| Issue ID | 1282681 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10864439 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKT |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 09/05/16 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. While driving 5 mph, the power steering failed. Prior to the failure, the power steering assist warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering control module was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering); however, the vin was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RICHMOND, VA |
| VIN pattern | 2LMHJ5AT7DBXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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