general problems of the 2010 Lincoln MKS

No power steering and power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced. Also, that the oem part was no longer available, so they had to use after market part and would not guarantee the labor. 3 months later same problem. There is a recall for 2011-2013 same car with the same problem, but not for 2010. Defective epas system causing the failure. Spoke to Lincoln concierge and Ford concierge and they would not help with a remedy or with dealer support.

My car will intermittently (more times than not) lose its power steering assist, making it almost impossible for me to drive. I've had the car looked at, replaced the rack and pinion assembly, put on new tires, ran a diagnostic, and the car still lacks power steering most of the time. When starting the vehicle, the wheel will lock up, and the message "power steering assist fault" displays, no matter how many times I try to restart the car and allow the computer to reset, the fault does not go away. I rarely have times when I can drive with a power steering assist. The car has become a serious problem because I cannot get to work or school safely; when driving the other day, the power steering went out, and I was almost in an accident. I believe that there is a defect in the 2010 Mks, just like there was with the other years that were recalled, the fact that this issue has cost me so much money (and I cannot get out from under the car, I would if I could), and still puts me at risk for serious injury is seriously concerning.

The 2011 through 2013 Lincoln Mks were recalled for the electric power steering assist suddenly going out and it is the same on this car and could have gotten someone seriously hurt these need to be added to the recall thanks for looking.

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the vehicle maintenance light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer gengras Ford (225 new britain Ave, plainville, CT 06062, (860) 793-8885). Upon investigation, the dealer associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

While driving, on rt. 264 the epas steering turned off without warning. My wife had to fight to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The effort to turn the steering wheel was so great that I had to take over from my wife. It took all my effort to turn the steering wheel, it was so stiff. I took the vehicle to the dealer today and had it checked out. They reported that it was caused by low tire pressure. There were no warnings from the tpms. I was told that, in the case of a reoccurrance, that simply inflating the tires would not suffice, but that the system would need to be reset by a Ford diagnostic computer.

Tl the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mks. While driving approximately 70 mph, the power steering seized and the contact was unable to maneuver the vehicle. The power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted several times in order to resume normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, mac haik's southway Ford (located at 7979 interstate 35 access rd, san antonio, TX 78224, (210) 922-2222) was informed of the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 110,722.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mks. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact power off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, the contact was able to drive normal. The vehicle was taken to Lincoln dealer, located at 1010 n main st, cedar city, ut 84721, (435) 586-9435, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall and did not offer further assistance. The approximate failure mileage 78,000. Aw.

Loss of steering power, took it to dealership, they reset it and reset it. Now one week later it did the same thing.

2010 Lincoln Mks power steering would not function, did this 5 times . Had to turn car off turn steering very hard a couple times and then restart power steering returned. Last time this happened 10/31/2010.