2014 Lincoln MKZ Steering Problems
NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ, 26% of that year's 97 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 65,000. Three related recalls cover steering gear motor bolts and a loosening steering wheel retaining bolt, plus 1 crash and 2 injuries reported.
- Steering complaints
- 25
- 26% of 97
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 65,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 3
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Power steering assist suddenly fails or cuts out while turning or backing up, triggering 'steer assist fault' or 'service advance trac' warnings.
- Steering wheel becomes extremely heavy or locks up completely, sometimes after restarting the engine.
- Electric power steering rack fails outright and requires replacement, even on vehicles with no other repair history.
- Steering wheel retaining bolt loosens, matching the separate recall for a bolt that can allow the wheel to detach.
- Vehicle pulls unexpectedly to one side while turning or braking, causing loss of control at low speed.
- Some owners report the steering failure happened while driving in traffic, leading to a crash after the wheel would not respond.
When 2014 Lincoln MKZ steering complaints were filed
First complaint Jun 29, 2015, latest Jan 26, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ
- NHTSA 19V632000Aug 29, 2019Steering116,160 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
- NHTSA 18V167000Mar 12, 2018Steering1,301,986 vehicles
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Risk: A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
- NHTSA 15V250000Apr 28, 2015Steering487,301 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Risk: If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
Steering complaints by MKZ model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many steering complaints does the 2014 Lincoln MKZ have?
- NHTSA lists 25 steering complaints for the 2014 MKZ, which is 26% of the 97 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a steering recall for the 2014 Lincoln MKZ?
- Yes. Three recalls apply: 19V632000 and 15V250000 cover steering gear motor bolts and a wax sealer fix, and 18V167000 covers a steering wheel retaining bolt that could loosen and let the wheel detach.
- At what mileage does steering usually fail on the 2014 MKZ?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2014 MKZ is 65,000 miles.
- Did the steering problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries linked to steering complaints on the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.
- Is the 2014 MKZ worse for steering complaints than other years?
- Yes, relative to other MKZ model years in this dataset, 2014 has the highest share at 26%, compared to lower percentages in most other years listed.