10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
79,658 miles

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2013 Lincoln MKS steering problems

steering problem

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2013 Lincoln MKS Owner Comments (Page 2 of 2)

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problem #19

Jan 292020

MKS

  • 52,624 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Certain Lincoln Mks 2013 have recalls on electric power steering and others do not. Unfortunately the one I own does not and my electric power steering has went out and saying power steering assist fault. I was on hwy 29 doing about 60 mph when all of a sudden the light comes on and my steering tightened on me.

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

problem #18

Nov 162019

MKS

  • 148,000 miles
Car was parked when I started it up. I got a steering assist fault message. Guess it's a common problem with Ford's epas. They should be held accountable like takata because of the huge safety risk. According to Ford my VIN isn't part of the recall for the same model and year. Ridiculous.

- Exeter, CA, USA

problem #17

Dec 112019

MKS

  • 60,000 miles
I started the engine, I had no power steering, power steering fault lit up on the dash. Shut off car, restarted engine, power steering was restored. If this failure occurs while driving down the road, the car is near impossible to steer. I looked up recalls on this vehicle, there is one for cars produced 9 months before mine, but mine is not included in this recall. The symptoms are identical, I suspect this car should be subjected to the recall as well.

- Wolverine Lake, MI, USA

problem #16

Sep 112019

MKS

  • 106,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I was backing out of a parking space and lost all power steering. The power steering assist light came on and the car chimed. There was a recall for this issue for the 2013 Lincoln Mks, date ranges, September 7, 2010 - February 28, 2012. My car was built January 7, 2013. Will this recall be expanded?

- Greenwood, SC, USA

problem #15

Sep 022019

MKS

  • 107,300 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the power steering assist fault warning message illuminated. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The vehicle was towed to baldwin motors (located at 1730 N hwy 190, covington, la 70433, (800) 533-4308) where it was diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 107,300.

- New Orleans,, LA, USA

problem #14

Jul 312019

MKS

  • 41,345 miles
Was parking car in driveway and when trying to back into space sterring wheel became extremely hard to maneuver.

- Elizabeth, NJ, USA

problem #13

Jul 252019

MKS

  • 142,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized and could not be turned. The contact drove to an unknown dealer and was informed that the power steering assist failed. The power steering assist was not replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 142,000.

- Melrose, FL, USA

problem #12

Jul 182019

MKS

  • 78,000 miles
Steering wheel makes a loud noise (squealing noise) while driving left or right very difficult to maneuver steering wheel.

- Medford, MA, USA

problem #11

May 192019

MKS

  • 208,000 miles
While driving approximately 55-60 mph on the highway, my 2013 Lincoln Mks suddenly lost power steering. Steering wheel was practicaly locked. With two hands and all my strength I was able to jerk the vehicle to the side of the road. It was a very frightening situation. When stopped, a "service power steering now" prompt appeared. Vehicle has 208K miles and according to dealership, Lincoln recall would only cover vehicles under 150K.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #10

Apr 112019

MKS

  • 5 miles
I stopped to put gas in my car and when I finished I got back in my car and a warning light came on and it said electric power steering assist system shut down I could not steer my car than I got my manual out and it said shut car off for 10 seconds and I was able to steer again I'm just glad I was not driving

- Humble, TX, USA

problem #9

Nov 222018

MKS

  • 84,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. While driving approximately 70 mph, the contact noticed grey smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the engine was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the failure was due to a fuel leak. In addition, while driving, the steering wheel seized without warning. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure was undetermined. The failure recurred. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where they informed the contact that the body control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 84,000.

- Dearborn, MI, USA

problem #8

Sep 302018

MKS

  • miles
My steering went bad where I couldn't steer - it was locked. I had the rack & pinion replaced and it happened again. Found out there was a recall on the steering problem and Lincoln dealers are saying that it's too late to cover because I have 86,000 miles. I spent over 2200 to repair this problem. I feel they need to reimburse me because this was a recall! help!

- Lansing, MI, USA

problem #7

Sep 232018

MKS

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. While driving unknown speeds, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn and the power steering fault warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to schumacher Lincoln of delray (2102 S federal hwy, delray beach, fl 33483, (561) 454-1800) where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle should be included in the recall and it was extremely unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that they would cover $1,800 of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #6

Apr 122018

MKS

  • 59,000 miles
I was driving on the highway and the power steering totally failed! I had to quickly get to an exit and have my vehicle towed on the back of a flatbed. I checked the recalls on my vehicle and there is an outstanding electronic steering recall, but supposedly there is some way that Lincoln/Ford connects the VIN to the recall and said that my vehicle was not covered. I don't believe it. My vehicle is undriveable. I need to find out how this could happen and how I can have the vehicle covered under the recall of the other models that are included in the recall of the 2013 Lincoln Mks!!!!

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 242017

MKS

  • 161,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. While driving 30 mph, the advanced service indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (tindol Ford, 1901 E. franklin blvd, gastonia, nc 28054) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired due to a blockage to the power steering module. The vehicle was previously repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #4

May 222017

MKS

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel locked without warning. The service advance track and power steering assist fault indicators illuminated. As a result, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The steering returned to normal once the vehicle was restarted. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall and did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #3

Sep 042016

MKS

  • 102,650 miles
I was on my way home from a trip out of state when I was driving I can feel that it was something wrong with the steering wheel it was kind of stiff. As I continued to drive it got worse to the point to where it had a mind of its on and the light came on saying loss of power wheel steering. I then got off on an exit thinking I needed power steering fluid stop at an orileys store and bought some to come to the fact that my car doesn't take power steering fluid its electrical. I still had and hour to go before I made it to my one of my destination, it was a hard drive because then the steering wheel basically locked up.

- Ponchatoula, LA, USA

problem #2

Aug 122016

MKS

  • 17,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. While driving, the contact observed an abnormal noise from the front driver side wheel while turning. The low tire pressure warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the strep bearings needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.

- New Richmond, OH, USA

problem #1

Jan 092015

MKS 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,923 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. While driving 10 mph, the steering wheel lost power and made a growling noise at every turn. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering was erratic and that the power steering control (psc) module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 15,923. Updated 09/14/15 updated 12/12/2017

- Grosse Ile, MI, USA

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