Reliable Auto DB

2014 Lincoln MKS reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lincoln MKS over 13 years — 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most MKS years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Axle shaft.

2012 Lincoln MKS
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Complaints

44

Per year

2

Recalls

2

Years on the road

13

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (12 of 44), then Electrical system (7) and Fuel and propulsion system (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Next to 2013 and 2015

The 2013 MKS has 141 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2015 has 18 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Lincoln MKS. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (2)

Recall Fuel pump 2016-08-25 · NHTSA campaign 16V621000
Summary 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.
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.
Recall powertrain, axle assembly, axle shaft 2014-07-02 · NHTSA campaign 14V393000
Summary 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.
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.

Complaints by component (44 total)

Steering
12
Electrical system
7
Fuel and propulsion system
6
Engine
4
Fuel system, gasoline
4
Back-over prevention
3
Exterior lighting
2
Powertrain
2
Speed control
2
Structure
2
Suspension
2
Air bags
1
Forward collision avoidance
1
Lane departure
1
Latches, locks, and linkages
1
Tires
1
Visibility
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

0

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The FCIM failed in the 98 degree heat. No warnings or indication that it failed other than the fans just started blowing full blast and full heat on a hot summer day. This alone distracted me and pulled my attention…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-08-04
  • "I currently own and am driving a 2014 Lincoln MKS, my fourth such vehicle over the past several years. Lincolns have been one of my favorite vehicles however, I am writing to bring to your attention a recurring issue…"
    Unknown or other · filed 2026-05-15
  • "Ford has recalled vehicles that have back up camera issues. My back up camera image is upside down. My year was not included in the recall but has the same issue. I feel they should fix it for free."
    Back-over prevention · filed 2025-09-12
  • "The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view camera failed to display an image as intended on the digital screen. An unknown message was displayed. The local dealer was…"
    Back-over prevention · filed 2025-09-12
  • "Electrical problem continues to happen. I was trying to unlock the car. It would unlock and lock , windows roll down, sunroof open and all windows roll down without my help. Radio will turn all the way up. I placed a…"
    Steering, Electrical system, Air bags · filed 2025-08-28

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2014 Lincoln MKS 4 DR AWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars
2014 Lincoln MKS 4 DR FWD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 4 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
MKS all-wheel drive 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 18 26 21 MPG $3100
MKS all-wheel drive 3.5L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) All-wheel drive 17 25 20 MPG $3250
MKS front-wheel drive 3.7L, 6-cyl Automatic (6-speed) Front-wheel drive 19 28 22 MPG $2950

Specs and fitment

1st generation, 2012–2016
Body styles Sedan
Oil 5W-30 , 6 qt capacity
Tire size 235/55R18, 255/45R19, 245/45R20 (trim dependent)

Known issues for this generation

Recall 16V-621 covers certain 2013-2015 Lincoln MKS vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI EcoBoost engines, and also certain Ford Taurus, Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles: dealers inspect the fuel pump electronic module part number and replace the fuel PEM as necessary. Recall 15V-464 covers certain 2015 MKS vehicles among other Ford and Lincoln models: dealers test the parking brake system and, if necessary, replace the parking brake control module.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lincoln MKS reliable?

Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lincoln MKS over 13 years — 2 per year. That is more complaints per year than most MKS years here — over the median of the other years, which is 1. NHTSA has 2 recalls on file, including Fuel pump and Axle shaft.

What are common problems with a 2014 Lincoln MKS?

The complaints owners file most often name Steering (12 of 44), then Electrical system (7) and Fuel and propulsion system (6). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash.

Is the 2014 Lincoln MKS more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2013 MKS has 141 complaints, 6 per year, and the 2015 has 18 complaints, 0 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.

Has the 2014 Lincoln MKS been recalled?

The 2014 Lincoln MKS has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Lincoln MKS?

Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2014 Lincoln MKS with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2014 Lincoln MKS get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Lincoln MKS is 21 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

What oil does a Lincoln MKS take?

5W-30; capacity is about 6 quarts with filter.

What does recall 16V-621 cover on the MKS?

Certain 2013-2015 MKS vehicles with 3.5L GTDI EcoBoost engines (and certain other Ford/Lincoln models): see the NHTSA campaign for the defect and remedy.

What tire sizes did the MKS use?

235/55R18, 255/45R19, or 245/45R20 depending on trim.