driving at 15mph, steering locked and was very difficult to get out of traffic. power steering assist fault came on AFTER the failing. attempted to restart the car several times , power steering never re-engaged
2013 Lincoln MKT: steering wheel locks up
5 of the 70 complaints about the 2013 Lincoln MKT describe steering wheel locks up.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Steering wheel locks up by model year
- 20151
- 20142
- 20135
- 20121
- 20111
- 20103
What owners say
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while exiting out of a parking spot, the steering wheel locked up and would not turn. The power steering fault warning light was illuminated. The contact shifted the vehicle into PARK and restarted the vehicle for the power steering functionality to return. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the failure might be related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was informed that there would be an out-of-pocket cost to diagnose the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact stated that the steering locked up while driving and the vehicle lost control and ran into a sign. The sign was on the other side of the road. The front bumper was torn off, the fender was bent and the rearview on the driver's side was also torn off. There were no injuries. The contact not sure if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home and then taken to the dealer deacon jones ford (3301 mclain st, goldsboro, nc 27534 919‑736‑3387) they said the steering gear assembly had to replaced at a cost of $2,300.. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for that issue and referred him to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. While the vehicle was in the park position, the contact attempted to start it and reverse out of the parking lot. However, the power steering assist faulty warning indicator illuminated and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the steering wheel needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. Maplecrest ford lincoln of union (2800 springfield ave, suite 1, vauxhall, nj 07088) was contacted to schedule a second diagnostic appointment. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,504.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. While driving approximately 25 MPH, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated and the steering seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Hempstead ford (located at 301 n franklin st, hempstead, ny 11550, (516) 483-7200) was contacted by phone and notified of the failure. 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 215,090.
Service bulletins that may apply
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Related recalls
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
- Risk
- If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Recall number 15V340000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2013 Lincoln MKT steering lock-up
Is steering wheel locks up a common problem on the 2013 Lincoln MKT?
5 of 70 owner complaints about the 2013 Lincoln MKT (7%) mention steering wheel locks up. The model year with the most reports is 2013.
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There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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