2010 Lincoln MKS Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 29%of 51 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 2010 Lincoln MKS, 29% of the 51 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I started my car and the error power steering failure came on, I was completely unable to turn the steering wheel. I turned the vehicle off and back on and it happened again. There was no warning and I can't turn it at all. I can't imagine what would have happened if I were driving it! This is a known issue and if the 2011's were recalled, and it is happening to this many people with a 2010, maybe they should do a recall on it as well!”
NHTSA complaint #11404491, filed 2021-03, 135,000 miles“While driving, on rt. 264 the epas steering turned off without warning. My wife had to fight to get the vehicle to the side of the road. The effort to turn the steering wheel was so great that I had to take over from my wife. It took all my effort to turn the steering wheel, it was so stiff. I took the vehicle to the dealer today and had it checked out. They reported that it was caused by low tire pressure. There were no warnings from the TPMS. …”
NHTSA complaint #11279383, filed 2019-11, 95,500 miles“The power steering intermittently fails upon starting the vehicle, or twice while driving. Both times driving, I was traveling about 40 MPH on a rural street, and was able to pull directly into a parking lot that was parallel to the road which required little steering. If you shut the vehicle off, and restart the car, it usually resets itself. Please be advised that when the power assist stops working, it takes extreme strength to maneuver the vehicle. I have a 1965 mustang without power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10860262, filed 2016-04, 85,230 miles“The electrical power assisted steering failed again without warning. When this unit ceases operation, it also affects the vehicle power train by shutting down the traction control and the anti lock braking, it seems. When the electrical assist stop working, the vehicle is extremely difficult to control as it takes all the effort a person can muster to turn the steering wheel. This is a very bad steering system.”
NHTSA complaint #11301534, filed 2020-01, 100,000 miles“Electronic power steering went out. Took to local dealer 3 times---computer reset first time; second time came up 'electrical issue'. Third time computer said replace rack and pinion. Car purchased as cpo in 2013 from rochester, mn dealership with 17000 miles. Seven years later it has 47000 miles. This model was included in a recall starting with 2011 vehicles. Perhaps 2010 vehicles should be as well. Very dangerous to have this happen at highway speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #11394950, filed 2021-02, 47,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10095995Nov 17, 2016Some 2010-2016 epas equipped vehicles may exhibit steering related noises. The workshop manual (wsm) diagnostic procedures have been updated in section 211-02. When diagnosing…
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2010 Lincoln MKS
10 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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.
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