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All cars · Lincoln MKS · 2014

2014 Lincoln MKS. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints7NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Fuel system43%
Suspension29%
Visibility14%
Electrical14%
Transmission & drivetrain14%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
700000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 2

  • 16V621000 Aug 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

  • 14V393000 Jul 2014 Power Train / Axle Assembly / Axle Shaft

    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 outward and disengage from the linkshaft while driving and without prior warning.

    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.

    Remedy. 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.

Manufacturer communications 48

Lincoln filed 48 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • Lincoln/ford: on some vehicles and trucks, there is a popping, squealing, binding or grinding…
  • No service action is recommended for this condition
  • Ford 2010-2014 flex, taurus, 2013-2014 explorer, lincoln 2012-2014 mks, mkt vehicles equipped…

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆
Lincoln MKS 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardOptionalOptional

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
3.5L 6-cyl turboAuto (S6)AWD17 / 25 / 20Regular$3,100
3.7L 6-cylAuto (S6)FWD19 / 28 / 22Regular$2,850
3.7L 6-cylAuto (S6)AWD18 / 26 / 21Regular$2,950

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

YouTube repair topics

200 videos about the 2009–2016 Lincoln MKS, 4.8M views.

TopicVideosViews
Heat, A/C & blend door597K
Infotainment, battery & electrical476K
Intake, EGR & engine sensors368K
Transmission & shifter159K
No-start: theft light, key & ignition351K
Gauges, lights & wiring347K
Steering & suspension339K
Windows, doors & mirrors234K

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2011–12–Steering
2012–3–Steering
2013932723,317Engine
2014–7–Fuel system
2015–1–Transmission & drivetrain
2016–2–Electrical

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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