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SteeringPart report

2009 Lincoln MKS Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
4%of 56 total for the year
Median mileage
38,146miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Lincoln MKS, 4% of the 56 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,146 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“New auto delivered 8/11/08 has spent 21 days in dealers repair shop to date. Defects that became know are stuck accelerator pedal (ford & dealer claim it never happened ) deluxe audio system that worked some of the time (dealer replaced) cracked steering column ( dealer repaired) not knowing what will happen next, requested that ford take back the car, which company refused. Car has design defects which affect the safety of the driver & passengers. Front headrests and middle window pillars make side visibility difficult. …”

NHTSA complaint #10255571, filed 2009-01, 3,292 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2015211%
20141227%
20136143%
2012847%
20112149%
20101529%
200924%

Other parts of the 2009 Lincoln MKS

Brakes
21 complaints
Air bags
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Other or unknown
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Lincoln MKS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology