2013 Lincoln MKT Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKT, 45% of all complaints filed for the year, with one crash reported. A related recall (15V340000) covers the power steering control module, and median mileage at failure was 111,000.
- Steering complaints
- 31
- 45% of 69
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 111,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist fails suddenly while driving, sometimes preceded by a power steering warning light.
- Steering wheel seizes or locks up completely, in some cases while parking or driving at low speed.
- Loud clunking noise when turning, linked by dealers to the steering shaft assembly or lower suspension arms and bushing brackets.
- Power steering control module is diagnosed as defective and replaced after the assist warning indicator illuminates.
- Complete loss of steering control reported while driving at highway speed, leaving the driver unable to steer to the roadside.
When 2013 Lincoln MKT steering complaints were filed
First complaint Aug 18, 2014, latest May 3, 2024.
Steering recalls for the 2013 Lincoln MKT
- 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 MKT model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering problems in the 2013 Lincoln MKT?
- NHTSA lists 31 steering complaints for the 2013 model year, accounting for 45% of all complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2013 Lincoln MKT?
- Yes. Recall 15V340000, reported June 2, 2015, covers the power steering control module and applies to a range of Ford and Lincoln vehicles including the MKT.
- At what mileage do steering problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 111,000 miles for steering complaints on this model year.
- Did steering failures cause any crashes?
- NHTSA records one crash and no fires or injuries among the steering complaints filed for the 2013 Lincoln MKT.