https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lincoln MKS. en-us Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:38:40 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2172018 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT No power steering and Power steering assist failure warning message. Took to dealer, and they said the epas needed to be replaced. Also, that the oem part was no longer available, so they had to use after market part and would not guarantee the labor. 3 months later same problem. There is a recall for 2011-2013 same car with the same problem, but not for 2010. Defective epas system causing the fa https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2156089 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while reversing into a parking space, the power steering warning light illuminated. The vehicle was later restarted, and the traction control and power steering warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle then experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the steering gear had fail https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2149390 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT LINCOLN IS CURRENTLY RECALLING 2015 CARS FOR REAR CAMERA FAILURES. MINE FAILED ON [XXX]. I AM [XXX] AND USE THE CAMERA FOR BACKING UP AND PARKING. MY MODEL IS NOT IN THE RECALL. I HAD THE REPAIRS DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR $857.00! ON THE REPAIR ORDER IT STATES; "CUSTOMER STATES THAT REAR CAMERA IS UPSIDE DOWN AND HAS NO COLOR AND SCREEN WILL GO BLACK." THIS IS EXACTLY THE REASON FOR THE RECALL #2 https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2149391 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT LINCOLN IS CURRENTLY RECALLING 2015 CARS FOR REAR CAMERA FAILURES. MINE FAILED ON [XXX]. I AM [XXX] AND USE THE CAMERA FOR BACKING UP AND PARKING. MY MODEL IS NOT IN THE RECALL. I HAD THE REPAIRS DONE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR $857.00! ON THE REPAIR ORDER IT STATES; "CUSTOMER STATES THAT REAR CAMERA IS UPSIDE DOWN AND HAS NO COLOR AND SCREEN WILL GO BLACK." THIS IS EXACTLY THE REASON FOR THE RECALL #2 https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2146682 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Rear camera backup camera fails to show, says to contact dealership and does not display image although camera is properly intact. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2144406 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Water leaks from the drip rail moldings down into the side airbags which could cause a shortage and unintentional air bag deployment. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2144407 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Water leaks from the drip rail moldings down into the side airbags which could cause a shortage and unintentional air bag deployment. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2144410 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Backup camera fails to initialize in reverse causing a safety concern by not knowing what’s behind you. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2143133 Sun, 26 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT In early 2024 the parking aids failed. Then the heater air conditioning buttons. Now the voice commands, Navigation and back up camera have failed. No accidents resulted , but this ia a large car and when shifting from reverse to drive screen remains blank. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2141756 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Recall Notice: NHTSA 25V270 My Lincoln MKC VIN# [XXX] has a recall 25V270. I also have a 2013 Lincoln MKS Vin # [XXX] with no recall BUT which has the issues with the rear view camera it intermittently displays a blank and image is upside down and some times it will be normal. Should it be considered a recall due to the image may reduce the driver's view of what is behind the vehicle, increasi https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2134770 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH or faster, the vehicle lost automotive power. During the failure the vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and turned off for one minute before the vehicle restarted and continued driving. The failure was intermittent but had occurred twice within 10 minutes during the most recent failure. An unid https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2134771 Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH or faster, the vehicle lost automotive power. During the failure the vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road and turned off for one minute before the vehicle restarted and continued driving. The failure was intermittent but had occurred twice within 10 minutes during the most recent failure. An unid https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2130474 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Water pump failure or malfunctioned causing the engine to over heat and then to engine stall going 75 mph. After having it towed it was determined the water pump was leaking. It put myself and others at risk of an accident. The water pump sits directly in the center of the engine so it can’t be inspected so easily and only option is to just replace. The water pump was confirmed by a licensed Linco https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2129789 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while in reverse, the rear-view camera failed to display an image as intended on the digital screen. An unknown message was displayed. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2129804 Fri, 12 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Ford has recalled vehicles that have back up camera issues. My back up camera image is upside down. My year was not included in the recall but has the same issue. I feel they should fix it for free. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2128835 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and I hear a beeping sound,and my steering just stopped working and made it difficult to control the vehicle in a curve.. Recall Details: 2011–2013 Power Steering Electric Assist Loss •In June 2015, Ford issued Recall #15S18 (NHTSA Campaign 15V340000) for a range of vehicles—including the 2011 Lincoln MKS—due to a potential intermittent electrical connection in the steering gear. