NHTSA Complaint #11222430 — 2013 LINCOLN MKT

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START IT AND REVERSE OUT OF THE PARKING LOT. HOWEVER, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAULTY WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. MAPLECREST FORD LINCOLN OF UNION (2800 SPRINGFIELD AVE, SUITE 1, VAUXHALL, NJ 07088) WAS CONTACTED TO SCHEDULE A SECOND DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 157,504.