2013 Lincoln MKS Steering Problems
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2013 Lincoln MKS, 43% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 93,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “power steering assist” (38% of reports).
- 61steering complaints
- 93,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 34%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Power steering assist: mentioned in 23 of 61 complaints (38%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 10 of 61 complaints (16%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 10 of 61 complaints (16%)
- Upon investigation: mentioned in 5 of 61 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 61 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Lincoln MKS steering complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While driving home in the center lane on the XXX[XXX] Parkway, my steering wheel locked suddenly, preventing me from turning left or right. As I used my full strength to turn right against the tightness of the steering wheel, trying to get off at the next possible exit, the power to the steering…
Lose the ability to control the steering of the vehicle
The Lincoln was parked. When I started the car, the steering wheel would not move at all to the right or left. Simultaneously, the warning appeared that said, Power steering fault. The car was towed to the dealership. They diagnosed the car and fixed the software and replaced the steering module…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2013 Lincoln MKSs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 61 owner complaints about steering for the 2013 Lincoln MKS (43% of the 142 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lincoln MKS steering?
Yes: 1 safety recall list steering. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 93,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2013 Lincoln MKS?
The most frequent phrase is “power steering assist”, in 23 of 61 complaints, followed by “difficult turn” (10).
See all 2013 Lincoln MKS problems or steering problems across all MKS years.