The contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkt. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the power steering system failure warning light illuminated. The contact was unable to maneuver the steering wheel as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the power steering needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 15v340000 (steering); however, the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 12,980.
| VIN Pattern | 2LMHJ5AT*CB****** |
| 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 | 2012 |
| Series | MKT |
| 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 | 355 |
| Engine KW | 264.724 |
| Engine Displacement (L) | 3.5 |
| Engine Displacement (CC) | 3500 |
| Engine Displacement (CI) | 213.583 |
| 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 |