Owners have filed 92 complaints
about the 2010 Lincoln MKT with NHTSA between 2009 and 2023.
The largest single group is the steering.
Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 9 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 100
Against the median year of the Lincoln MKT. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 17
3.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 46
27% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
44.9%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
911.1%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
44.9%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
1214.8%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
1316.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1923.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
1214.8%
150,000+ miles
89.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Dec 2009peak 10Feb 2023
Recalls on the 2010 Lincoln MKT
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 201928112,211 units in Canada
Suspension
Issue: On certain vehicles, a buildup of dirt and mud could cause the rear suspension toe links to break. This could result in a sudden loss of vehicle stability. Note: This problem affects vehicles operated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The unique soil properties in this region could make a toe link more likely to break. Safety Risk: A loss of stability could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to install improved rear suspension toe links.
Recall 20093281,977 units in Canada
Other
Certain vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 205 - Glazing Materials. The Standard specifies that glazing which meets the testing requirements be marked with the characters "ASI" in close proximity to the designation of the trademark. This information was inadvertently omitted from this location; however, it is marked in the upper portion of the windshield, on both sides. Correction: Since this does not pose any safety risk, no corrective action is required.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 30,609 milesReseda, CACrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT, IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT AT 4:05 PM. THE LINCOLN MKT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON AN ERRAND TO A SHOPPING MALL. THE DRIVER MADE A LEFT TURN, AND STOPPED FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. ON PROCEEDING TO MAKE A RIGHT-HAND TURN INTO THE SAME PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE TRAVELING SLOWLY, THERE WAS A BUMP/OR JERK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THIS IS THE POINT OF THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, IN SPITE OF THE DRIVER USING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER THE SIDEWALK AND CONTINUED INTO THE WALL OF A CVS DRUG STORE. THE WALL STALLED THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO "PARK," HIT THE STOP/IGNITION BUTTON AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED, THE POLICE OFFICER DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ONLY PROPERTY DAMAGE. HE INTERVIEWED THE DRIVER AND OBSERVED THE CAR STUCK IN THE WALL OF THE CVS STORE. HE WAS PRESENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INSURANCE AND DRIVERS' INFORMATION. THE FIRE DEPT ENSURE SAFETY OF THE BUILDING AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THEIR DEALERS MECHANIC DID NOT FIND A COMPUTER RECORD OF AN "ERROR MESSAGE." IN HIND-SIGHT THERE HAD BEEN A PREVIOUS LOW SPEED BUMP FOLLOWED BY A SURGE IN ACCELERATION BUT THIS OCCURRED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A STOP SIGN, THE DRIVER DID NOT ATTRIBUTED THIS AS MECHANICAL BECAUSE THE CAR WAS MOVING. IN THE 12/18/12 ACCIDENT THE DRIVER WAS TRYING TO STOP THE FORWARD PROGRESS AND THE LINCOLN MKT WOULD NOT RESPOND. *TR ..UPDATED 01/30/13 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT THE OWNER. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE MAY HAVE UNINTENTIONALLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND THE COMPUTER DID NOT RECORD AN ERROR. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC CHECKED THE THROTTLE, ETC AND THERE WAS NO SIGN THAT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM EXISTED. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT TO PURSUE THE COMPLAINT. 01/31/13
NHTSA complaint #10493242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,609 milesReseda, CACrash
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE INCIDENT OCCURRED IN A PARKING LOT, IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT AT 4:05 PM. THE LINCOLN MKT WAS BEING DRIVEN ON AN ERRAND TO A SHOPPING MALL. THE DRIVER MADE A LEFT TURN, AND STOPPED FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. ON PROCEEDING TO MAKE A RIGHT-HAND TURN INTO THE SAME PARKING SPOT, THE VEHICLE TRAVELING SLOWLY, THERE WAS A BUMP/OR JERK AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THIS IS THE POINT OF THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION, IN SPITE OF THE DRIVER USING THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OVER THE SIDEWALK AND CONTINUED INTO THE WALL OF A CVS DRUG STORE. THE WALL STALLED THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER PUT THE VEHICLE INTO "PARK," HIT THE STOP/IGNITION BUTTON AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED, THE