2016 Lincoln MKZ steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2016 Lincoln MKZ — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became loose, and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The contact stated that the front end made an abnormal humming sound. The vehicle experienced a loss of power steering…”
filed Mar 23, 2026
“My power steering electric system doesn’t work, the steering gear motor may have detached from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds”
filed Jun 29, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Road salt or other contaminants may corrode the electric power steering gear motor…Campaign 19V632000 · Aug 29, 2019
- Steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while…Campaign 18V167000 · Mar 12, 2018
Steering problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 MKZ | 6 | 5% |
| 2015 MKZ | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 MKZ | 25 | 26% |
| 2013 MKZ | 16 | 15% |
| 2012 MKZ | 20 | 14% |
| 2011 MKZ | 19 | 13% |
| 2010 MKZ | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2008 MKZ | 1 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Lincoln MKZ
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.