2010 LINCOLN MKT- WE WERE TRAVELING HOME ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2015 IN GOFFSTOWN, NH WHEN SUDDENLY OUT OF NOWHERE AS WE WERE TURNING A CORNER THE STEERING WHEEL TIGHTENED UP AND JUST ABOUT LOCKED INTO PLACE IN THE TURN. WE HAD JUST GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY RETURNING FROM MY IN-LAWS FROM 40 MILES AWAY. LUCKILY THERE WAS NOBODY IN THAT INTERSECTION BECAUSE I WAS CLEARLY ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE ROAD AFTER THI…
2010 lincoln MKT steering problems
moderate 28 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
28
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25-35 MPH, THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HERTRICH CAPITOL LINCOLN (1127 S DUPONT HWY, DOVER, DE 19901, (302) 241-0087) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING GEAR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTU…
DRIVING IN THE HIGHWAY THE POWER STEERING GOT STOCK & ALMOST LOOSE CONTROL AND I PUT OVER THEM THE STERING BECAME HARD TO TURN
I PURCHASED THE CAR USED A MONTH AGO. TODAY IS THE SECOND DAY THAT AFTER STARTING THE CAR THE DASH DISPLAYED A POWER STEERING FAULT MESSAGE. SURE ENOUGH I CAN BARELY STEER THE CAR. EACH TIME I TURNED THE CAR OFF, WAITED 30 SECONDS, TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND THE PROBLEM WENT AWAY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND STEERING WHEEL LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE RETURNING TO NORMAL OPERATION. THE POWER STEERING ASSIST WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS RE-STARTED AND THE STEERING REMAINED IN THE LOCKED POSITION. THE CONTACT AGAIN…
The steering all of a sudden became impossible to turn the vehicle. I almost had an accident trying to get over to the shoulder. While pulling over on the shoulder the warning signal on the mirror didn’t tell me that another car was next to me. These issues could have cost me my life
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2010 lincoln MKT?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 28 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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