Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Lincoln MKS
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Lincoln MKS has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 44 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
NCAP overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars, averaged across 2 NHTSA-tested trims.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V621000 Fuel Pump Malfunction may Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V393000 Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Steering 12 complaints
- Electrical System 7 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 6 complaints
- Unknown or Other 6 complaints
- Engine 4 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 4 complaints
Of the 44 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Lincoln MKS has notable issues, particularly with the fuel and steering systems. With multiple recalls and complaints about fuel delivery and steering, the vehicle may incur higher maintenance costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel pump | 40,000–70,000 miles | $500–$800 | common |
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $600–$1,100 | common |
| electrical system | 60,000–90,000 miles | $300–$700 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- oil and filter change
- brake system check
- tire rotation and balance
- coolant system flush
- transmission fluid change
- air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- sudden power loss
- noisy steering
- erratic fuel gauge behavior
- intermittent electrical issues
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Lincoln MKS at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.