POLICE OFFICER DID NOT FILE AN ACCIDENT REPORT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES ONLY PROPERTY DAMAGE. HE INTERVIEWED THE DRIVER AND OBSERVED THE CAR STUCK IN THE WALL OF THE CVS STORE. HE WAS PRESENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF INSURANCE AND DRIVERS' INFORMATION. THE FIRE DEPT ENSURE SAFETY OF THE BUILDING AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THEIR DEALERS MECHANIC DID NOT FIND A COMPUTER RECORD OF AN "ERROR MESSAGE." IN HIND-SIGHT THERE HAD BEEN A PREVIOUS LOW SPEED BUMP FOLLOWED BY A SURGE IN ACCELERATION BUT THIS OCCURRED AT AN INTERSECTION WITH A STOP SIGN, THE DRIVER DID NOT ATTRIBUTED THIS AS MECHANICAL BECAUSE THE CAR WAS MOVING. IN THE 12/18/12 ACCIDENT THE DRIVER WAS TRYING TO STOP THE FORWARD PROGRESS AND THE LINCOLN MKT WOULD NOT RESPOND. *TR ..UPDATED 01/30/13 *BF THE CONSUMER WAS THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE, BUT NOT THE OWNER. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE MAY HAVE UNINTENTIONALLY CONTRIBUTED TO THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND THE COMPUTER DID NOT RECORD AN ERROR. A CERTIFIED MECHANIC CHECKED THE THROTTLE, ETC AND THERE WAS NO SIGN THAT A MECHANICAL PROBLEM EXISTED. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT WANT TO PURSUE THE COMPLAINT. 01/31/13
NHTSA complaint #10493242 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,202 milesSAN Antonio, TXFire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ON SIX OCCASIONS A FLAME FOLLOWED BY BILLOWING BACK SMOKE HAS POURED FROM MY VEHICLE. EACH TIME THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE TURBOCHARGER - ONLY TO HAVE IT HAPPEN AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10468319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Davenport;Fl, FL
STEERING
I was driving home from work thru a construction area and all of a sudden my power steering/collision warning came on and the signal with the slippery tire car symbol. My power steering went out i almost hit a concrete wall but was able to steer car in development off main road Power steering out and will not operate. Says no recalls on 2010 but online same issue with 2012 and has recall im lucky i was seriously hurt or killed. Shooken up in Florida
NHTSA complaint #11509097 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Lockpport, IL
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Front sub frame rusted out completely on drivers side, passenger side is fine. The frame could separate at any time which could cause you to loss control of car without warning. Took car to get lower control arm replaced and repair shop saw rust damage to sub frame and took pictures. Called Ford to tell them about issue, they are having a dealer inspect it on 11/25/2022.
NHTSA complaint #11494289 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Crestwood, KY
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
4th time in 12 years that the moonroof has broken and the side shields that hold each side in place need to be replaced. This is a recurrent issue at least with me on this vehicle causing my roof to stay open until fixed. Not sure if tis because the roof is so big or if its just faulty equipment/engineering. But I think every three years is a bit much
NHTSA complaint #11482046 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Plum Branch, SC
POWER TRAIN
There is an apparent transmission issue and, according to my research, it is somewhat common with this model vehicle. There is an intermittent problem with shift delay and/or "jumping" during acceleration from first gear. Often happens at stopped position at light and is dangerous if turning in front of oncoming traffic. I was hoping for a recall on this issue, but guess I'll have to take it to a repair shop at my expense. As for any warning lights.... about a month ago, the check engine light came on while we were traveling, but went away on its own by the time we got home a couple days later, so don't know if it is related or not? Below ask when "incident"occurred, but it has happened multiple times so I will just list first approximate date.
NHTSA complaint #11450909 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ellenwood, GA
STEERING
I was driving the car and the power steering went completely out without warning and almost caused a serious collison. After researching the car I found that there were multile issues with the power steering modules on these vehicles, this car needs to be repaired by the manufacturer, this is a defect.
NHTSA complaint #11448564 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Columbia, MO
STEERING
The steering all of a sudden became impossible to turn the vehicle. I almost had an accident trying to get over to the shoulder. While pulling over on the shoulder the warning signal on the mirror didn’t tell me that another car was next to me. These issues could have cost me my life
NHTSA complaint #11438446 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Florissant, MO
POWER TRAIN
TURBO HAS GONE OUT BUT THIS MAKES THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHERS AND HAVE FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TURBOS! I NOTICE IT SMOKES EXCESSIVE AND WAS TOLD ITS A FIRE HAZARD AND NOT TO DRIVE ON HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET WHEN IT BEGAN LOSING POWER TO ACCELERATE!
