16 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2010 Lincoln MKT. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Lincoln MKT based on all problems reported for the 2010 MKT.
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 developement 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Periodically getting "power steering assist fault" and the epas electric power steering quits working. Apparently there was a recall for this exact issue, but it only included 2011-2012 Lincoln Mkt/mks and Ford flex when it should have also included 2010 models. So far it has only happened when the vehicle is first started (stationary) and we've been able to get it to work again by shutting off the vehicle and restarting.
"power steering assist fault" light comes on and power steering locks up or becomes very difficult to steer. I barely avoided an accident. I had to stop the car in traffic because I couldn't steer the car. I found I could barely steer the car with great effort and was able to drive car to side of road. This very same issue appears to be across many Ford/Lincoln 2010-2013 models. There was a recall for apparently the exact issue in 2015 (included 2011-2013 Lincoln Mkt) but not the 2010 which I have. My car is experiencing the exact issue. A quick research online shows that this problem is experienced by many Ford/Lincoln cars sharing the same "electronic power steering assist" system. This is a very serious and dangerous issue! the steering of the car itself become locked and nearly inoperable while driving. . Read more...
Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkt. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the warning message power assist fault suddenly displayed and the steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The contact notified a local dealer (name unknown) who confirmed no recalls related to the power steering were outstanding for the VIN. The failure was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000. Jft.
Tl the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkt. While driving, the steering wheel became extremely difficult to manuever. The service power steering indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to morristown Ford Lincoln (1112 w morris blvd, morristown, TN 37813, (423) 586-5520) where it was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.
Driving in the highway the power steering got stock & almost loose control and I put over them the stering became hard to turn.
I was driving along and all of a sudden my power sterring went out, almost had a accident.
Sudden loss of steering assist. Messages appeared to "service advancetrack" and "service steering". Two incidences within 3 days. Both times the vehicle was in motion, once on an exit ramp and once on a state highway. Near loss of control due to the extremely difficult manual steering mode that resulted. Very unnerving and dangerous to suddenly lose steering while on the highway. Fortunately I was strong enough to maintain vehicle control. My wife may not have been so fortunate.
2010 Lincoln Mkt- we were traveling home on christmas eve 2015 in goffstown, nh when suddenly out of nowhere as we were turning a corner the steering wheel tightened up and just about locked into place in the turn. We had just got off the highway returning from my in-laws from 40 miles away. Luckily there was nobody in that intersection because I was clearly on the wrong side of the road after this happened and nearly missed going into the ditch. The time of day was also a blessing in disguise because it was just about midnight and we were almost home so the kids could open some gifts. I looked down at the dashboard and the service power steering/service traction control light was flashing. A bit late to say the least. We stopped on the side of the road after correcting the steering wheel with 2 hands and sat for a minute. Another blessing was we were less than a mile to home when this actually happened and being the time of day, we decided to continue on very slowly driving with absolutely no power steering and 2 hands gripped to the wheel. I am a truck driver/equipment operator by trade and have always taught myself to expect the unexpected which this was. My wife was going to drive home originally and I said I would and I am so glad I did because this may have had a different outcome especially if it happened at another time and place. The car is in our driveway as I make this complaint on christmas day and will be being towed to a dealer tomorrow. After doing some research online, I came across the other complaints with different years covered and now know there is a problem with other years and models with the pscm (power steering control module). Ford has a current recall (15s18) with the same problem listed. I am hoping that the investigation reopens a new recall for expanded years of these Mkt models and possibly others before someone gets killed.
Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkt. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the power steering indicator illuminated, and the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Mf.