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2013 LINCOLN MKZ STEERING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #19V632000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's steering system has a small part called the electric power assist system that helps make steering easier. This part is at risk of being damaged by road salt or other corrosion.
Risk if Unfixed
If the damage happens, you might lose power steering assist, making it harder to steer your vehicle, especially at low speeds. This could increase your risk of getting into an accident.
Free Fix
Ford will fix your vehicle for free by replacing the damaged bolts and applying a protective coating to prevent future damage. If the bolts are already broken or missing, they'll replace the entire steering gear instead. The dealership will contact you to schedule the repair, which is already underway.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ, 2015-2016 Ford Edge, and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles originally sold, or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear motor bolts and apply a wax sealer. If any of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S26.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #15V250000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The recall affects the electric power steering system on your vehicle, specifically the bolts that hold the steering gear motor in place. These bolts can corrode from exposure to snow, water, or road salt.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode and break, your vehicle's power steering might stop working, making it harder to steer, especially at slow speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You'll be notified by Ford, and they'll fix the problem for free. Dealers will apply a protective sealer to the bolts and replace them if necessary. If the bolts are broken, they'll install a new steering gear to ensure your power steering works properly.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 3, 2012, to March 20, 2015, and 2015 Ford Edge vehicles manufactured February 26, 2015, to February 28, 2015, and originally sold, or currently registered in, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia. In the affected vehicles, snow or water containing road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor attachment bolts.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply sealer and replace the steering gear motor bolts as required. If one or more of the steering gear motor attachment bolts are broken or missing, a new steering gear will be installed in the vehicle. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S14.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other LINCOLN MKZ 2013 Recalls

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 recalls
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 recall
POWER TRAIN
1 recall
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
SEATS
1 recall

Other LINCOLN MKZ Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2015
11 recalls
2014
14 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
7 recalls
2010
9 recalls
2009
7 recalls
2008
5 recalls
2007
5 recalls
2006
4 recalls

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