The first time it happened was while driving when my wheel locked up and i was unable to turn it at all. it happened again after gas at a gas station, i was stationary but the steering wheel still locked up.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. when attempting to move the vehicle into the left lane, a beeping sound was heard and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. in addition, the check engine, power steering service now, and advancetrac system indicators illuminated. the contact was able to drive to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power assist and steering gear failed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). the approximate failure mileage was 101,069.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. upon starting the vehicle, the steering fault warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was then shifted into drive and the steering wheel seized. the contact stated that the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) at cherry ford (363 harlem ave, peotone, il), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle as the symptoms recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. the contact was informed that the recall repair corrected the failure. the manufacturer was notified and did not assist. the failure mileage was approximately 72,000. *tt updated 9/24/18*jb
2011 lincoln mkk. consumer writes in regards to defective tire rod. *ld *js
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. while driving 15 mph, the steering column seized and required additional effort to operate the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to norm reeves ford superstore (18900 studebaker rd, cerritos, ca), but the failure could not be replicated. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
I had heard a wheezing noise in the front end so i took the car to my mechanic. he was unable to find a problem. a week after while driving the car i was driving and as i turned the car completely shut down. two days later it began to not drive properly i took the car back to the mechanic and said i had a bad sensor but the water pump was going bad. he stated it shouldn't go bad in this newer of a car. my car has been undrivable ever since. i've called around to get it fixed as though it seems nobody has the proper tools to fix this issue due to the fact the whole engine needs to be removed to fix the problem.
We purchased the vehicle on the test-drive requested that the dealership address the front-end noise. have taken the vehicle 3 separate times for repair of the front-end noise. after 3rd time at repair by dealer, discovered the 'noise' was the right front strut and ball joint failure. the dealership we purchased vehicle did not consider this a safety issue. you could take the right-front tire and shake from side-to-side with all tires on the ground. we have had to spend over $2000 and have not been able to drive a new car before the 30 tag expired.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that the steering wheel was making an abnormal noise and seized intermittently without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer over five times where the failure was unable to be replicated. the steering wheel continued to vibrate excessively. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who had the vehicle for an extended period but was not able to provide a permanent remedy for the condition. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
While driving 35 mph in good, dry, weather, the dashboard warning "service power steering" appeared then the "advance trac off" dashboard signal appeared. the car was parked, turned off, then when the car was turned on again, the power steering was absent and the warning lights reappeared, this time as "service power steering now". steering the car was possible but very difficult. the power steering remained non-functional until the car was diagnosed by the dealer, although no work or outcome was reported by the dealer. actually, the dealer recommended that the rack and pinion system be replaced. the suggested work was declined and when the car was returned, the power steering was working and the dashboard warning "service power steering now" was off, although the "advance trac off" signal remained until 4 minutes later while driving on the highway. *tr
False advertising . misleading and false information on vehicle purchase bait and switch . auto fraud dealer road runner auto sales inc 24560 taylor michigan 48180 sales manager [xxx] scammers salvaged vehicles not disclosed at time of purchase and false information or document stating that car is free of damages . information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
I drive a 2011 lincoln mkz and today i had a bit of a problem. a coworker of mine needed to be taken to a hyundai dealership so that she may pick up her vehicle for some servicing that she had done, and during my attempt at parking i lost my power steering. at first i couldn't move the car so i had put my vehicle in park and then i turned it off. i had turned to my coworker and she had noticed my difficulty steering. i had then started my car once again and tried to park but this time i was capable of steering. the number of turns it took to actually steer were far beyond the usual and it was coupled with a chatter that i both could feel and hear. luckily i opted for a warrant that included roadside assistance and i had my vehicle towed to the dealer. i've yet to receive any sort reply from my dealer and i will surely keep the appropriate authorities notified. *tr
Steering is very heavy and sometimes fails completely especially when slowing down to a stop. it is most pronounced when slowing into a curve. the power steering pump also becomes noticeably louder. this is an ongoing problem since buying the car 2 months ago. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that the vehicle drifted to the left abnormally. the contact stated that the failure would occur most frequently when traveling at highway speeds of 60 mph and above. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who was unable to locate a failure within the steering. the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was approximately 4,000 and the failure mileage was 359. updated 06/0611 *bf updated 1/24/2012 *ln *tr