Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ Probed for Steering Flaw
A trio of Ford vehicles are under investigation for a steering issue.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened a probe on the 2010-2012 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ as well as the 2010-2011 Mercury Milan after complaints of the power-assisted steering suddenly failing on the midsize sedans.
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The probe will cover 938,000 vehicles and NHTSA says it has received 508 complaints on the issue, alleging the vehicles lost power-assisted steering, causing increased steering effort. Four of the complaints reported crashes but no injuries.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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