Steering Failed problems of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz hybrid. The contact stated while making a turn from a stop sign, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. As a result, the vehicle was hit on the front passenger side by another vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag deployed injuring his girlfriend. His girlfriend sustained cuts to the stomach as the contact stated it seemed that metal shrapnel had deployed from the air bag. The passenger in the rear middle also sustained injuries to the hip. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The contact stated prior to the collision, he contacted st auto sales inc (4545 glenwood rd, decatur, GA) to make them aware of the steering wheel failure. The contact stated that they advised him to add steering fluid to the reservoir. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis after the collision. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. When attempting to move the vehicle into the left lane, a beeping sound was heard and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the check engine, power steering service now, and advancetrac system indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power assist and steering gear failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 101,069.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz hybrid. The contact stated that while entering her driveway going about 3 mph, the steer seized with the power steer assist and trac control. Warning light illuminated. The contact managed to drive the vehicle to the dealer were a diagnseds test was eepofrd and deptwemined that the steering assist failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the contact mentioned that the dealer griffin phillis Ford PA-257, seneca, PA 16346 (814) 676-9295 reprogramed the steering 3 additional times but the same failure recurred muilple time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with cas(24287519) but no further assistance was taken. The contact mention NHTSA campaign:15v340000 (steering) as a possible failure to the solution. The failure mileage was approxmently 74,700. Ck.