2014 LINCOLN MKT

4 recalls, 79 complaints - 109 TSBs

SUSPENSION:REAR

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

A fractured rear toe link will cause a sudden change in vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear suspension toe links, free of charge. Remedy parts are not currently available. Owners were notified about the recall on March 3, 2020. A second notice will be mailed when remedy parts become available, which is currently expected to be t... Read more

211,207 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

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 causin... Read more

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.

77,502 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

If the vacuum pump relay overheats, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum pump relay with a new electro-mechanical relay, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S10.

1,549 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT

Defect Description

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 vehi... Read more

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... Read more

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 ma... Read more

83,250 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Complaint Statistics

79 total complaints 6 crashes 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY	13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
UNKNOWN OR OTHER	10
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY	8
SUSPENSION	7
STEERING	6
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM	4
ENGINE	4
VISIBILITY/WIPER	3
POWER TRAIN	2

Incident date: Jan 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Buick Enclave. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from under the hood. Additionally, there was an abnormal exhaust odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 3, 2026

The contact owns a 2019 BMW X5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly overheated, and the engine temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the coolant line to the cylinder had failed and nee... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2025

Dash cluster blacks out. Have taken to two different dealerships and told can not replicate. Started at 1200 miles. Safety issues makes it hazardous to drive. Transmission fails to shift to 8th gear. Can be at 70 MPH and stays in 7th gear. Two dealerships not resolved. Last dealership followe... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2025

My 2022 Honda CR-V Hybrid began displaying multiple warning messages around February 2025: “Transmission System Problem,” “Blind Spot Info System Problem,” and “Emission System Problem.” The issue was eventually traced to incorrect transmission fluid used from the time of purchase. A dia... Read more

Incident date: Feb 11, 2015

I was driving my car and the engine started knocking and when I stopped the car kept stalling and losing power especially going up a hill. I had oil in the car. I bought the car to a repair shop and the mechanic advised me to go to Hyundai because they’re having problems with the engines in the Tu... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2024

From the day I drove my brand new 2025 Honda CR-V off the lot after purchasing it, in the driver's side rear view mirror, the mirror vibrates terribly as soon as you are going 35/45+mph. The faster the speed, the worse the vibration is. You can visible see the mirror glass shaking. It is very danger... Read more

Incident date: Dec 31, 2024

Incident date: Dec 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2021 Toyota Rav4 Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard with “BRAKE Failure” message displayed. The contact engaged the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and take... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2023

All lights are on saying turbo is goingout on scanner

Incident date: Sep 6, 2023

There is a failure with the camera not being able to calibrate and a number of error messages

Incident date: Mar 1, 2023

This is a followup on Incident 11113944. The problem was actually an aftermarket Ipod adapter connected to the car stereo, it was draining the battery even when the car was off. Also, simply driving the car for a while (like to the mechanic) would always make the problem go away, because the batt... Read more

Incident date: Sep 12, 2022

My 2014 Lincoln MKT has two moonroofs. The first one exploded on 9/12/22 while driving the car on a sunny, wind free day. Sounded like a gunshot hit the glass and was frightening. Car is 8 years old at time of incident. I see this has been an ongoing issue with Ford/Lincoln since 2007. These parts n... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2022

2014 Lincoln MKT, approx 80,000 miles, excellent condition. For the second time in two years now our factory installed panoramic roof has spontaneously exploded. First incident was January 21, 2020 and the second was July 15, 2022. Both times my husband was driving on the freeway and heard a loud... Read more

Incident date: Jun 4, 2017

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 re... Read more

Incident date: Apr 27, 2022

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the panoramic sunroof shattered without incident. The contact initially thought that the failure was linked to his tires; however, upon inspection of his tires, he found no defect. The contact then discovered that his... Read more

Incident date: Nov 21, 2021

November 21, 2021, while driving on the HWY at about 65 MPH, the forward panoramic moon roof exploded. Simply exploded. Not hit by anything - no cars or trucks in front of us. Thank goodness, we had the interior part closed, or it would have exploded all over us. This was a very loud explosion! ... Read more

Incident date: Oct 3, 2021

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 40 MPH, the power steering was seized, and the contact's husband had to manually steer the vehicle. The "Service Advance Trac" and "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" messages were displayed. The vehicle ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 30, 2021

