TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKX. WHILE PARKED ON A FLAT SURFACE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300. UPDATED 3/24/15*CN UPDATED 9/7/2017*CN
2014 lincoln MKX powertrain problems
severe 6 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $2,500
Complaints
6
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$2,500
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
TL* 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 SUSTAINED FRACTURED RIBS, COLLARBONE INJURIES, AND SCRAPED KNEE INJURIES THAT REQ…
SPORADICALLY GET A MESSAGE THAT THE DRIVER FROM DOOR IS AJAR WHEN IT IS CLOSED. ALSO, GET A MESSAGE THAT TRANSMISSION NOT IN PARK WHEN THE SHIFTER IS IN PARK, MORE RECENTLY I HAVE ALSO GOTTEN THIS MESSAGE WHEN I START MY VEHICLE AND PUT IN DRIVE. SO FAR I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET BOTH MESSAGES TO GO AWAY BY OPENING AND SHUTTING THE DOOR A FEW TIMES(FOR THE DOOR AJAR MESSAGE) AND TURNING THE VEHICLE …
Common questions
How serious is the powertrain problem on the 2014 lincoln MKX?
It's a meaningful issue. 6 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $2,500.
At what mileage does the powertrain typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $2,500 for powertrain repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to powertrain?
No active recalls currently cover powertrain issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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