2010 Lincoln MKT steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 29 complaints for the 2010 Lincoln MKT, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 95,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 4 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 95,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkt. While driving approximately 35 MPH he noticed that the vehicle was pulling to the right and he could feel vibrations throughout the entire vehicle. He also heard a grinding noise whenever pressure was applied to the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the brakes were repaired. Approximately one week later the failures began to recur and the vehicle was taken back to the authorized dealer where the brakes were repaired again.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkt. While driving approximately 25-35 MPH, the service power steering warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle became very difficult to steer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 64,000.