Loss of power steering while entering a highway. Became very hard to turn.
2012 Lincoln MKT steering complaints
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Twice I have received the message 'power steering fault' when starting my car. When this happens the steering wheel will not move or is hard to move. Luckily I haven't been driving down the highway when this has happened. I have seen recalls for other vehicles regarding this issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkt. Upon starting the vehicle, the power steering warning indicator illuminated and the contact was unable to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to acton ford (76 powder mill rd, acton, ma 01720, (978) 897-7000). The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The dealer stated that the vehicle exceeded the mileage requirement for the recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay out of pocket to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was 3,000 miles over the recall warranty deadline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 153,600. *dt *tr *dt contact stated she was never notified of the recall.
Steering column motor grinds and clicks when extending and retracting. This occurs when starting and turning off the car. Steering wheel cannot be adjusted. It won't extend fully, or move up and down.
Was driving to work and the old sistem shut down with out warning maintenance almost hit two cars begging me just the time to stop mi car turn engine off and on I just feel insecure I use this car to do uber and lift how I can work like this when I take look on internet found this page and lot complain like this to ford company
Vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkt. While attempting to park the vehicle, the power steering failed and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to veteran's ford (3724 veterans memorial boulevard, metairie, louisiana 70002) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the power steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 07/18/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired. Updated 08/08/2017
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkt. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkt the contact was traveling between 60-75 MPH when the driver's seat and steering wheel started to shake abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 33 and the current mileage was 3,500.
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