Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2014 Lincoln MKT
NHTSA data on file today
The 2014 Lincoln MKT has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 54 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #20V072000 Rear Suspension Toe Links May Fracture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V621000 Fuel Pump Malfunction may Cause Engine Stall NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V172000 Vacuum Pump Relay may Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V393000 Halfshaft Disengagement/Loss of Drive/Roll Away NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Structure 13 complaints
- Unknown or Other 11 complaints
- Visibility 11 complaints
- Electrical System 10 complaints
- Steering 8 complaints
- Suspension 7 complaints
Of the 54 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 54 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $8,500–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2014 Lincoln MKT has multiple significant recalls affecting fuel, electrical, and suspension systems, alongside consistent complaints about structural and visibility issues. These factors contribute to higher ownership costs and reliability concerns.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| rear suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,500 | very common |
| fuel pump | 60,000–90,000 miles | $400–$900 | common |
| electrical system | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$750 | common |
| structure issues | 50,000–80,000 miles | $200–$600 | 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 changes
- Brake inspections and pads
- Tire rotations and alignments
- Cooling system service
- Transmission fluid change
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Steering difficulties
- Unusual noises from rear
- Starting issues
- Reduced fuel efficiency
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2014 Lincoln MKT at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.