2011 Lincoln MKS Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2011 Lincoln MKS, 49% of all complaints filed for the year. A related recall (15V340000) covers the Power Steering Control Module. Median mileage at failure is 57,000.
- Steering complaints
- 21
- 49% of 43
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 57,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering intermittently locks up or seizes, sometimes right at startup or while turning.
- Owners report a "power steering assist fault" message followed by sudden loss of steering assist, in one case at 70 mph on the interstate.
- Steering wheel becomes hard to turn or the vehicle pulls to the left, described as unstable at moderate speeds.
- Some owners say dealers found no problem during diagnosis even though the codes matched the recall.
- Several owners state the recall repair was never performed or their VIN did not show up as covered when checked.
When 2011 Lincoln MKS steering complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 22, 2011, latest May 3, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2011 Lincoln MKS
- NHTSA 15V340000Jun 2, 2015Steering393,623 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011 Mercury Milan vehicles, 2011-2012 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine and 2013 Ford Taurus, Ford Flex, Lincoln MKS, and Lincoln MKT vehicles equipped with any available engine. The affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a result of a steering motor sensor fault.
Risk: If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.
Steering complaints by MKS model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints on the 2011 Lincoln MKS?
- NHTSA lists 21 steering complaints for the 2011 MKS, which is 49% of the 43 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2011 Lincoln MKS?
- Yes. Recall 15V340000 covers the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM); the remedy has dealers check the module for diagnostic trouble codes.
- At what mileage do steering problems usually show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 57,000 at the time of failure for steering complaints on this model year.
- Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 0 injuries linked to the reported steering complaints for the 2011 MKS.
- How does 2011 compare to other MKS model years for steering complaints?
- The 2011 MKS had a 49% share of complaints tied to steering, higher than 2010 (29%), 2012 (47%), 2014 (27%), and 2015 (11%), though lower in share than 2013's 43% of a much larger complaint count.