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2014 Lincoln MKS recalls, complaints and safety ratings

There are 2 US recalls for the 2014 Lincoln MKS, and 3 in Canada. Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering. Its best NHTSA overall crash rating is 5 stars.

2US recalls
0urgent recalls
44owner complaints
5★overall crash rating

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US recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

2016-08-25 · campaign 16V621000 · 77,502 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Power train: axle assembly, axle shaft

2014-07-02 · campaign 14V393000 · 83,250 vehicles

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 and remedy

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.

Canadian recalls (3)

Show 3 Canadian recalls

Suspension

2019-06-11 · campaign 2019-281

Issue: On certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem affects vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break. Safety Risk: A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.

Powertrain

2016-08-23 · campaign 2016-411

On certain vehicles, the fuel pump electric module may be damaged due to high electrical current loads. This could cause the fuel pump to stop operating, which would result in the engine stalling or failing to start. A loss of motive power could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the fuel pump electric module. Note: Failure of the fuel pump electric module would cause the malfunction indicator light to illuminate.

Powertrain

2014-07-03 · campaign 2014-280

On certain vehicles, the right-side halfshaft retention clip may not have been fully engaged, and could allow the halfshaft to separate. If this were to occur while the vehicle is being driven, it could result in a loss of motive power. If this were to occur while the vehicle is parked on an incline without the parking brake applied, it could result in unintended vehicle movement. Both situations could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect halfshafts for full retention and affect repairs as necessary.

Owner complaints (44)

Owners filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lincoln MKS (1 crashes reported). Among 8 model years of this model, it ranks #4 for the most complaints (median 44).

Most-reported problemComplaints
Steering12
Electrical system7
Fuel/propulsion system6
Unknown or other6
Fuel system, gasoline4
Engine4
Back over prevention3
Suspension2

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2014 Lincoln MKS.

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2014 Lincoln MKS 4 DR FWD5★5★5★4★
2014 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD5★5★5★4★

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for each 2014 Lincoln MKS version.

VersionCity MPGHighway MPGCombinedYearly fuel cost
MKS AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6)172520$3,350
MKS AWD 3.7 L Automatic (S6)182621$3,200
MKS FWD 3.7 L Automatic (S6)192822$3,050
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.