2014 Lincoln MKZ steering problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2014 Lincoln MKZ — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering gear stopped working, caused the car to lock up steering while driving simalar as recall 19s26. We feel this car should added to the current recalls for this same matter.”
filed Jan 26, 2026
“A light came on for steering loss, stop safely and lock down my car. We are unable to drive it. The issue is the same to the recall number 19526 and possibly number 18508. Which my car is listed. The steering becsme difficult to turn and then eventually the light came on for steering loss and the…”
filed Aug 9, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor…Campaign 19V632000 · Aug 29, 2019
- Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while…Campaign 18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018
- In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may…Campaign 15V250000 · Apr 28, 2015
Steering problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 MKZ | 6 | 5% |
| 2016 MKZ | 12 | 19% |
| 2015 MKZ | 7 | 9% |
| 2013 MKZ | 16 | 15% |
| 2012 MKZ | 20 | 14% |
| 2011 MKZ | 19 | 13% |
| 2010 MKZ | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 MKZ | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2014 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.