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#BS-2014-LINMKT-23472014 Lincoln Mkt
Based on reports from 77 owners and 4 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Proceed with Caution
Based on 77 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 4 recalls.
Top reported problems
vibration low and higher speeds
1 complaints • Severity 6/10
door ajar warning is always on
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
seat belt latch mechanism erratically engaging
1 complaints • Severity 8/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
13 owners reported structure:body issues — failures commonly reported around 95K miles.
Failure Timeline by Mileage
Peak failure range: 90–120K miles (15 reports) • Median: 95K miles
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Worst Case
Top cost driver: Structure:body (13 reports).
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Owner Intelligence
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Buyer Lot Checklist
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Where the complaints fall
2014 Lincoln Mkt: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Structure:body Issues
Structure:body complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 95,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 95K-mile mark.
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly Issues
Visibility:sun/moon Roof Assembly complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to visibility:sun/moon roof assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Electrical Issues
Electrical complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Steering Issues
Steering complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Lincoln Mkt. Recent trend: increasing.
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Repair costs • Negotiation scripts • Mechanic checklist • Buy/skip verdict
Recall History (4 recalls)
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
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.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Lincoln MKT vehicles with a limousine or hearse preparation package, manufactured March 6, 2012, to March 10, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the vacuum pump relay may overheat due to an internal fault or contamination.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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.
SUSPENSION:REAR
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Lincoln MKT and Ford Flex and Taurus vehicles with the Police Interceptor or SHO Performance Pack. The rear suspension toe links may fracture due to stress on the rear suspension.
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
The worst model year for the Lincoln Mkt is the 2010 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is electrical.
2014 Lincoln Mkt vs. Class Average (Special Purpose Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
77
Class avg
113
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical special purpose vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 77 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 4 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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