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 nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 215,090.
Hi short yt video of the problem is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83f_ia8yxvw&t=189s all the problem starts for "advancetrac" warning lamp going off, signals turn light not working and then follows the video. all kind of bogus error messages you can imagine. after stoping a car, there is no way to crank it againg because of faulty start system. lincoln dealer had to reseted all 26 dts faulty codes in 11 modules ( thats on my receipt) and blamed everything on me for using too many 12v dc outlets. to make long story short! this is a common problem reported on many web forums. a sensor in the steering rack is not able to determine the direction that the wheels are pointing and generates the alarm. the indicators will not work whilst the alarm is on unless the stalk is held in place. the error can sometimes be reset but restarting the car but not always. this deficiency is well know by ford and many dealers yet ford refuses to acknowledge the problem with a tsb or recall action #15s18 or just simply fixed ther car. thank you
I lost all steering control while driving and within one minute of the check steering light illuminating. i was in the road and could not even steer to get to the side of the road. i reported this extremely dangerous condition to lincoln but got no helpful response and had to pay the full bill of nearly 2000 to make the car drivable again. i live in new york and this happened in ohio
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. while driving 5 mph, the power steering failed. prior to the failure, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. the failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. the contact stated he heard a loud clunking noise when turning . the vehicle was taken to dealer. the dealer stated the entire steering shaft assembly would need to be repaired. the vehicle was repaired. however, the failure persisted. the dealer then stated both lower suspension arms and bushing brackets would need repair. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was 17,243. remailed 10/01/14*lj