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2014 Lincoln MKT Engine problems

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2014 Lincoln MKT's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 7% of all its complaints, most recently on April 9, 2026. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

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Engine complaints

Electrical systemEngine & cooling

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled and shut off and failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not serviceable. There was no explanation provided. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. After researching the failure, the contact discovered that the failure might be associated with an undisclosed wiring harness failure. The contact was informed that the...

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wiring harness was on back order from the manufacturer. The contact indicated that a co-worker received the same response from a different dealer after experiencing the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Incident Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11730115
Engine & cooling

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and attempting to overtake another vehicle, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle did not respond. The contact stated that he floored the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently and at various speeds. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who diagnosed that there...

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was no mechanical failure with the accelerator pedal. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000. The contact stated that the vehicle is still experiencing the same issue.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11476300
Acceleration & cruise controlEngine & coolingFuel system

Noticed sluggishness on interstate and exited at the first available exit that was approximately 1 mile away. When exiting interstate and coming to a complete stop at the stop sign, it died and would not start. It was blocking the single turning lane. It was turning over very well but seemed to be lacking fuel maybe. Had it towed to local mechanic shop. No word back from them yet. Just had the fuel pump replaced at my expense about 4 months ago. I know there was a recall on the fuel pump before we bought it. It was...

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an employee's vehicle that worked at the dealership and I suspect the so-called repair was pencil whipped and not really repaired by the dealership. It was a "certified " car and we paid a premium price for it and I'm still paying!

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11257895
Electrical systemDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

Lincoln mkt 2014 has stalled three times. I have always taken it to a dealer for regular maintenance and repair. It has not even been two weeks since the car came back after a 1 month of repair from the dealer that my car does not start. I called roadside assistance, they gave a boost which made the car start but after leaving the engine running for 1 hour and turning it off, this car does not start! Lincolns mkt has serious car defects that even their trained mechanics don't seem to resolve the problems this car...

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has given me. I bought this car brand new and since 2014 car is under 100000miles and has stalled three times! Fyi the dealer changed my car battery and it has not even been a year with a new battery!!! *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 10916351

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