2013 Lincoln MKZ steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 16 complaints for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 11% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Incident occurred after turning right from a full stop at a stop light onto curvy road with moderate downhill slope and construction barricades on the passenger side. Traffic was approaching in opposite lane. Road was curving to the right. Front collision avoidance audible alarm and flashing red light activated. At the same time, another alarm sounded and a warning screen came the dashboard indicating that there was a malfunction in the power assist steering.
Following driving through a puddle, not an overly deep puddle, perhaps 3-4 inches, the power assist malfunction message appeared and the power steering turned off. After allowing the car to dry, the failure cleared for a short time but comes back on within 5 miles of driving. Taking car to dealer for service.
Other problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ
- Electrical system 17 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 15 complaints