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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
50–25K
425–50K
250–75K
675–100K
5100–150K
3150K+
25 reports with mileage · 19 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Steering. Review the 12 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 7 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel/propulsion System. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports
What owners actually said
44 reports
8,000 miles · Jan 14, 2016
Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN HEAVY RAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE.…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKS. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS IN HEAVY RAIN, THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO ILLUMINATE AND OBSTRUCTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW OF HOW FAST THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 8,000. UPDATED 02/23/16*LJ *CN
NHTSA ODI #10820171
2,900 miles · Nov 20, 2014
Visibility
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD WHICH DISTORTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDOW. HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT WINDOW WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFAC…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD WHICH DISTORTED THE CONTACT'S VIEW. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WINDOW. HOWEVER, THE REPLACEMENT WINDOW WAS ALSO DEFECTIVE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER DECLINED TO REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD A SECOND TIME. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,900.
NHTSA ODI #10659897
400 miles · Aug 21, 2014
Suspension
1BODY ROLL SIDE TO SIDE . TIRE PRESSURE ALL OK 2 THE CAR FEELS NOT SMOOTH, LIKES HALFSHIFT LOOSED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10627335
100 miles · Aug 10, 2014
Suspension
1 THE CAR ROCKING TOO HARD AT SLOW-SPEED 2 FEELS LIKE THE HALF-SHAFT LOOSED ' STOP AND GO NOT SMOOTH. *TR
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 & remedy
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.
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 & remedy
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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