2012 Lincoln MKT Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 71%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Lincoln MKT, 71% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Was driving to work and the old sistem shut down with out warning maintenance almost hit two cars begging me just the time to stop mi car turn engine off and on I just feel insecure I use this car to do uber and lift how I can work like this when I take look on internet found this page and lot complain like this to ford company”
NHTSA complaint #11170554, filed 2019-01, 56,890 miles“Twice I have received the message 'power steering fault' when starting my car. When this happens the steering wheel will not move or is hard to move. Luckily I haven't been driving down the highway when this has happened. I have seen recalls for other vehicles regarding this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #11245604, filed 2019-08, 69,950 miles“I started my 2012 Lincoln MKT 3.5l the steering was hard to turn and the dashboard error message reads 'power steering assist fault. I google it and it showed that the 'power steering assit fault error message was on recall on june 2015. I towed the car to Lincoln on 1610 waukegan ave glenview il, the service manager said after the diagnosis that the steering gear should be replaced. I said okay thinking that since the error message was on recall it will be free. But when I was picking the car I was charged $2806.21. My question is should I pay for this recall repaits?”
NHTSA complaint #11327594, filed 2020-06, 300,000 miles“Steering column motor grinds and clicks when extending and retracting. This occurs when starting and turning off the car. Steering wheel cannot be adjusted. It won't extend fully, or move up and down.”
NHTSA complaint #11172181, filed 2019-01, 84,445 miles“My 33,000 miles 2012 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost previously received a software-only update for Federal Safety Recall 15S18 (NHTSA Campaign 15V340). The Power Steering Assist Fault dash light has shown up on a trip out of town making it now completely unable to drive safely on the street. We took it to an independent mechanic who determined various codes of U3000, and UO428. The software update failed to protect the vehicle's electronic power steering system. The steering gear has now suffered a total internal electronic failure at only 33,000 miles, completely disabling the power steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #11772672, filed 2026-10Related recalls
- 15V340000Jun 2, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford Fusion vehicles without a 3.5L engine and Lincoln MKZ hybrid electric vehicles, 2011…Covers: Lincoln MKT 2011–2013, Ford Taurus 2011–2013, Flex 2011–2013 +4 more
Related 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 2012 Lincoln MKT
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Lincoln MKT
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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