On April 30, 2021 as I was driving down the road my steering wheel suddenly starting turning left to right involuntarily causing me to lose control of my car and crash. My vehicle is a total loss and I had just paid heavty deposit and financed a Lincoln Mkt with a dealership that never disclosed to ... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 30, 2021

Crash

Incident date: Apr 30, 2021

Crash

Incident date: May 2, 2021

MY 2014 LINCOLN MKT PANORAMIC ROOF EXPLODED WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING. FORD IS CLAIMING THIS IS A REPAIR FOR WHICH I NEED TO PAY. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DANGEROUS DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THERE ARE SEVERAL DOCUMENTED INSTANCES OF THIS HAPPENING WITH THE 2014 LINCON MKT. I WAS DRIVING 20MPH... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE PANORAMIC SUN ROOF EXPLODED WITHOUT IMPACT. THERE WERE NO REPORTED INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER FORD PROVO (1995 N. UNIVERSITY PKWY, PROVO, UT 84604, (801) 734-9796) BUT WAS... Read more

Incident date: May 2, 2021

Incident date: Jan 19, 2021

19 JAN 2021 - FRONT MOONROOF GLASS EXPLODED OUT AT 69 MILES PER HOUR WITH NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND, NO DEBRIS AROUND, ON I65 SOUTHBOUND AT APPROXIMATELY 8:00PM AND 61 DEGREES. AFTER GLASS EXPLODED OUTWARD, RESIDUAL GLASS THEN FELL ON MY HEAD (BALD), DOWN MY BACK AND SEAT (CROUCH) AREA AND BARELY BEI... Read more

1 injured

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

THE BACKUP CAMERA FREQUENTLY STOPS WORKING, WHICH GREATLY REDUCES REARWARD VISIBILITY AND COMPROMISES SAFETY. RECALLS HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR OTHER LINCOLN MODELS FOR THIS SAME ISSUE BUT NOT THE 2014 MKT.

Incident date: Jan 1, 2021

Incident date: Dec 24, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO CLIMATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL RANDOMLY ACTIVATED AND ERRONEOUSLY CHANGE MODES. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FROM BEING DEFROSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BIENER FORD IN GREAT NECK THE SERVICE REPRESEN... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2020

I RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM LINCOLN IN EARLY 2020 FOR A RECALL ON REAR SUSPENSION TOW LINKS. I CALLED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE AND WILL HAVE THEM AT THE END OF THE YEAR. I CALLED THEM IN OCTOBER AND THEY STILL SAYING NO PARTS, YET THE I CALLED THE PARTS DEPARTMENT AND... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2020

Incident date: Oct 17, 2020

AFTER STARTING THE CAR FROM A COLD (65 DEGREE) CONDITION, THE DISPLAY SHOWED AN ERROR MESSAGE "ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM MALFUNCTION" AND I OBSERVED NO POWER STEERING. THE WHEEL WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN. TURNING THE CAR OFF AND RESTARTING IT RECTIFIED THE PROBLEM BUT I'M CONCERNED THAT THIS... Read more

Incident date: Feb 10, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V072000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. WEST HERR ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2020

1-HEAD LIGHT FRONT RIGHT SIDE IS WORKING 5 MIN AND CLOSED DIRECT I GO MECHANIC IS NOT FUNDED ANY PROBLEM 2- MY CAR HAVE 2 RECALL I GOING DELAR PREMIER 152 58TH ST BROOKLYN NY 11220 AND SIDE I JUST MAKE 1 RECALL NUMBER 20E01 POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING OTHER RECALL NUMBER 20V072 REAR... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 2020

Incident date: Aug 4, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V072000 (SUSPENSION) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNK... Read more

Incident date: Feb 19, 2020

I WAS DRIVING EAST ON RTE. 95 IN THE BRONX, NY ON WED. FEB, 19, 2020 AT APPROX. 10:15 AM. I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE OF A 3 LANE HIGHWAY, THE CAR IS EQUIPED WITH GPS AND IT SHOWS I WAS DRIVING AT 53 MPH. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE TURNED LEFT INTO THE JERSEY BARRIER BOUNCED OFF AND UP AND TURNED 180... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 19, 2020

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 19, 2020

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 13, 2020

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND 70MPH WHEN MY SUNROOF EXPLODED. THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE, BUT UNFORTUNATELY FORD/LINCOLN DOESN'T TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND IT'S OBVIOUS THAT IS A DEFECT AND REALLY DANGEROUS FOR PEOPLE IN THE VEHICLE.

