Power steering assist failure messages
Stiff steering or complete loss of steering assist, often without warning
Check engine light: On
Recurring 'power steering assist failure' messages cause stiff steering or complete loss of steering assist, often without warning at various speeds — the largest single complaint category for this vehicle.
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Door latches failing, some VINs excluded from recall
Doors not closing while driving
Check engine light: On
Door latches fail or doors don't close while driving — multiple owners note a recall existed but their specific VINs were not included.
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Transmission shifts unexpectedly between gears while in motion
A collision hazard
Check engine light: On
The transmission shifts unexpectedly between gears (Drive to Neutral/Park) while in motion, a collision hazard.
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Fuel leaking "at alarming rate"
One incident resulted in an engine fire
Check engine light: On
Fuel leaks 'at alarming rate' from fuel lines, with one incident resulting in an engine fire.
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Brake pedal sinks to the floor, complete fluid loss
Significantly extends stopping distance
Check engine light: On
The brake pedal sinks to the floor with complete fluid loss, significantly extending stopping distance.
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Rear seat belt retractor stuck in the down position
Prevents the seat back from returning upright
Check engine light: Off
The rear seat belt retractor gets stuck in the down position, preventing the seat back from returning upright.
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Lincoln MKZ Key Stuck in Ignition Lock Cylinder With Shifting and Electrical Issues
The key is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder with shifting and electrical issues
Check engine light: Off
The key is stuck in the ignition lock cylinder with shifting and electrical issues. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 54 owner reports on file.
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Trunk Lid May Not Latch Closed
The trunk lid may not latch closed
Check engine light: Off
The trunk lid may not latch closed. This is among the more frequently reported issues on this generation, with 20 owner reports on file.
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Recurring 'power steering assist failure' messages causing stiff steering or complete loss of steering assist are the largest single complaint category. Door latches fail or doors don't close while driving, with multiple owners noting a recall existed but their specific VINs were not included.