2013 Lincoln MKT steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 32 complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKT, 35% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 35% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 111,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 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 | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 111,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact stated that the steering locked up while driving and the vehicle lost control and ran into a sign. The sign was on the other side of the road. The front bumper was torn off, the fender was bent and the rearview on the driver's side was also torn off. There were no injuries. The contact not sure if a police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for that issue and referred him to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 119,000.
Was driving under 35MPH and suddenly alarm warning sign came on and steering got too hard to turn. I struggled to turn left with a lot force. Steering system adult, lane keeping system serve required all came on