2011 Lincoln MKT steering problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2011 Lincoln MKT — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“my power steering sensor fault light came on and it was recalled a while back & expired a few months ago unbeknownst to me.”
filed Jul 18, 2023
“The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKT. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became firm. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V340000 (Steering). The vehicle was…”
filed Jun 8, 2023
“Car begin smoking out of the back took car to dealership car oil was low. Car dealership refilled oil and told me to come back after driving 1000 miles. Car began smoking again like it was going to catch on fire took car in was told the turbo boost failed. Dealership mention that the turbo boost was previously…”
filed Mar 2, 2023
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 MKT years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 MKT | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 MKT | 8 | 15% |
| 2013 MKT | 31 | 45% |
| 2012 MKT | 19 | 70% |
| 2010 MKT | 28 | 43% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 Lincoln MKT
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.