2010 Lincoln MKS: problems, recalls and reliability

“The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that upon placing her vehicle into park(P), the temperature gauge indicated that the engine was hot. The engine then failed to restart after the failure. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where she was informed that the water pump was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.”Owner report · Engine · Jul 2022

“I started my car and the error "power steering failure" came on, I was completely unable to turn the steering wheel. I turned the vehicle off and back on and it happened again. There was no warning and I can't turn it at all. I can't imagine what would have happened if I were driving it! This is a known issue and if the 2011's were recalled, and it is happening to this many people with a 2010, maybe they should do a recall on it as well!”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2021

“Electronic power steering went out. Took to local dealer 3 times---computer reset first time; second time came up 'electrical issue'. Third time computer said replace rack and pinion. Car purchased as cpo in 2013 from rochester, mn dealership with 17000 miles. Seven years later it has 47000 miles. This model was included in a recall starting with 2011 vehicles. Perhaps 2010 vehicles should be as well. Very dangerous to have this happen at highway speeds.”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2020

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mks. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact stated that the vehicle maintenance light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer gengras ford (225 new britain ave, plainville, ct 06062, (860) 793-8885). Upon investigation, the dealer associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 15v340000 (steering) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA to file a complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.”Owner report · Steering · Nov 2020

“The electrical power assisted steering failed again without warning. When this unit ceases operation, it also affects the vehicle power train by shutting down the traction control and the anti lock braking, it seems. When the electrical assist stop working, the vehicle is extremely difficult to control as it takes all the effort a person can muster to turn the steering wheel. This is a very bad steering system.”Owner report · Power Train · Jan 2020

“Tire went flat and lost all power steering. I could not even drive it to the nearest service station on the spare tire and had to have it towed. Safety recall on 2011 and newer but not on 2010 - this car has a dangerous power steering unit and you shouldn't have a car that's inoperable just because you have a flat tire.”Owner report · Steering · Jan 2020

“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mks. The contact stated that the driver's side headlight flashed intermittently while in operation. In addition, the front driver's side wheel made an abnormal squeaking noise while traveling under 25 mph. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 132,000.”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2019