Power Steering Failed problems of the 2010 Lincoln MKT

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.

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.

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkt. The contact stated that the eps warning indicator flashed regarding a power steering assist failure. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering); however, the 2011 models were included. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same failure as the recall campaign. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. Cannon Ford-Lincoln of starkville (12249 ms-182, starkville, ms 39759, (662) 323-1900) was contacted and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled for July 16, 2019. An independent mechanic diagnosed that there was a power steering electrical unit failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkt. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle at an undetermined speed the power steering suddenly failed making the steering wheel very difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer bob hurley Ford of tulsa located at 745 w. 51st st. Tulsa, ok. Who diagnosed that the electronic power assist had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000. Jft.

The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkt. While making a turn at approximately 30 mph, the power steering suddenly failed. The warning indicator illuminated after the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000.