2012 Lincoln MKZ steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became difficult to steer in either direction. No warning light was illuminated. The message "Power Steering Assist Fault" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had…”
filed Nov 6, 2025
“My car has lost powering steering three times now. I have replaced the rack and pinion module twice and I’m fixing to a third time. This has happened all within the last 3.5 years”
filed Jun 15, 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
Related service bulletins
Some 2010-2012 Fusion/Milan and 2011-2012 MKZ vehicles equipped with a 2.5L or 3.0L engine and electronic power assist steering (EPAS), a remanufactured replacement steering gear (MU2Z-3V504-ARM) is available which is…
SSM 51666 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2023
Steering problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 MKZ | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 MKZ | 12 | 19% |
| 2015 MKZ | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 MKZ | 25 | 26% |
| 2013 MKZ | 16 | 15% |
| 2011 MKZ | 19 | 13% |
| 2010 MKZ | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 MKZ | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ
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.