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SteeringPart report

2015 Lincoln MKZ Steering Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
10%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
88,400miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ, 10% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,400 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

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.

“Driving at highway speed in the middle lane during heavy rain. Suddenly the steering became almost rigid. Fortunately we were able to get to the side of the road without incident. The car had recently been recalled and repaired regarding the bolts on the power steering assist module. Obviously there remains an inherent design flaw in the steering assist function, disabling steering capability that could have proven fatal. The steering module has been replaced but we have lost confidence in the vehicle.”

NHTSA complaint #11306498, filed 2020-02, 56,000 miles

“On june 20th 2018 while turning onto a city street at about 15 miles per hour the power steering suddenly failed locking the steering wheel. It took tremendous effort to turn the steering wheel to control the car. Because of the slow speed I was able to stop the car just before going off the road. At the same time several lights on the dash board lit up or were flashing. Once I stopped the car I turned the engine off. I waited a few minutes and restarted the car. When I started the car the steering worked fine and no lights were illuminated. …”

NHTSA complaint #11144603, filed 2018-11, 28,967 miles

“My vehicle experienced a sudden Electric Power Steering (EPS) failure resulting in loss of steering assist. The dealer confirmed the EPS rack failed and stated this issue has occurred on other Ford vehicles. My VIN is not included in the existing EPS recall, but the symptoms and failure match the recalled vehicles exactly. The repair cost is approximately $5,400. This is a safety‑critical failure that occurred without warning and created a hazardous driving situation. I am requesting NHTSA review this issue for potential recall expansion. …”

NHTSA complaint #11735164, filed 2026-05

“The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the contact became aware that the steering wheel was loose. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that there was a recall associated with the failure, however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V167000 (STEERING); however, the VIN was not included. The contact stated that the failure had been occurring for approximately two years. …”

NHTSA complaint #11761652, filed 2026-09, 160,000 miles

“The contact's husband owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, a message indicating power steering failure was displayed. The contact drove to the residence and parked and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated while restarting the vehicle, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The Service Advancetrac warning light was illuminated. An independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle at the residence and informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V632000 (Steering). …”

NHTSA complaint #11551007, filed 2023-10, 88,400 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019314%
201764%
20161219%
2015810%
20142526%
20131615%
20122014%
20111913%
201011%
200933%
200810%

Other parts of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ

Brakes
16 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
12 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2015 Lincoln MKZ

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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