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2014 Lincoln MKS
2 recall campaigns and 15 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2014 Lincoln MKS; the recalls concern fuel system, gasoline and power train.
The component named most often is fuel/propulsion system: 235.3 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 40.1 per 1,000 across all 2014 model-year vehicles and against 57.8 per 1,000 for the Lincoln MKS line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 22.9 complaints per model year across the 8 Lincoln MKS model years on this register.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (6); the most recent in the file is dated 11 Apr 2019.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 16S31).
Defect, as filed: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Filed by Ford Motor Company (manufacturer campaign 14S10).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2014 Lincoln MKS (black) against all 2014 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2014 | MKS line | All 2014 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 235.3 | 57.8 | 40.1 |
| Suspension | 117.6 | 17.8 | 23.6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 117.6 | 26.7 | 3.9 |
| Engine | 117.6 | 115.6 | 121.5 |
| Visibility | 58.8 | 17.8 | 10.4 |
| Electrical System | 58.8 | 97.8 | 120.8 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | 235.3 | 57.8 | 40.1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 117.6 | 17.8 | 23.6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 117.6 | 26.7 | 3.9 |
| Engine | 2 | 117.6 | 115.6 | 121.5 |
| Visibility | 1 | 58.8 | 17.8 | 10.4 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 58.8 | 97.8 | 120.8 |
| Power Train | 1 | 58.8 | 48.9 | 130.9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 58.8 | 93.3 | 42 |
| Structure | 1 | 58.8 | 48.9 | 39.7 |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 58.8 | 53.3 | 79.5 |
| Steering | 1 | 58.8 | 120 | 66.9 |
15 unique complaints, 17 component mentions; 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Lincoln MKS model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 50 | 695 |
| 2010 | 0 | 36 | — |
| 2011 | 3 | 24 | 589,207 |
| 2012 | 3 | 6 | 591,549 |
| 2013 | 7 | 49 | 1,153,484 |
| 2014 | 2 | 15 | 160,752 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 84,870 |
| 2016 NHTSA | 0 | 2 | — |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Lincoln MKS model years · Lincoln: 24 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2014 Lincoln MKS have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 16V621000, was reported to NHTSA on 25 Aug 2016 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Across all model years the Lincoln MKS line has 11 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2014 Lincoln MKS?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2014 Lincoln MKS complain about most?
Fuel/Propulsion System: 4 of 17 component mentions (235.3 per 1,000). Next is suspension with 2. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.