The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while his grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the power steering control module was reprogrammed; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was determined that the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: sudden loss of power
6 of the 59 complaints about the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid describe sudden loss of power.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 68,000
- recalls
- 0
Sudden loss of power by model year
- 20131
- 20126
- 20114
What owners say
The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 MPH, there was a beeping sound heard and the "Steering Assist" and "Service Track" warning lights illuminated. The contact stated slightly corrected the steering wheel and became aware that the vehicle had lost power steering functionality. The contact was able to pull off the roadway and shifted the vehicle into park(P) and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted however, the power steering functionality was still inoperable. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the power steering warning light illuminated with the service power steering now message displayed. The vehicle then loss power steering functionality. The contact stated that the traction control was disabled. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact stated the vehicle was driven manual steering mode. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to purchase ford lincoln (1352 us-45, mayfield, ky 42066) but was not repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
I currently have a rental car because of the "takata recall", but the main issue is the traction control function. The adjustments made when traction control is on, during periods of rain have almost cause 3 collisions I think of. Its not like a loss of power steering, but an overcompensation. It feels ready to hydroplane when ever there is heavy rain. I have also replaced all four wheels and it makes no difference.
Driving on the highway at approx 65 MPH, a message appeared to pull over. At the same time, the car lost all power. The gas petal no longer worked. This has happened twice. The car has right at 60k miles.
Driving on interstate at 70 MPH in heavy traffic with cruise control engaged. Power cut out and car slowed down rapidly. Throttle pedal was inoperative with total loss of power. Coasted to side of road while dodging semi-trucks. Shut car off and power reset. Was able to continue to destination. The car lost power previously, 09/13/16, while driving in town, but at the lower speed it was not life threatening. The engine reset after restarting that time also. Dealer was notified of that incidence but not able to duplicate problem.
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Questions about the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid loss of power
Is sudden loss of power a common problem on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid?
6 of 59 owner complaints about the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (10%) mention sudden loss of power. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
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