The contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkt. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The contact stated that the steering wheel was seized. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact researched online and discovered nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) however, the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
| VIN Pattern | 2LMHJ5NK*DB****** |
| Drive Type | AWD/All-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 |
| Series | Town Car (Livery) |
| 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 |