2013 Lincoln MKS Steering Problems
NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How steering ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 141 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2013 Lincoln MKS overview page.
What owners report
“The electric power steering assist system shut down and the lane keep assist warning appeared and the steering wheel immediately became difficult to maneuver to…”NHTSA complaint 11540657 — filed 08/24/2023
“While driving down the road, my carâs power steering gave out when pulling into the gas station. The information center stated that my power steering…”NHTSA complaint 11527679 — filed 06/19/2023
“while driving the power steering would lock , I check and found out that 2913 lincoln mks was recall but my vehicle ID did not…”NHTSA complaint 11512524 — filed 03/18/2023
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Steering complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Lincoln MKS have steering problems?
Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2013 Lincoln MKS: 56 of 141 complaints on file (39.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2013 Lincoln MKS have in total?
141 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and 18 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's steering category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
