KnownCarProblems2014 Lincoln Mkx Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Lincoln Mkx, most often about the brakes (29% of complaints). It is 10th of 12 Mkx model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2014 Lincoln Mkx problems
Brakes
10 complaints · 29%When driving the car shut off and lost total power. Lost steering, braking, and engine while driving down the road at 50 + miles per an hour.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkx. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway and the contact was exiting, the vehicle started to roll forward down the driveway. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal, but the vehicle failed to stop and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact…
Engine
8 complaints · 23%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system.
On monday (labor day), I was driving and started to make a right turn when the car stalled. I was beside a gas stationed so I managed to pull in (very hard to steer) and I noticed the low oil pressure icon on. I came to a stop and pushed the start button and the car started and drove without any more problems. My…
Engine died, message on screen said [no key detected].I managed to pull over to shoulder and stop. Car restarted. Took car to Lincoln dealer the next morning. They said they couldn't find any reason for the problem. Still very concerned and that it may happen again.
Transmission
7 complaints · 20%Half of these problems showed up before 28,000 miles.
1st tracking number 10849876 - advance service tract (provided to dealership for repair) on 3/16/2016, contacted 24 hr dealership to retrieve SUV. In addition to the service tract failure (indicator light showing 2 cars), now have multiple problems. Problems consist of: cross service system fault, vehicles rolls…
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that when the vehicle was engaged in park, the letter "p" was highlighted in the shifter display. On the instrument panel, the message "transmission not in park as indicated" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring for approximately…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 20%Advance service trac on 2/8/2016. Vehicle was in motion, light would not go off, showing one indicator auto light. Invoice #focs386956.
1st tracking number 10849876 - advance service tract (provided to dealership for repair) on 3/16/2016, contacted 24 hr dealership to retrieve SUV. In addition to the service tract failure (indicator light showing 2 cars), now have multiple problems. Problems consist of: cross service system fault, vehicles rolls…
Electrical
5 complaints · 14%The drivers door ajar sensor is not working correctly. The door sensor on the dash shows ajar when the door is actually closed. It works intermittently. Causes a drain on the battery.
Vehicle states that it is not in park even though the gear shift is clearly in park. Passenger side climate control turns itself to lowest temp. Fogs windshield because of passenger side climate control issue. Driver side door says ajar even though door is closed.
Visibility and wipers
3 complaints · 9%Parts named most often: rearview mirrors/devices, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Wife was driving home in Mkx, less than 1000' from home, and heard a loud pop that sounded like a gun shot. Didn't know what happened until she got home and we looked all around. Didn't see anything until we raised back hatch door and heard glass breaking and falling. Looked on top and noticed that the vista roof had…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2014 Lincoln Mkx recalls
Transmission: axle shaft
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2014 Lincoln Mkx
- What are the most common problems with the 2014 Lincoln Mkx?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (10 complaints); engine (8 complaints, typically around 16,500 miles); transmission (7 complaints, typically around 28,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2014 Lincoln Mkx have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 2, 2014 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2014 a bad year for the Lincoln Mkx?
- It is 10th of 12 Mkx model years by number of complaints, with 35 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.