Incident date: Jan 13, 2020

DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY THE MOON ROOF MAKES A LOUD POPPING NOISE THEN SHATTERS

Incident date: Aug 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO CLIMATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL RANDOMLY ACTIVATED AND ERRONEOUSLY CHANGE MODES. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FROM BEING DEFROSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN (2760 WASHINGTON RD, PITTSB... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE RADIO CLIMATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL PANEL RANDOMLY ACTIVATED AND ERRONEOUSLY CHANGE MODES. THE FAILURE PREVENTED THE FRONT WINDSHIELD FROM BEING DEFROSTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SOUTH HILLS LINCOLN (2760 WASHINGTON RD, PITTSB... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2019

TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED NOW SPEEDOMETER IS 10 MILES FASTER THAN THE SPEED OF THE CAR LINCOLN DOESNT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT.WHEN CAR TURNS ON THE RADIO WILL PUT THE HEAT ALL THE WAY UP IN 80 DEGREE WEATHER AND WHEN YOU TRY TO ADJUST IT GOES BACK UP TO HI HEAT

Incident date: Sep 2, 2019

Incident date: Sep 24, 2019

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 L... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2019

Incident date: Jul 5, 2019

UNABLE TO START CAR. INITIALLY NO KEY DETECTED APPEARED AS A WARNING WHILE DRIVING THE CAR. STOPPED AND WAS UNABLE TO RESTART. CHANGED REMOTE KEY BATTERY BUT STILL DID NOT START. RADIO WORKED. I COULD NOT RAISE THE WINDOWS OR LOCK THE DOORS MANUALLY/ WITH THE BUTTONS INSIDE THE CAR. I CALLED ROAD SI... Read more

Incident date: Mar 10, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED FOUR TIMES IN THE SAME DAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AUTONATION FORD MARGATE (5401 W COPANS RD, MARGATE, FL... Read more

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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2014 LINCOLN MKT

2014 Lincoln MKT SUV FWD

Category	Rating
Rollover	4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Rollover Risk	16.4%

Safety Technology

Feature	Status
Electronic Stability Control	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	Optional
Lane Departure Warning	Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Technical Service Bulletins, 2014 LINCOLN MKT

109 manufacturer communications from 65 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	10
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	8
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER	7
160000 STRUCTURE	6
060000 ENGINE (PWS)	5
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	5
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)	4
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE	4

160000 STRUCTURE

For 2000-2024 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, swapping a module from a vehicle for diagnosis purposes is likely to cause errors and is not recommended. It is also not recommended to order a replacement module using a vehicle identification numbe

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2009-2020 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with turbochargers may exhibit an oil leak from the turbocharger oil supply or return tubes, O-rings or 6.7L pedestal gasket. Although oil may collect on the turbocharger, it is very rare fo

160000 STRUCTURE

This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint wi

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

In the affected vehicles, it may be possible that certain driving maneuvers can result in an overheated catalytic converter, catalyst degradation, and an illuminated malfunction indicator light (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P04

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

SSM 48619 - Various Vehicles - Perimeter Alarm Armed And Original Vehicle Keys Cannot Be Accessed to Enter Vehicle - CAN Protection Strategy Some 2013-2016 Model Year Vehicles may exhibit a concern in which the Perimeter Alarm is active

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

160000 STRUCTURE

Customer Satisfaction Program 19N09 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX and 2013-2014 Model Year Explorer, Flex, and MKT Vehicles Left Front Door Latch Extended Coverage

170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Customer Satisfaction Program 19N09 Certain 2011-2014 Model Year Edge and MKX and 2013-2014 Model Year Explorer, Flex, and MKT Vehicles Left Front Door Latch Extended Coverage

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2013-2020 vehicles equipped with an EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function. To support the proper diagnosis of this compressor, the EVDC control valve tester has been provided

130000 VISIBILITY

Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in some car wash solutions as a cleaning agent. Hydrofluoric acid

