Lincoln MKT engine failure problems

Filed Sep 11, 2025 · Steering · 200,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed, the Service Advancetrac warning light was illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed with steering rack and pinion failure. The contact was informed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the repair would be covered under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000(Steering); however, the contact was later informed that the recall had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer scheduled an appointment with the dealer on the contact's behalf; however, the dealer declined to perform the repair. The contact was informed that the repair was at the dealer's discretion because the recall had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed May 3, 2024 · Steering · 121,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel was seized. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact researched online and discovered the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Steering · 54,000 miles · ID

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was seized. The driver restarted the vehicle and the steering functionality returned and operated as designed. The electronic power steering fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2021 · Steering · 105,150 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 40 MPH, the power steering was seized, and the contact's husband had to manually steer the vehicle. The "Service Advance Trac" and "Steering Assist Fault Service Required" messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with intermittent sensor failure. The mechanic reset the two sensors however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer could not diagnose the failure since they were busy with other vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,150.

Filed Apr 9, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · 148,214 miles · OH

On wednesday 4/7/21 my car showed a warning of low oil pressure 1x for about 6 seconds. The engine light was on after that. Took it to a local tuffy shop. Both turbos are blown!! The engine light brings up emission problem and catylytic converter. Nothing about any engine issues!! The mechanic said there is oil shooting into my engine!! I just got an oil change 3 weeks ago, my cars oil meter reads fine. No low oil!!! The car drives fine. No indication. No oil leak, brand new oil pan, oil is not low!! How is this possible?? The car is as quiet as a church mouse. No engine knocking, no overheating nothing . This is obvious a problem. Why isn't there a recall on the turbos if they know they go bad???? What is the indicator??? I need help with a new engine, I love this car😭😭😭

Filed Mar 1, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · 81,000 miles · CA

My 2012 lincoln mkt with the 3.5l twin turbo v6 ecoboost engine is having the same issue with the fuel pump as the 2013-2015 mkt models that were part of recall campaign #16s31. My car was also manufactured at the same oakville assembly and within the dates specified. I was driving when the car stalled and then stopped suddenly stop as I was making a right turn and would not turn back on. There were no alerts or indicators on the dash. When I tried to turn the car back on, the dash lit up but the car would not turn over. There was a lot of oil under the car which appeared to spill out when the fuel pump overheated which caused the engine to overheat. I am now being told I need a new engine and turbo chargers. I have only owned the car for 7 months and have driven it only 7500 miles when this happened. The car had 2 full synthetic oil changes during this time. However, the lincoln mechanic told my warranty company that the engine damage was due to "oil starvation" which is obviously incorrect. The lack of oil was due to the spillage at the time of the fuel pump/engine overheating. This was an extremely dangerous situation to be in because there were no alerts on the dash and the car appeared to be driving well prior to this. Luckily there was not a lot of traffic when this happened. The car was on a city street and was in motion when this suddenly happened while I was making a turn. Since my car was manufactured in sept 2011 in oakville I am convinced that it should have been part of the recall campaign that I mentioned above. There were few mechanical differences between the 2012 and 2013 lincoln mkt especially if they had the same ecoboost engine. A lot of other 2012 mkt owners have had this same issue and I believe that 2012 mkts with this engine should be added to the campaign. I don't think that lincoln was making 2013 models in sept 2011 so maybe clerical error

Filed Feb 25, 2020 · Engine · 98,704 miles · KS

Catastrophic water pump failure. I was driving on the highway and the engine started knocking and white plumes burst from the exhaust. I was lucky enough to get off the highway and to a safe place before the engine failed completely.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Steering · 157,504 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Apr 15, 2019 · Steering · 215,090 miles · NY

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.

Filed Apr 9, 2019 · Steering · 131,500 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkt. While driving 70 MPH, the power steering seized without warning and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was towed to leith lincoln (located at 7900 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616, (919) 872-9500) where it was diagnosed that the power steering module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15340000 (steering). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,500.