| Issue ID | 1099989 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10626066 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKT |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 21/10/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact stated he heard a loud clunking noise when turning . The vehicle was taken to dealer. The dealer stated the entire steering shaft assembly would need to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure persisted. The dealer then stated both lower suspension arms and bushing brackets would need repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 17,243. Remailed 10/01/14*lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 17243 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FRESNO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 2L1MJ5LK2DBXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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