| Issue ID | 1434701 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11056590 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKS |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 24/12/17 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mks. While driving 30 mph, the advanced service indicator illuminated and the steering wheel became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (tindol ford, 1901 e. Franklin blvd, gastonia, nc 28054) where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was not repaired due to a blockage to the power steering module. The vehicle was previously repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 161000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHL9EK6DGXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 30 |
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