After getting an oil change and battery software update, I headed home. Before arriving home the warning light to service Power steering and traction control came on. Returned to dealer, they said the power steering needed to be calibrated. Left and before making it home power steering stopped working and warning lights returned. Dealer has stated the power steering gear needs to be replaced but because the milage is 224,000 and the car is over 10 years old Ford will not extend the warranty and it will cost $2,500 to repair.

- Kaufman, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the power steering assist fault message intermittently appeared on the instrument panel. The contact restarted the vehicle and the vehicle resume normal operation. Recently, the contact stated that the traction control and the power steering warning lights would illuminate at start-up and remained illuminated despite the engine restart. The contact also mentioned that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle while driving at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer and he was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty and the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Warwick, RI, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, an audible chime was heard after which, the power steering assist message displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer felix sabates Lincoln (7601 South blvd, charlotte, nc 28273, (855) 975-3985) where it was diagnosed with needing the rack and pinon to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

There is a major issue with the power steering

- Orlando, FL, USA

The electronic steering stopped working and the traction control system light came on at the same time. I was traveling at less than 5 miles per hour and ran into my garage damaging the right front of my car. Local dealer without seeing the car said cost would be around $1800 to fix steering and stabilitrak. This was a 2012 Lincoln Mkz hybrid.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

I turned on my car and received a message from in the information panel stating, " power steering assist fault". its extremely hard to turn my steering wheel. I drive easy on my car and the roads are smooth in my commutes.

- Webster, TX, USA

Started my car to let it warm up, when I returned and went to leave the driveway it flashed service stabilitrac and service power steering. Tried to drive it and had no power steering. There is a recall on many of this same car for the same reason but none for my VIN #.

- Hugo, OK, USA

My traction control and advanced traction control lights are on and I have no power steering. There was a previous recall on this and the dealer said not for my VIN number. My electric power steering isn't working

- East Mckeesport, PA, USA

Power steering assist fault. This has happened twice now. First incident was September 29th 2018, second was today August 23rd 2019. There was a recall previously but isn't one for my VIN number. Vehicle first time was in motion on city street, second time was stationary in driveway of home.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

Aug 2, my husband & I were approaching a 4-way light near our neighborhood. We were slowing down to turn right at the intersection. As we began the turn, the tires locked & our car slide left across lanes that resulted in a crash. Both airbags deployed. I was thrown into the windshield, despite my seat-belt, busting it. Then, my airbag deployed. It was like my husband had no control of the vehicle. Both airbags deployed. Tires were still locked when tow-truck arrived. Other car involved did not have this issue. We do not have a hybrid, but wonder if the steering recall that started with 2012 Mkz hybrids & others could involve additional models like ours (recall 15V340000). What we experienced was not normal.

- Spartanburg, SC, USA

I was on a city street making a left turn when I was hit by a barreling car after he hit me once then he backed up and hit me again to push me out of the way he took off then my car accelerated going up curbs the steering an brakes did not work it took two of us to avoid a brick wall after pulling the emergency brake twice it finally stopped with a bang

- Redford, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Mkz. While driving approximately 40 mph, the steering wheel seized without warning and excessive force was required. As a result of the failure, the vehicle drove onto a curb and fractured the rims and tires. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not diagnose the failure. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000.

- Sylvania, OH, USA

On spetember 5, 2014, I was traveling in Missouri. The car didn't seem to handle as it should. I had a stop sign, and it seemed to be okay then. I decided to slow down in case there was an issue. The first curve I came to, the car would not turn right, and went down a steep embankment. According to the police report, I was never able to steer it right towards the road again. My left knee was injured. Also, the car needed a new PCM....updated 01/29/15

- Camphill, IL, USA

On turning right power steering shuts off and only had manual steering control until wheels were straightened and the power steering returned. This only happens on turning right. Went to dealer complaint is on file, dealer said nothing wrong new cars power steering different than previous cars. This is terrible and if not fixed I am going to trade in this car. It is the worst steering auto I ever had. I am 83 and I have had a lot of cars in my lifetime from different auto companies but none ever had this steering problem..

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

I was driving at about 15 mph all of a sudden power steering froze. Warning light "service advancetrac" and "power steering failure came on. I turned car off and on and steering was back to normal. Two days later the same thing happened right after starting the car. This situation is very dangerous, as the car was almost impossible to control. Car is at dealer now, they say part has a backlog of over 1700 units. Could take months for repair.

- Chicago, IL, USA