NHTSA Complaint #10641649 — 2011 LINCOLN MKZ

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10641649
Vehicle	2011 LINCOLN MKZ
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 4, 2014
Date Filed	October 6, 2014
Mileage	23,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

STEERING IS VERY HEAVY AND SOMETIMES FAILS COMPLETELY ESPECIALLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. IT IS MOST PRONOUNCED WHEN SLOWING INTO A CURVE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP ALSO BECOMES NOTICEABLY LOUDER. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM SINCE BUYING THE CAR 2 MONTHS AGO. *TR

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