Lincoln MKT loss of power problems

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 Jun 12, 2023 · Steering · 207,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering assist and traction control warning lights illuminated. The contact immediately felt the vehicle lose power steering assist, and the contact and pulled over. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle to reset the power steering functionality. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the power steering assist and rack and pinion and steering gear needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic referred the contact to a dealer; however, vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The failure mileage was approximately 207,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2022 · Steering · 45,000 miles · WV

The contact's grandmother owned a 2012 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated that when his grandmother was starting the vehicle, she experienced a loss of power steering assist. The power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering column needed to be replaced. The contact was made aware of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting the repair. The contact's grandmother was then offered and agreed to a trade-in. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2021 · Acceleration, Transmission · MO

Turbo has gone out but this makes the second time that this had happened. I have investigated this problem with others and have found the same problem with the turbos! I notice it smokes excessive and was told its a fire hazard and not to drive on highway. This problem occurred while driving on the street when it began losing power to accelerate!

Filed Dec 30, 2019 · Steering · 142,000 miles · TN

Loss of power steering while entering a highway. Became very hard to turn.

Filed Apr 30, 2018 · Driver assistance, Steering · 91,000 miles · TX

Vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist

Filed Jul 1, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · 55,000 miles · CA

Loss of power on the highway causing the car to stall then it kicked back in. Then it did not start after we parked it and tried to start it back up. We had it towed to a auto repair place that said it was the fuel pump electric module pem may have overheated causing a loss of electric power to the fuel pump

Filed Jan 27, 2017 · Engine · 98,206 miles · PA

Over the last 2 weeks, my lincoln mkt has experienced several episodes of shuddering and loss of power. In addition, a significant amount of smoke has been spewing out of the tail pipes occasionally - this usually happens for several seconds after the vehicle is started. I first noticed the shuddering while driving along the highway. The next day, there was a significant loss of power while driving. The dealer diagnosed it and said it is a turbo underboost problem that can be remedied by replacing the turbos. Due to the significant cost of replacement, they suggest that I consider replacing the vehicle, as some of their customers do. This tells me we have a known issue! A turbo problem on a vehicle with under 100,000 miles? Sounds like a major defect that the manufacturer should be aware of.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Steering · 45,000 miles · NY

I was on a highway,going around 50~55 miles per hour.suddenly I lost power in steering wheel.there was no warning sign,no sound at all.I turned my right signal but it was stopped working as well.I put my flashers on and pulled over to right shoulder.it was impossible for me to move a steering wheel in either direction.had to tow the car back to my home.on friday the 17th,I called ford dealer in queens(,which happen to be near my home)she put me on hold and never came back on line.I had some important things to do today,which I did.I checked ford dealers web site in queens.the next available day is july 24th. I drive for living so its impossible for me to sit home for one week.I will walk in to dealer first thing on monday the 20th of july.

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Electrical · 38,932 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkt. While driving 70 MPH, the engine seized without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the check engine reduced power and low oil pressure warning lights illuminated. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The technician diagnosed that the battery had to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,932. The VIN was not available.