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.
2010 Lincoln MKS: loss of power steering
8 of the 51 complaints about the 2010 Lincoln MKS describe loss of power steering.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 110,722
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Loss of power steering by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mks. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the power steering seized and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted several times in order to resume normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, mac haik's southway ford (located at 7979 interstate 35 access rd, san antonio, tx 78224, (210) 922-2222) was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 110,722.
Loss of steering power, took it to dealership, they reset it and reset it. Now one week later it did the same thing.
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Questions about the 2010 Lincoln MKS power steering loss
Is loss of power steering a common problem on the 2010 Lincoln MKS?
8 of 51 owner complaints about the 2010 Lincoln MKS (16%) mention loss of power steering. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Lincoln MKS?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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