| Issue ID | 1596372 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11252100 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 28/08/19 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. When attempting to move the vehicle into the left lane, a beeping sound was heard and the steering wheel became difficult to turn. In addition, the check engine, power steering service now, and advancetrac system indicators illuminated. The contact was able to drive to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electric power assist and steering gear failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The approximate failure mileage was 101,069. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 101069 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | ROSENBURG, OR |
| VIN pattern | 3LNDL2L31BRXXXXXX |
| 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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