2010 Lincoln MKS steering problems

Filed Feb 1, 2026 · Steering · CA

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 for 2011-2013 same car with the same problem, but not for 2010. Defective epas system causing the failure. Spoke to Lincoln concierge and Ford concierge and they would not help with a remedy or with dealer support.

Filed Sep 3, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · AR

The 2011 through 2013 Lincoln MKS were recalled for the electric power steering assist suddenly going out and it is the same on this car and could have gotten someone seriously hurt these need to be added to the recall thanks for looking.

Filed Aug 29, 2022 · Electrical, Steering · OH

My car will intermittently (more times than not) lose its power steering assist, making it almost impossible for me to drive. I've had the car looked at, replaced the rack and pinion assembly, put on new tires, ran a diagnostic, and the car still lacks power steering most of the time. When starting the vehicle, the wheel will lock up, and the message "Power Steering Assist Fault" displays, no matter how many times I try to restart the car and allow the computer to reset, the fault does not go away. I rarely have times when I can drive with a power steering assist. The car has become a serious problem because I cannot get to work or school safely; when driving the other day, the power steering went out, and I was almost in an accident. I believe that there is a defect in the 2010 MKS, just like there was with the other years that were recalled, the fact that this issue has cost me so much money (and I cannot get out from under the car, I would if I could), and still puts me at risk for serious injury is seriously concerning.

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · Steering · 135,000 miles · GA

I started my car and the error "power steering failure" came on, I was completely unable to turn the steering wheel. I turned the vehicle off and back on and it happened again. There was no warning and I can't turn it at all. I can't imagine what would have happened if I were driving it! This is a known issue and if the 2011's were recalled, and it is happening to this many people with a 2010, maybe they should do a recall on it as well!

Filed Feb 6, 2021 · Steering · 47,000 miles · MN

Electronic power steering went out. Took to local dealer 3 times---computer reset first time; second time came up 'electrical issue'. Third time computer said replace rack and pinion. Car purchased as cpo in 2013 from rochester, mn dealership with 17000 miles. Seven years later it has 47000 miles. This model was included in a recall starting with 2011 vehicles. Perhaps 2010 vehicles should be as well. Very dangerous to have this happen at highway speeds.

Filed Feb 4, 2021 · Steering · 130,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mks. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the vehicle maintenance light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer gengras ford (225 new britain ave, plainville, ct 06062, (860) 793-8885). Upon investigation, the dealer associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jan 24, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 100,000 miles · PA

The electrical power assisted steering failed again without warning. When this unit ceases operation, it also affects the vehicle power train by shutting down the traction control and the anti lock braking, it seems. When the electrical assist stop working, the vehicle is extremely difficult to control as it takes all the effort a person can muster to turn the steering wheel. This is a very bad steering system.

Filed Jan 14, 2020 · Steering · KS

Tire went flat and lost all power steering. I could not even drive it to the nearest service station on the spare tire and had to have it towed. Safety recall on 2011 and newer but not on 2010 - this car has a dangerous power steering unit and you shouldn't have a car that's inoperable just because you have a flat tire.

Filed Nov 11, 2019 · Steering · 95,500 miles · PA

While driving, on rt. 264 the epas steering turned off without warning. My wife had to fight to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The effort to turn the steering wheel was so great that I had to take over from my wife. It took all my effort to turn the steering wheel, it was so stiff. I took the vehicle to the dealer today and had it checked out. They reported that it was caused by low tire pressure. There were no warnings from the TPMS. I was told that, in the case of a reoccurrance, that simply inflating the tires would not suffice, but that the system would need to be reset by a ford diagnostic computer.

Filed Sep 13, 2019 · Steering · 168,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mks. While driving 60 MPH, the power steering completely failed and the steering warning indicator illuminated as the power steering failed. The contact was able to take the vehicle to crescent ford (100 old winston rd, high point, nc 27265, 336‑869‑2181) where the contact was informed that there was a recall on the vehicle. Upon investigation, the contact found the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) that applied to the 2011 and 2012 mks models; however, a recall was not placed on the 2010 models. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure with his vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000.