2013 Lincoln MKS steering problems
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2013 Lincoln MKS — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving home in the center lane on the XXX[XXX] Parkway, my steering wheel locked suddenly, preventing me from turning left or right. As I used my full strength to turn right against the tightness of the steering wheel, trying to get off at the next possible exit, the power to the steering…”
filed Aug 13, 2026
“The Lincoln was parked. When I started the car, the steering wheel would not move at all to the right or left. Simultaneously, the warning appeared that said, Power steering fault. The car was towed to the dealership. They diagnosed the car and fixed the software and replaced the steering module…”
filed Aug 8, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles have electric power steering assist systems that may shut down as a…Campaign 15V340000 · Jun 2, 2015
Steering problems in other MKS years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 MKS | 12 | 27% |
| 2011 MKS | 21 | 49% |
| 2010 MKS | 15 | 29% |
| 2009 MKS | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2013 Lincoln MKS
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.