| Issue ID | 1547992 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11189950 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKS |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/03/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 lincoln mks. The contact stated that the steering wheel seized. While driving at low speeds, the power steering assist indicator illuminated and prevented the contact from turning the steering wheel. The contact had to turn the steering wheel with force. The contact was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was towed to ford lincoln long-lewis (2551 john hawkins parkway, birmingham, alabama, 35244, (205)-989-3673) where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear rack and pinion assembly failed. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | BERGMINGHAM, AL |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHL9EK0EGXXXXXX |
| 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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