132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

For Ford and Lincoln vehicles that require positive or negative battery terminal replacement, it is not necessary to replace the complete battery cable harness (14300 and 14301) for this concern. Positive battery cable clamp BT4Z-14450-AA a

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2009-2017 Expedition/Navigator, 2009-2014 F-150/Mustang, 2008-2009 Sable, 2008-2019 Taurus/Flex/MKT, 2013-2019 Police Interceptor Sedan/Utility, and 2011-2019 Explorer vehicles may exhibit inoperative or intermittent HVAC blower motor

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2015-2017 F-150/Mustang, 2015-2018 Edge/MKC, 2016-2018 MKX, 2013-2018 Explorer/Taurus/Flex/MKT, and 2017-2018 Fusion/MKZ/Continental vehicles built on or before 19-Oct-2017 may exhibit an inoperative adaptive cruise control, collision

260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

100000 POWER TRAIN

On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission it is imperative that the converter pilot hub be greased with Motorcraft Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A even if grease was not applied from the factory. Also verify that the engine/tran

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Some 2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a EVDC air conditioning (A/C) compressor may exhibit poor A/C performance/improper climate function and/or a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P06A0 in the powertrain control module (PCM). To support the pr

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing an

160000 STRUCTURE

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Fo

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

160000 STRUCTURE

350000 EQUIPMENT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

350000 EQUIPMENT

Some 2012-2019 Vehicles may require repairs to the Smartlink system. Smartlink is a Ford Licensed Accessory which has a warranty provided by the accessory manufacturer. Warranty replacement parts for Smartlink that are ordered through Ford

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

For 2010-2019 vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines, when diagnosing and/or replacing turbo related concerns, all steps within the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedure must be followed including replacement of all mandatory discarded parts

010000 STEERING

2013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid input from the LKS. The LKS system detects unintentional drifting

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2007-2016 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Police Interceptor Sedan/Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility vehicles equipped with AWD and built on or before 30-Jun-2016 may exhibit a propane or natural gas odor during idle or low speed dr

350000 EQUIPMENT

Replacing the original equipment SYNC/Navigation system with either an aftermarket SYNC/Navigation kit or modifying original SYNC/Navigation parts to provide additional features is not recommended nor supported on any Ford, Mercury or Linco

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

2010-2018 various vehicles equipped with SYNC or SYNC 3 may not function when attempting to find or use the Spotify app via AppLink. As of an update released on 1/15/2018 Spotify will no longer be supporting their AppLink integration. No re

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Some vehicles may exhibit a no start condition with an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) and a DTC P161A after PCM replacement. This may be due to the parameter reset procedure not being properly completed. To clear this DTC, use

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Some 2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Escape/MKC/Fusion/MKZ/Flex/MKT/Mondeo/Kuga/EcoSport AWD vehicles where diagnosis leads to a RDU clutch issue, a rear drive unit (RDU) service kit is available. Use the vehicle identification number (VIN) in the parts

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2013-2017 Edge/MKX/Flex/MKT/MKZ/MKS/Taurus/Taurus Police/Explorer/Explorer Police/Continental vehicles equipped with a 3.5L or 3.7L engine, all wheel drive (AWD) and a power transfer unit (PTU) that is being repaired or replaced for an inte

350000 EQUIPMENT

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

SOME 2007-2016 EDGE/MKX/FLEX/MKT/MKZ/MKS/TAURUS/TAURUS POLICE/EXPLORER/EXPLORER POLICE EQUIPPED WITH ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 30-JUN-2016 MAY EXHIBIT A TICKING AND/OR KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVELINE AREA. TO IDE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

2011-2015 EXPLORER AND MKT VEHICLES REQUIRING REPLACEMENT OF RIGHT FRONT AXLE SHAFT NO LONGER REQUIRE INSTALLATION OF THE CENTER SUPPORT BEARING HEAT SHIELD(7F469). THE HEAT SHIELD CAN BE DISCARDED.

