Lincoln MKZ, MKS +1 more: Steering — electric power assist system

Affects Lincoln MKZ, MKS, MKT · 2011–2013 — about 394K vehicles.

The hazard

If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC). If dealers find any loss of steering assist DTCs, the steering gear will be replaced, free of charge. If, no codes are found during the PSCM inspection, the PSCM software will be updated, free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S18.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational