Power steering unavailable total fault at 140,000 miles. Warning came on that power steering assist was not available. Starting at 64000 miles this error would happen and it would clear by restarting the car, or disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes and restarting the car. This time it did not clear, and manual steering without power assist is unsafe and difficult. NHTSA recall 15V340 000 document states ALL 2013 Lincoln MKS but my vin is not coming up in OASIS for Ford/Lincoln recall #15S18. Marina Ford in CA diagnosed this is the steering gear sensor fault same as other vehicles with this recall but my VIN does not qualify. VINS in this range are not sequential and documentation says ALL 2013 Lincoln MKS are affected but my repair is denied due to VIN not being included. Requesting adding my vin to the recall as this is a $3700 repair not covered according to OASIS. Sadly, the gear sensor does is not able to be replaced by itself and the entire gear/steering rack has to be replaced to fix the sensor fault according to Marina Ford (Los Angeles) Service advisor/Manager. Without power steering on this vehicle, some safety features are disabled and car cannot make evasive turns. When the last fault occured I nearly caused an accident as I crossed a double yellow line into oncoming traffic before I could manually correct the position.

- Sherman Oaks, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the steering wheel became difficult to turn while attempting to reverse the vehicle. The contact stated that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering intermittently failed to operate as needed, without warning. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. The contact was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) which he linked to the failure; however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Godwin, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving approximately at 55 MPH, the contact lost power steering. The contact stated that the "loss of power steering" warning light was illuminated. The contact managed to steer the vehicle off the side of the road, however, the vehicle steering remained locked. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the failure as related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that he had experienced a loss of power steering before, but had managed to return the functionality by turning the vehicle off and on. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

- El Paso, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 40 MPH, the steering wheel locked up, almost causing her to lose control of the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife slammed on the brakes and veered to the side of the road. The contact's wife wiggled the steering wheel and was able to continue driving. However, the failure reoccurred while driving at 65 MPH. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was associated with a recall and referred the contact to the dealer. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

- Branson, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the power steering assist failed without warning. The contact pulled over and restarted that vehicle but the failure persisted. The contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle home. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to a dealer. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed with power steering assist failure. The contact was also informed that his vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

- Detroit, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the power steering assist fault warning message was displayed and the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The contact restarted the vehicle while attempting to correct the failure however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Katy, TX, USA

Issue: Power Steering INOP U3000-49 Control Module Failure Pro Date 5/2012. Steering wheel locked making it difficult to turn wheel and drive car safely. Problem was confirmed by 2 Mechanics, one being the Dealership- Chapman Ford Lincoln. A Warning lamp came on: Power Steering Assist Fault.

- Somers Point, NJ, USA

My power steering suddenly went out with message -€œpower steering assist fault-€ and -€œservice AdvanceTrac.-€

- Overland Park , KS, USA

lost complete control of my steering on my car can not drive it i had to havve the car towed to hoffman linclon ford in East Hartford Ct i have repair estimate from them i the amount of 3309,11 hear is a break down of the repairs (Primary)steering-steering $140 power steering control module:power rack and pinion, both outer tie rod ends $2808.79 alignment check alignment $129 total before taxes $3078.74 shop charges $34.87 ct taxes $195.50 i call linclon and they said that the car was not covered on the recall the car has less then70,000 thousand miles on

- Meriden, CT, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the power steering failed, and the steering wheel was difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the vehicle was put into reverse then turned off the vehicle numerous times before the power steering functionality returned. The dealer and manufacturer were made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The approximate failure mileage was 78,743.

- Pittston, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the steering wheel ceased. The contact stated that the power steering warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was turned off, restarted, and driven to his destination. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer and it was diagnosed with needing the power steering gear and steering gear assembly to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The contact attempted to call manufacturer however, there was no response. The failure mileage was 157,630.

- Richmond, VA, USA

The contact owned a 2013 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 mph, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle went across the road and hit a mailbox then a pole. The air bags deployed and caused a chin abrasion, nosebleed, chest and rib pain to the contact and medical attention was received. There were no warning lights illuminating when the failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to a lot and deemed totaled by the contact's insurance company. There was a police report filed. The contact stated there was a recall notification with NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering) but his VIN was not a part of the recall, however the vehicle experienced the failure of the recall. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 71,000.

- North Porth, FL, USA

Loss of power assist steering, could not control vehicle on the road. Steering was sticky, not smooth rotation of steering wheel, hard to maintain a straight line it started while driving on the highway with a warning to service steering now and when I turned off the car to look at it, when I started it back up, I lost all power steering assist

- Euclid, OH, USA

The power steering goes in and out making it impossible to control when it happens. Very difficult to turn the wheel, issue # 2 temperature control goes from set temperature to full heat unassisted. You cannot turn the high temperature setting off. It is unbearable to drive in car with heat on full blast. Both of these issues can happen in motion or when stopped

- Clarksburg, MD, USA

Every recall associated with the 2013 Lincoln Mks I have wrong with my vehicles. But when I call to have it serviced they tell me my VIN number is not included in any recalls, but yet my vehicle has all the recall problems.

- Manchester, NH, USA

I lost my steering in my vehicle. Had the vehicle towed now the problem with my 2013 Lincoln Mks is rack-and-pinion-steering. I was driving on a city main street when I started to lose it. My steering was easier. Dove a bit further down the main street when I lost steering all together. I need $2500 to fix I don't have that right now. No paperwork yet to send. I am furloughed due to covid. There was no recall on my VIN #. there was on other Lincoln's we were told.

- Medford, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated the vehicle was at stand still, when the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to local dealer gary yeomans Ford Lincoln located at 1420 N tomoka farms rd, daytona beach, fl 32124, (386) 310-2342, where it was diagnosed with needing electronic power steering assist to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while driving at 75 mph, the steering wheel ceased upon passing a semi truck and the steering wheel independently went into the off position. Due to the failure, the contact pushed the push start button since he assumed that the vehicle shutoff due to the failure. The contact had to use excessive force to steer the vehicle off to the side of the road. Once the vehicle was placed into park, the power steering fault warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact inspected the vehicle and found no issues upon inspecting the engine. Upon further investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 15V340000 (steering) which he linked to the failure. The contact left the vehicle on the side of the highway. The contact initially called david mcdavid plano Lincoln (3333 w plano pkwy, plano, tx 75075) where they acknowledge the recall and stated that they would repair the vehicle free of charge. The call dropped and upon calling the dealer back, the contact was transferred to randall reed's prestige Ford (3601 S shiloh rd, garland, tx 75041) where he was informed that there were no recall on the vehicle. The contact was then given an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 104,229.

- Garland, TX, USA

Loss of power assist steering, could not control vehicle on the road. Steering was sticky, not smooth rotation of steering wheel, hard to maintain a straight line it started while driving on the highway with a warning to service steering now and when I turned off the car to look at it, when I started it back up, I lost all power steering assist. Car is at the dealer now for a $2000 repair. I can provide repair bill in 2 or 3 days if need.

- Lawson, MO, USA