Lincoln MKZ steering problems
127 complaint narratives mention steering terms.
Key facts
1,655 owner complaints analyzed
32 distinct recall campaigns
63,986 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2020 model years. Data snapshot: . 730 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Steering behavior evidence
127 of 1,655 complaints match this topic (7.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10384574 · 2011-02-26 (February 26, 2011)
RUBBING NOISE EXPERIENCED WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD (BELOW 32 F). ALSO RUBBING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT LEFT SUSPENSION, POSSIBLY THE STRUT. EXPERIENCE THE NOISE WHEN TURNING OR WHEN ENCOUNTERING SMALL BUMPS ON THE ROAD. 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10384574 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10730716 · 2015-06-26 (June 26, 2015)
MY WIFE AND I WERE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AFTER A WOMAN, WHO CLAIMS TO HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP, SIDESWIPED THE CAR IMMEDIATELY AHEAD OF US ON A 2-LANE ROAD. IN AN ATTEMPT TO AVOID A HEAD-ON COLLISION, I SWERVED OFF THE ROAD TO THE RIGHT. SHE ACCELERATED, TURNED LEFT AND GOT IN FRONT OF US AND WE COLLIDED WITH HE RIGHT FRONT FENDER AT THE WHEEL-WELL. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AND THE FRONT END WAS CRUSHED. I WAS DRIVING AND MY LEFT ARM WAS BROKEN. THE LITTLE AIRBAG IN THE STEERING COLUMN HIT ME IN THE CHEST, BRUISED ME, AND CAUSED SE…
Owner-reported narrative. 131,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10730716 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11044674 · 2017-11-08 (November 8, 2017)
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AREA AND THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED MONTHS AGO. THE FAILURE CONTINUED WHILE WAITING TO RECEIVE THE REMEDY AND PARTS FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (STATE COLLEGE FORD-LINCOLN, 3140 W COLLEGE AVE, STATE COLLEGE, PA 16801, [phone removed]) HAD NOT YET DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A TIME FRAME FROM THE MANUFACTURER TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS N…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11044674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11123099 · 2018-08-28 (August 28, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE THE CONTACT'S SON WAS DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, A LINCOLN TOWN CAR CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE QUARTER PANEL OF THE VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT'S SON STRUCK THE STEERING WHEEL AND SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE CHEST, HEAD, AND BRUISES. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS RECEIVED AT THE HOSPITAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. IT WAS UNDETERMINED IF THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS …
Owner-reported narrative. 113,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11123099 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10360876 · 2010-10-18 (October 18, 2010)
2008 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES REGARDING UNRESOLVED DRIVER DISTRACTIONS *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE DISPLAYS ON THE MESSAGE CENTER SUCH AS THE ODOMETER, COMPASS AND RADIO ARE UNREADABLE ON A REASONABLY BRIGHT DAY WITHOUT SERIOUS PROLONGED DISTRACTION FROM THE ROADWAY. THE CONSUMER STATED THERE IS NO ILLUMINATION CONTROL TO INCREASE VISIBILITY AND THE DISPLAY SURFACES ARE GLOSSY, EASILY REFLECTING NEARBY IMAGES. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE ADDED SOME FLAT BLACK TAPE TO THE TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN AND WHEEL WHICH HAS HELPED A LITTLE WIT…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10360876 at NHTSA ↗