2010 Lincoln MKSProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 51 owner complaints about the 2010 Lincoln MKS, most often about the steering. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 1, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Where the 2010 Lincoln MKS has problems
51 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 15 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4 |
| Engine | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 1 |
| Air bags | 5 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 2 |
| Structure | 3 | 2 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 9 | 3 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2010 Lincoln MKS recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2010 vs. every other MKS year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MKS median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2010 Lincoln MKS safety ratings
2010 Lincoln MKS 4-DR. w/SAB in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (11.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
What MKS owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
The 2011 through 2013 Lincoln MKS were recalled for the electric power steering assist suddenly going out and it is the same on this car and could have gotten someone seriously hurt these need to be added to the recall thanks for looking.
My car will intermittently (more times than not) lose its power steering assist, making it almost impossible for me to drive. I've had the car looked at, replaced the rack and pinion assembly, put on new tires, ran a diagnostic, and the car still lacks power steering most of the time. When starting…
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