102300 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR

MULTIPLE 2014-2016 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6F35 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT ON 1-JAN-2014 AND THROUGH 31-DEC-2015 MAY EXHIBIT HARSH REVERSE ENGAGEMENT AND HARSH/DELAYED 3RD AND 5TH GEAR UP/DOWN SHIFTS WITH NO DTCS PRESENT. THIS MAY BE DUE TO A ME

350000 EQUIPMENT

REPLACING THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SYNC/NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH EITHER AN AFTERMARKET SYNC/NAVIGATION KIT OR MODIFYING ORIGINAL SYNC/NAVIGATION PARTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FEATURES IS NOT RECOMMENDED NOR SUPPORTED ON ANY FORD, MERCURY OR LINCO

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

TO HELP DIFFERENTIATE ENGINE OIL LEAKS FROM OTHER POSSIBLE SOURCES, A NEW WHITE-COLORED FLUORESCENT ENGINE OIL DYE IS AVAILABLE. WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 303-00 HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFERENCE THE NEW WHITE-COLORED DYE. THE NEW WHITE FL

010000 STEERING

SOME 2010-2016 EPAS EQUIPPED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING RELATED NOISES. THE WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM) DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES HAVE BEEN UPDATED IN SECTION 211-02. WHEN DIAGNOSING AND REPAIRING EPAS STEERING NOISES USE THE UPDATED PROCEDURES.

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

SOME 2013-2016 FUSION/ESCAPE/MKT/FLEX/MKS/TAURUS, 2015-2016 MKZ/MKC/EDGE AND 2016 MKX VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS RADIO CONCERNS INCLUDING: SPEAKER STATIC WITH KEY-OFF, NO AUDIO AFTER VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (

150000 SEAT BELTS

Some vehicles may have a concern where the safety belt retractor webbing does not extract from the stowed position or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use. This may be due to a normal condition which happens when the seatb

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)

063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

160000 STRUCTURE

SOME 2009-2014 F-150 VEHICLES THAT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF THE LOWER ROCKER PANEL AND/OR CAB CORNERS NO LONGER NEED THE ENTIRE DOOR FRAME/OPENING PANEL (211A10/1) REPLACED. A NEW LOWER LEVEL SERVICE ROCKER PATCH PANEL(211A80/1) IS NOW AVAILA

350000 EQUIPMENT

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SIRI EYES FREE FUNCTIONAL ISSUES USING BLUETOOTH AND APPLE IOS 9.2 AND 9.2.1

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0645

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) INOPERATIVE - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0645

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to Arabic may exhibit a blank screen. This may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (F

350000 EQUIPMENT

Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen

100000 POWER TRAIN

6F35 TRANSMISSION - FLUID LEAK AT LEFT SIDE HALFSHAFT SEAL BUILT ON OR BEFORE 10/14/2013 ISSUE Some 2009-2014 Escape, 2009-2011 Mariner, 2010-2014 Fusion, 2010-2011 Milan, 2012-2014 Edge/Explorer, and 2013-2014 Taurus/MKT/MKZ vehicles b

350000 EQUIPMENT

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

100000 POWER TRAIN

2.0 GTDI/2.3L - Front wheel drive - Bibration and/or grinding/banging/clicking noise

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

FORD: NO SERVICE ACTION IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS CONDITION. PLEASE USE AT YOUR DISCRETION. VARIOUS 2010-2015 VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A TURBULENCE NOISE, SIMILAR TO AN HELICOPTER NOISE, AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WHEN THE REAR DOOR WINDOW(S) OR SUNROO

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

LINCOLN/FORD: ONCE PROCEDURE FOR HEATED STEERING WHEEL MODULE PROGRAM COMPLETED, HEATED STEERING WHEEL FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY AND PASSES NETWORK TEST BUT FAILS ON DEMAND SELF TEST. MODEL 2011-15 FUSION F-150, EXPLORER, TAURUS, SUPER DU

353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

FORD/LINCOLN: GLOBAL POSITIONING SATELLITE MODULE (GPSM) NEEDS REPROGRAMMING TO LATEST CALIBRATION DUE TO VOICE PROMPT FAILING TO LOCATING VEHICLE, SCREEN MESSAGE INDICATOR FAULT OF NAVIGATION, INSTEAD OF CURRENT LOCATION INDICATES PREVIOU

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

FORD: SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING A MALFUNCTION WITH THE HEATED STEERING WHEEL BECOMING INOPERATIVE AND ON DEMAND TEST FAILURE. MODEL 2014-15 FUSION, 2011-15 MKX, 2013-15 SUPER DUTY, EXPLORER, TAURUS, MKS, MKT, 2015 F-150, M

