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2015 LINCOLN MKZ STEERING Recalls

3 recalls Highest severity: Critical

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for STEERING issues.

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STEERING Safety Recalls

Critical #19V632000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The electric power steering system in your Fusion or Edge is made up of a motor and bolts that help turn your wheels. In certain 2013-2016 models, road salt and other corrosive substances can damage these bolts.
Risk if Unfixed
If the bolts corrode and break, the power steering could fail, making it harder to steer your vehicle, especially at lower speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially in tight spaces or when stopping.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the damaged bolts and apply a protective coating to prevent future corrosion. If the bolts are already broken, they'll install a new steering gear motor. This repair is completely free, and you should schedule it when you get your notification.
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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 #18V167000 Plain English
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STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The retaining bolt in your steering wheel is what keeps your wheel attached to your dashboard. In some 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion models, this bolt can come loose, allowing the steering wheel to come off while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the steering wheel detaches while you're driving, you'll lose control of your vehicle. This could cause a serious accident, which puts you and others at risk.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the loose bolt with a longer one, free of charge. This is a free repair, and you should schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
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 electric power steering system in your vehicle helps make steering easier. It's made up of some bolts that connect a crucial part called the steering gear motor to the gear housing.
Risk if Unfixed
If these bolts get corroded by road salt or water, they could break or come loose. If that happens, you might need to use more force to steer your vehicle, especially at low speeds. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will apply a protective sealant to the bolts and replace them if they're damaged. If one or more of the bolts are broken, they'll install a new steering gear in your vehicle — all at no cost to you.
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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 2015 Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2 recalls
SEAT BELTS
2 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 recalls
BACK OVER PREVENTION
1 recall
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 recall

Other LINCOLN MKZ Years

2020
1 recall
2019
1 recall
2018
2 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
7 recalls
2014
14 recalls
2013
13 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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