LEAKS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN HEAVY RAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 8/3/2018 @ 31000 MILES A/C STOPPED BLOWING. JUST BEFORE THIS, NOTICED TEMP ROSE FROM 72* TO 85* AND HI. IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER. REPLACED BLOWER($400). 3MILES FROM REPAIR, THE BEEPING OF RISING TEMP OF SYSTEM BEGAN, NOT REPAIRED. I CALLED MY SERVICE REP, TOLD TO RETURN. IT WAS FRID
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)