063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

FORD 2010-2014 FLEX, TAURUS, 2013-2014 EXPLORER, LINCOLN 2012-2014 MKS, MKT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.5L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION ENGINEWITH AN ALUMINUM VALVE COVER MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FORD 2013-2015 LINCOLN MKS, MKT: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING MKT, MKS VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/04/2015 MAY EXHIBIT ADAPTIVE DRIVE MALFUNCTION MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *LJ

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

FORD 2013-2015 LINCOLN MKT AND MKS: BULLETIN INFORMATION REGARDING VEHICLES BUILT ON 05/04/2015 MAY EXPERIENCE AN DRIVE MALFUNCTION MESSAGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *LJ

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

FORD: CERTAIN 2013-2015 FORD FUSION AND TAURUS, 2011-2015 FORD EXPLORER, 2013-2014 FORD EDGE AND FLEX, 2013-2015 LINCOLN MKS, MKX, AND 2013-2014 LINCOLN MKT VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SPEED THAT DOESN'T MATCH T

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FORD/LINCOLN: THE AMBIENT LIGHTING ON LINCOLN (MYLINCOLN TOUCH) VEHICLES WILL DEFAULT TO WHITE AND ON FORD (MYFORD TOUCH) VEHICLES WILL DEFAULT TO ICE BLUE AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH CYCLE. *PE

120000 LIGHTING (PWS)

FORD/LINCOLN: THE AMBIENT LIGHTING ON LINCOLN (MYLINCOLN TOUCH) VEHICLES WILL DEFAULT TO WHITE AND ON FORD (MYFORD TOUCH) VEHICLES WILL DEFAULT TO ICE BLUE AFTER THE IGNITION SWITCH CYCLE. *PE

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FORD/LINCOLN: THERE IS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE LOSS OF ABS SPEED SIGNAL RELATED COMMUNICATION THAT DISABLE OBDII SYSTEM MONITORS FOR PCM REPROGRAMMING. MODEL 2011-14 F-SUPER DUTY, ESCAPE, TAURUS, FUSION, MKT, MKZ. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

350000 EQUIPMENT

LINCOLN: WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH (50 KM/H) OR HIGHER, FROM PASSENGER GLOVE BOX WOULD BE WIND NOISE AND IF AGITATED WITH GUSTING WINDS OR HIGHER SPEED NOISE ESCALATES TO A HIGH WHISTLE PITCH. MODEL 2013-14 MKT. *PE

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES, WITH ALUMINUM VALVE COVER, WILL EXPERIENCE AN EXCESSIVE CONDITION OF SMOKING ENGINE OIL AND/OR CONSUMPTION OF OIL, FROM TAIL PIPE, DURING NORMAL ENGINE TEMPERATURE OPERATION. MODEL 2010-2014 FLEX, TAURUS, EXP

060000 ENGINE (PWS)

061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

FORD/LINCOLN: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A ROUGH IDLE, IN GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) ENGINE, MAY OCCUR AFTER HOT START. MODEL 2012-2014 FLEX, TAURUS, EXPLORER, MKT. *PE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

LINCOLN/FORD: IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM), THAT ALLOWS ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) AND OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED SENSOR (OSS) SIGNAL FAULTS, A SOFTWARE ERROR HAS OCCUR AND DISABLED ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) MONITORS WITH NO ILLUMINATION O

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

FORD/LINCOLN: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 AND/OR P0430, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), ON SOME VEHICLES, WILL BE ILLUMINATED AND THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WOULD BE REPROGRAM WITH LATEST CALIBRATION. MODEL 2013-201

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LINCOLN MKT - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LINCOLN MKT across all model years (2011, 2019).

31 Total Recalls

397 Total Complaints

0 Investigations

13 Reported Crashes

4 Reported Fires

0 Reported Deaths

LINCOLN MKT - Year by Year

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Year	Recalls	Complaints
2019	4	23	View
2018	2	10	View
2017	3	3	View
2016	3	12	View
2015	6	29	View
2014 (current)	4	79
2013	7	90	View
2012	1	33	View
2011	1	26	View
2010	0	92	View

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MKZ	351	1,974	View
CORSAIR	266	204	View
TOWN CAR	125	4,351	View
NAUTILUS	112	229	View
ZEPHYR	111	289	View

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