2014 Lincoln MKZ engine problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2014 Lincoln MKZ — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I push my start button and it makes the starting nose and after a few minutes it starts and when I go to move it stalls out and then won't start again or starts and stalls again. But the next day drives fine. And it has been happening now for months even after we fixed the high rich codes it was…”
filed Aug 15, 2023
“The contact's friend owned a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while she was driving at approximately 43 MPH, a loud bang was heard coming from near the front passenger area, and then the tires and brakes seized, causing the vehicle to swerve and the contact then crashed into a guard…”
filed Apr 18, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 10 | 32% |
| 2017 MKZ | 71 | 53% |
| 2016 MKZ | 5 | 8% |
| 2015 MKZ | 6 | 8% |
| 2013 MKZ | 10 | 9% |
| 2012 MKZ | 5 | 3% |
| 2011 MKZ | 10 | 7% |
| 2010 MKZ | 5 | 3% |
| 2009 MKZ | 4 | 4% |
| 2008 MKZ | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 MKZ | 6 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 Lincoln MKZ
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.