| Issue ID | 1379842 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10991168 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKS |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 22/05/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the steering wheel locked without warning. The service advance track and power steering assist fault indicators illuminated. As a result, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The steering returned to normal once the vehicle was restarted. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in a recall and did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GARLAND, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHL9DK6DGXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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