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.
Lincoln MKZ Hybrid loss of power problems
11 of the 182 owner complaints about the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid describe sudden loss of power, most of them for the 2012 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 2012
- typical mileage
- 68,000
By model year
- 20131
- 20126
- 20114
Often reported together
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.
Got in my car put it in reverse and lost power steering. Ford said only some mkz hybirds are recalled but mine isn't on the list. Evidently from what I read all of them should be recalled. My car only has 76,000 miles on it some people was a lot less. I was lucky I wasn't driving at the time. We live on a fixed income and can't afford the cost to get it fixed at the dealership who will charge a fortune. I bought this car a month ago used and now am out the money I paid for it. I paid cash.
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.
We took it in for the power steering recall we discovered when we lost all power steering and almost crashed. The dealership is fixing it for the 5th time in 6 weeks and it won't fix. We keep dangerously loosing power steering. Were ministers and serve at our own costs we can't afford to be in danger and not be able to trust our car. They won't stop trying to fix what clearly they can't fix. We feel they should replace the vehichle. Our power steering has now gone out while driving 5 times. It's dangerous and we feel lincoln who initially said it wasn't on recall when we contacted them is being irresponsible by not protecting us by taking back their defective and dangerous vehichle that we are still making payments on. It only has 62,000 miles on it there should be no reason for this
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.
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 lincoln mkz hybrid. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and saw flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
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.
Loss of power steering in the vehicle - power steering assist fault, while driving the vehicle. Pulled the vehicle over and after 5 times of turning the vehicle off, and then restarting it, the alert would go away and the power steering would be active again. Has been an ongoing issue for the last 6 months, however it has been a daily issue for the last week.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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The model years with the most reports are 2012 (6 complaints), 2011 (4 complaints) and 2013 (1 complaints).
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