The contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the light changed, and the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the contact attempted to turn the steering wheel and the steering wheel was firm. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed and determined that the steering rack and pinion gears needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering). The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
| VIN Pattern | 2LMHJ5FK*DB****** |
| Drive Type | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg) |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD. |
| Make | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKT |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Body Class | Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) |
| Vehicle Type | MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV) |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Manufacturer | Ford |
| Engine HP | 303 |
| Engine KW | 225.947 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.7 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3700 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 225.788 |
| Other Engine Info | Ti-VCT |
| Primary Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Brake System Type | Hydraulic |
| Front Air Bags | 1st Row (Driver and Passenger) |
| Side Air Bag | 1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows |
| Seat Belts | Manual |
| Plant Company Name | Oakville |
| Plant City | OAKVILLE |
| Plant State | ONTARIO |
| Plant Country | CANADA |