2013 Lincoln MKZ Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 15%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the steering of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, 15% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving and my power steering service light came on and became very hard to steer and now my traction control light is on. It tells me to have serviced immediately but when I call Lincoln dealership they tell me they can't even get me in til october 16th. I am now concerned that I may end up in a crash. I can't believe this is not a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11255515, filed 2019-09, 91,186 miles“I was driving my car and all of a sudden my power steering goes out traction control and park hill assist all flash. This is the second time it has happened traveling 70 MPH . I was able to get off of the road but had a difficult time turning the wheel as it felt like it was almost locked. Please advise. Thanks”
NHTSA complaint #11309208, filed 2020-02, 98,625 miles“Following driving through a puddle, not an overly deep puddle, perhaps 3-4 inches, the power assist malfunction message appeared and the power steering turned off. After allowing the car to dry, the failure cleared for a short time but comes back on within 5 miles of driving. Taking car to dealer for service.”
NHTSA complaint #10605478, filed 2014-06, 9,800 miles“Incident occurred after turning right from a full stop at a stop light onto curvy road with moderate downhill slope and construction barricades on the passenger side. Traffic was approaching in opposite lane. Road was curving to the right. Front collision avoidance audible alarm and flashing red light activated. At the same time, another alarm sounded and a warning screen came the dashboard indicating that there was a malfunction in the power assist steering. The steering wheel became nearly impossible to turn, and the car began to veer into oncoming traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10596288, filed 2014-06, 7,071 miles“The power steering suddenly stopped working as I was on the highway and couldn’t control my car without warning. It started working momentarily and then stopped again. It’s been over 24 hours. The fuses were checked. At the same time that the steering went out two messages appeared. “Lane keeping sys malfunction” and “steering loss stop safety”. It is available for inspection currently.”
NHTSA complaint #11572980, filed 2024-02Related recalls
- 19V632000Aug 29, 2019Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or…Covers: Lincoln MKZ 2013–2016, Ford Fusion 2013–2016, Edge 2015–2016 +1 more
- 15V250000Apr 28, 2015Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and…Covers: Lincoln MKZ 2013–2015, Ford Fusion 2013–2015, Edge 2015
Related service bulletins
- 10152466Nov 1, 20182013-2019 vehicles equipped with a LKS system with customer complaints of steering wheel vibration, steering pull or vehicle drift may be due to an alert and/or steering aid…
- 10144947Aug 24, 2018When connecting the Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford Diagnosis and Repair System (FDRS) to the DLC located on the driver side…
- 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…
- 10090662Oct 10, 2016When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make…
- 10092562Aug 22, 2016When hooking up the vehicle communication module (vcm) and integrated diagnostic system (ids) to the dlc located on the driver side under the steering column at the gwm, make…
- 10081009Jun 2, 2016Steering column controls inoperative with possible u0212 - built on or before 3/20/2015
- 10058226Mar 1, 2015Ford fusion/mkz, 2015 mkc, 2015 mustang- bulletin regarding intermittently, the steering column controls fails with possible uo212 in multiple modules.
- 10057863Sep 1, 2014Ford/lincoln: power steering control module (pscm) is exhibiting u0415 diagnostic trouble code (dtc), but clears and short time later, returns. Model 2013-15 fusion, mkz.
- 10056252Apr 24, 2014Lincoln: the heated steering wheel module (hswm) passes network test, but fails on demand self test when heated steering wheel function fails to operate properly. Model 2013-2014…
- 10055639Feb 1, 2014Lincoln: after a module programming procedure is done, the heated steering wheel would be inoperative and would need verification the heated steering wheel module (hswm) passes a…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 14% |
| 2017 | 6 | 4% |
| 2016 | 12 | 19% |
| 2015 | 8 | 10% |
| 2014 | 25 | 26% |
| 2013 | 16 | 15% |
| 2012 | 20 | 14% |
| 2011 | 19 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsWheels
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ
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