NHTSA complaint #11407356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Florissant, MO
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TURBO HAS GONE OUT BUT THIS MAKES THE SECOND TIME THAT THIS HAD HAPPENED. I HAVE INVESTIGATED THIS PROBLEM WITH OTHERS AND HAVE FOUND THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE TURBOS! I NOTICE IT SMOKES EXCESSIVE AND WAS TOLD ITS A FIRE HAZARD AND NOT TO DRIVE ON HIGHWAY. THIS PROBLEM OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET WHEN IT BEGAN LOSING POWER TO ACCELERATE!
NHTSA complaint #11407356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 97,000 milesDracut, MA
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RE-STARTED AND THE STEERING REMAINED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THE CONTACT AGAIN ATTEMPTED TO TURN OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. GERVAIS LINCOLN, INC (24 REISS AVE, LOWELL, MA 01851, (978) 454-5696) WAS CONTACTED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT SUBJECTED TO A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 97,000.
NHTSA complaint #11366986 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,000 milesJonesboro, GA
STEERING
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, WHEN THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT STATED HE WAS ABLE TO PARK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO LOCAL DEALER MALL OF GEORGIA FORD LOCATED AT 4525 NELSON BROGDON BLVD, BUFORD, GA 30518, (678) 515-9339, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING STEERING MODULE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. UPON INFESTATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V340000 (STEERING), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
NHTSA complaint #11343938 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesColumbia, MO
STEERING
AT CERTAIN OF DRIVING OR STATIONARY THE POWER STEERING JUST QUITS WORKING AND THE VEHICLE IS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL OVER TO SAFETY. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #11311826 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 98,704 milesSalina, KS
ENGINE
CATASTROPHIC WATER PUMP FAILURE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING AND WHITE PLUMES BURST FROM THE EXHAUST. I WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO GET OFF THE HIGHWAY AND TO A SAFE PLACE BEFORE THE ENGINE FAILED COMPLETELY.
NHTSA complaint #11311336 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,646 milesHampton, GA
STEERING
ALTHOUGH THE WARNING WAS DISPLAYED, I WAS NOT AWARE THAT MY CAR ONLY HAD AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THIS TYPE OF ISSUE IS ONE THAT CAN TRULY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT SHOULD ONE IS DRIVING WHEN THEIR POWER STEERING GO OUT. THE POWER STEERING ON THIS CAR STOPS MORE THAN JUST YOUR STEERING WHEEL AND I FOR ONE THINK THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. IT'S A GOOD THING THAT I WAS PARKED AND GLAD BECAUSE MY DAUGHTER WAS WITH ME.
NHTSA complaint #11310589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,646 milesHampton, GA
SUSPENSION
ALTHOUGH THE WARNING WAS DISPLAYED, I WAS NOT AWARE THAT MY CAR ONLY HAD AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THIS TYPE OF ISSUE IS ONE THAT CAN TRULY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT SHOULD ONE IS DRIVING WHEN THEIR POWER STEERING GO OUT. THE POWER STEERING ON THIS CAR STOPS MORE THAN JUST YOUR STEERING WHEEL AND I FOR ONE THINK THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. IT'S A GOOD THING THAT I WAS PARKED AND GLAD BECAUSE MY DAUGHTER WAS WITH ME.
NHTSA complaint #11310589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 163,646 milesHampton, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ALTHOUGH THE WARNING WAS DISPLAYED, I WAS NOT AWARE THAT MY CAR ONLY HAD AN ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING. THIS TYPE OF ISSUE IS ONE THAT CAN TRULY CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT SHOULD ONE IS DRIVING WHEN THEIR POWER STEERING GO OUT. THE POWER STEERING ON THIS CAR STOPS MORE THAN JUST YOUR STEERING WHEEL AND I FOR ONE THINK THAT THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL. IT'S A GOOD THING THAT I WAS PARKED AND GLAD BECAUSE MY DAUGHTER WAS WITH ME.
NHTSA complaint #11310589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 93,000 milesTucson, AZ
STEERING
THE POWER STEERING CUTS OUT WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. ERROR MESSAGE STATES POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE, TYPICALLY DURING A HARD TURN AT LOW SPEED SUCH AS IN OR OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. 15V340000 RECALL IS FOR THE NEXT MODEL YEAR AND THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE STATED THIS VEHICLE CANNOT BE FIXED UNDER THAT RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11310458 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
STEERING
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A BRIDGE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNABLE TO TURN. DURING LEFT TURNS THE STEERING IS OFTEN VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER.
