Lincoln MKS Steering Problems
Owners have filed 121 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the Lincoln MKS across 7 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (61). The words owners use most often: “steering assist” (34% of reports).
- 121steering complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 29%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.
- Steering assist: mentioned in 41 of 121 complaints (34%)
- Wheel became: mentioned in 15 of 121 complaints (12%)
- Difficult turn: mentioned in 14 of 121 complaints (12%)
- Upon investigation: mentioned in 8 of 121 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 121 complaints, 3 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
Model years: 2011, 2012, 2013
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…
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Power Steering While driving yesterday, doing shopping and online order deliveries, the steering wheel started having slight resistance during turns. It became worse shortly after. As I attempted to…
Lose the ability to control the steering of the vehicle
No power steering and Power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced. Also, that the oem part was no longer available, so they had to use after market part and would not guarantee the labor. 3 months later same problem. There is a recall…
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was later restarted, and the traction control and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle then experienced a loss of power…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Lincoln MKSs have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 121 owner complaints about steering for the Lincoln MKS. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 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.
What do owners say about steering problems on the Lincoln MKS?
The most frequent phrase is “steering assist”, in 41 of 121 complaints, followed by “wheel became” (15).
See all Lincoln MKS problems.