2012 Lincoln MKT - STEERING Failure Complaint (#b12129)

2012 Lincoln MKT

  • Date of Incident: Jul-29, 2024
  • Date complaint filed: Aug-13, 2024
  • Failed components: STEERING

The recall work was done on 10/27/2015. Ford lincoln knows there is a problem with the power steering. They will not redo the work that needs to be done properly because of their faulty power steering module. They did not replace the module; they only made an adjustment to it. I almost had an accident because of the faulty power steering. When it went out it is almost impossible to turn the steering wheel. This problem could have created a serious accident with another vehicle, property or even a pedestrian. Anyone owning one of these vehicles could have the same serious problem. I am on limited income and cannot afford to have the problem repaired. I should not have to pay for the repair since ford lincoln knows it is a problem. What happened to me was when i was making a turn around a corner the power steering when out and i almost hit a car. I struggled to get it into a parking lot. The driver of the other car followed me in to curse me out. I told him what happened. He got in and checked it and saw it was not working properly. He was nice to offer to drive it to my home a short distance away. His wife followed us in his car. He was strong enough to turn the wheel. He told me to never drive it again that it was dangerous to drive. Ford should correct the problem since it is dangerous when it suddenly goes out.

Vehicle VIN Info

VIN Pattern2LMHJ5AT*CB******
Drive TypeFWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Gross Vehicle Weight RatingClass 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANY OF CANADA, LTD.
MakeLINCOLN
ModelMKT
Model Year2012
SeriesMKT
Body ClassSport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Vehicle TypeMULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine ManufacturerFord
Engine HP355
Engine KW264.724
Engine Displacement (L)3.5
Engine Displacement (CC)3500
Engine Displacement (CI)213.583
Primary Fuel TypeGasoline
Brake System TypeHydraulic
Front Air Bags1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Side Air Bag1st and 2nd and 3rd Rows
Seat BeltsManual
Plant Company NameOakville
Plant CityOAKVILLE
Plant StateONTARIO
Plant CountryCANADA
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