NHTSA complaint #11297160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
SUSPENSION
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A BRIDGE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNABLE TO TURN. DURING LEFT TURNS THE STEERING IS OFTEN VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER.
NHTSA complaint #11297160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ON A BRIDGE THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNABLE TO TURN. DURING LEFT TURNS THE STEERING IS OFTEN VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER.
NHTSA complaint #11297160 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesUnion, MO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I HAVE TWO COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE. 1. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEAR A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT WAS THE MOONROOF,. 2. THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND PUT COOLANT INTO MY OIL AND RUINED THE ENGINE. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE HAPPENED WAY TOO MANY TIMES FOR THIS NOT TO BE A RECALL ON BOTH OF THESE. MY CAR LITERALLY OVERHEATED OUT OF NOWHERE.
NHTSA complaint #11281057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesUnion, MO
ENGINE
I HAVE TWO COMPLAINTS ON THIS VEHICLE. 1. DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HEAR A LOUD EXPLOSION THAT WAS THE MOONROOF,. 2. THE WATER PUMP WAS DEFECTIVE AND PUT COOLANT INTO MY OIL AND RUINED THE ENGINE. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE HAPPENED WAY TOO MANY TIMES FOR THIS NOT TO BE A RECALL ON BOTH OF THESE. MY CAR LITERALLY OVERHEATED OUT OF NOWHERE.
NHTSA complaint #11281057 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,444 milesSandy, UT
STEERING
I PURCHASED THE CAR USED A MONTH AGO. TODAY IS THE SECOND DAY THAT AFTER STARTING THE CAR THE DASH DISPLAYED A POWER STEERING FAULT MESSAGE. SURE ENOUGH I CAN BARELY STEER THE CAR. EACH TIME I TURNED THE CAR OFF, WAITED 30 SECONDS, TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY.
NHTSA complaint #11279758 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,988 milesHarrison TWP, MI
POWER TRAIN
I HAVE A 2010 LINCOLN MKT AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE POWER STEERING. IT RANDOMLY STOPS WORKING AND IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR. I ALMOST HIT A MAILBOX TODAY BECAUSE THE STEERING BECAME SO STIFF AND THE ALERT CAME UP ON MY DASH. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2011 AND 2012 MODELS BUT THE NHTSA RECALL SHOULD INCLUDE THE 2010 MODELS AS WELL. I HAVE CHILDREN AND THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD! I WON'T EVEN BE ABLE TO RESELL THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION AS IT IS RANDOM. PLEASE CONSIDER LOOKING INTO THIS ISSUE PROMPTLY AS I CAN SEE THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS AND MY SITUATION IS NOT UNIQUE. I PRAY TO GOD I DON'T GET IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WILL TRY TO AVOID USING THE INTERSTATE IN MEANTIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! PLEASE UPDATE ME AT [[XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11278100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 90,988 milesHarrison TWP, MI
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
I HAVE A 2010 LINCOLN MKT AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE POWER STEERING. IT RANDOMLY STOPS WORKING AND IT DIFFICULT TO STEER THE CAR. I ALMOST HIT A MAILBOX TODAY BECAUSE THE STEERING BECAME SO STIFF AND THE ALERT CAME UP ON MY DASH. THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE 2011 AND 2012 MODELS BUT THE NHTSA RECALL SHOULD INCLUDE THE 2010 MODELS AS WELL. I HAVE CHILDREN AND THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY HAZARD! I WON'T EVEN BE ABLE TO RESELL THE CAR IN THIS CONDITION AS IT IS RANDOM. PLEASE CONSIDER LOOKING INTO THIS ISSUE PROMPTLY AS I CAN SEE THERE HAVE BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS AND MY SITUATION IS NOT UNIQUE. I PRAY TO GOD I DON'T GET IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANY OTHER OPTIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND WILL TRY TO AVOID USING THE INTERSTATE IN MEANTIME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME! PLEASE UPDATE ME AT [[XXX] OR [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11278100 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 83,000 milesReno, NV
STEERING
UPON STARTING THE CAR THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND A MESSAGE APPEARED SAYING STEERING MALFUNCTION.TWO DAYS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND VERY NEARLY CAUSED A CRASH.
NHTSA complaint #11244812 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.