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2013 Lincoln MKZ Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Lincoln MKZ has 16 NHTSA steering complaints and 2 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

Steering
16
Electrical
14
Powertrain
12
Other
11
Structure
10
Engine
9
Latches & Locks
8
Brakes
6
Seat Belts
6
Wheels
5
Airbags
3

16

Complaints

2

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

Steering Recalls

19V632000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally so...

15V250000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2...

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Feb 12, 2026STEERINGI was slowing down to take a turn and I see an error message saying “power steering assist failure”....
Dec 13, 2024STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steerin...
Aug 1, 2024STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPower steering fault, Hard to steering.
May 13, 2024STEERINGWhen turn and more specifically u-turns or sharp turns, the steering is very hard. I noticed that th...
Feb 19, 2024STEERING,LANE DEPARTUREThe power steering suddenly stopped working as I was on the highway and couldn’t control my car with...
May 21, 2023STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds, the power ...
Apr 8, 2022STEERINGThe contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while her fiancé was making a left turn...
Oct 11, 2021STEERINGIntermittent power steering failures at low speeds - appears to be random. No warning lights or indi...
Feb 17, 2021STEERINGSTEERING STOPPED WORKING WHEN WE WERE LEAVING THE DRIVEWAY
Feb 13, 2020STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)I WAS DRIVING MY CAR AND ALL OF A SUDDEN MY POWER STEERING GOES OUT TRACTION CONTROL AND PARK HILL A...
Sep 21, 2019STEERINGWARNING THEN AFTER DRIVING LONGER (70 MILES) IT WOULD NOT STEER. HAD TO GO GET IT RESET. THE FLUID ...
Sep 13, 2019STEERINGI WAS DRIVING AND MY POWER STEERING SERVICE LIGHT CAME ON AND BECAME VERY HARD TO STEER AND NOW MY T...
Aug 10, 2015STEERING,POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER...
Oct 6, 2014STEERING,POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER:...
Jun 23, 2014STEERINGFOLLOWING DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE, NOT AN OVERLY DEEP PUDDLE, PERHAPS 3-4 INCHES, THE POWER ASSIST ...
Jun 4, 2014STEERINGINCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER TURNING RIGHT FROM A FULL STOP AT A STOP LIGHT ONTO CURVY ROAD WITH MODERATE...

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