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2128836 Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and I hear a beeping sound,and my steering just stopped working and made it difficult to control the vehicle in a curve.. Recall Details: 2011–2013 Power Steering Electric Assist Loss •In June 2015, Ford issued Recall #15S18 (NHTSA Campaign 15V340000) for a range of vehicles—including the 2011 Lincoln MKS—due to a potential intermittent electrical connection in the steering gear. Thi https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2128267 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT rear-view camera issue causing inverted, distorted, or blank image. I paid to replace the camera when I purchased the used vehicle. The replacement rear view camera installed at the dealership has the same issue. I would like this rear view camera to be part of the recall ongoing for rear cameras as apparently the replacement parts have the same issue. This rear view camera was replaced and co https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2125123 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Electrical problem continues to happen. I was trying to unlock the car. It would unlock and lock , windows roll down, sunroof open and all windows roll down without my help. Radio will turn all the way up. I placed a fixd in the car. Repairs started flashing low battery, sensor with steering, seat belts, and airbags. This has happen several times. I went to a shop. They told me I had a recall. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2125124 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Electrical problem continues to happen. I was trying to unlock the car. It would unlock and lock , windows roll down, sunroof open and all windows roll down without my help. Radio will turn all the way up. I placed a fixd in the car. Repairs started flashing low battery, sensor with steering, seat belts, and airbags. This has happen several times. I went to a shop. They told me I had a recall. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2125125 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT Electrical problem continues to happen. I was trying to unlock the car. It would unlock and lock , windows roll down, sunroof open and all windows roll down without my help. Radio will turn all the way up. I placed a fixd in the car. Repairs started flashing low battery, sensor with steering, seat belts, and airbags. This has happen several times. I went to a shop. They told me I had a recall. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2118984 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 Lincoln MKS steering issue. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2118985 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 Lincoln MKS steering issue. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2118986 Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT This is additional information related to my prior complaint 1167880 regarding the 2012 Lincoln MKS steering issue. https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2118564 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The Lincoln was parked. When I started the car, the steering wheel would not move at all to the right or left. Simultaneously, the warning appeared that said, Power steering fault. The car was towed to the dealership. They diagnosed the car and fixed the software and replaced the steering module. Apparently, there was a recall on Lincoln MKS vehicles in 2015. I did not own the car at that time. Th https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2117807 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I’ve owned my 2012 Lincoln MKS for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “Power Steering Assist Fault,” and now the steering is very hard to turn, especially at low speeds. I’ve already paid around $1,800 in the past to fix this issue once, but now I’m experiencing the same or similar problems again. I haven’t had it officially diagnosed this time because both Ford and the dealer told me it https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2117808 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I’ve owned my 2012 Lincoln MKS for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “Power Steering Assist Fault,” and now the steering is very hard to turn, especially at low speeds. I’ve already paid around $1,800 in the past to fix this issue once, but now I’m experiencing the same or similar problems again. I haven’t had it officially diagnosed this time because both Ford and the dealer told me it https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2117809 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT I’ve owned my 2012 Lincoln MKS for 3 years. A warning recently appeared saying “Power Steering Assist Fault,” and now the steering is very hard to turn, especially at low speeds. I’ve already paid around $1,800 in the past to fix this issue once, but now I’m experiencing the same or similar problems again. I haven’t had it officially diagnosed this time because both Ford and the dealer told me it https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2106480 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT After starting the vehicle on Thursday 6/26/2025, the Power Steering Assist Fault message appeared in the message center. The owner's manual was consulted and as recommended, the engine was turned off for over 10 seconds, turned back on, and the message returned. The Power Steering Assist Fault message has appeared each time upon starting the engine (both by remote and push-button) for 8 days and https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks https://plaincars.com/make/lincoln-mks#complaint-2106162 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKS. The contact stated that while reversing, there was a huge blast of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance and was diagnosed and determined that the water pump was leaking, the turbo charger was losing power, the power transfer unit was overheating, and