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2007 Lincoln MKZ: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

259 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

77,456 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 model year. Data updated: . 97 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 182 of 259 complaints (70.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior4015.4%
Electrical and battery issues51.9%
Transmission and shifting41.5%
Steering behavior41.5%
Fuel system concerns31.2%
Engine operation20.8%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Air Bags
182
Service Brakes
29
Wheels
15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
13
Power Train
7
Engine
6
Unknown Or Other
6
Electrical System
5
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Air Bags182
Service Brakes29
Wheels15
Service Brakes, Hydraulic13
Power Train7
Engine6
Unknown Or Other6
Electrical System5

Air Bags: 182; Service Brakes: 29; Wheels: 15; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 13; Power Train: 7; Engine: 6; Unknown Or Other: 6; Electrical System: 5

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000
7
25,000 to 49,999
20
50,000 to 74,999
21
75,000 to 99,999
13
100,000 to 149,999
21
150,000 and above
15
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0007
25,000 to 49,99920
50,000 to 74,99921
75,000 to 99,99913
100,000 to 149,99921
150,000 and above15

Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 20; 50,000 to 74,999: 21; 75,000 to 99,999: 13; 100,000 to 149,999: 21; 150,000 and above: 15

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (21). 162 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2007
1
2008
3
2009
1
2010
1
2011
5
2012
3
2013
5
2014
11
2015
4
2016
25
2017
90
2018
54
2019
17
2020
10
2021
15
2022
2
2023
3
2024
5
2025
2
2026
2
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20071
20083
20091
20101
20115
20123
20135
201411
20154
201625
201790
201854
201917
202010
202115
20222
20233
20245
20252
20262

2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2009: 1; 2010: 1; 2011: 5; 2012: 3; 2013: 5; 2014: 11; 2015: 4; 2016: 25; 2017: 90; 2018: 54; 2019: 17; 2020: 10; 2021: 15; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 5; 2025: 2; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Air Bags leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 40 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 5 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Examples from the source records

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10186380 · 2007-03-28 (March 28, 2007)

TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ, AND WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE FAILED TWO FRONTAL OFFSET TEST THAT WERE CONDUCTED BY THE INSURANCE INSTITUTION OF HIGHWAY SAFETY. THE CONTACT FEARED THAT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 1,000.*AK THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED A COPY OF INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY TEST AND ASK THAT THE CAR BE BROUGHT UP TO CERTAIN SPECIFICATIONS PERTAINING TO THE REPORT. UPDATE *4/17TR

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Owner report 10218425 · 2008-02-18 (February 18, 2008)

1. DRIVING ON TWO LINE ROAD. TO AVOID HEAD ON COLLISION HAD TO DETER OFF ROAD AND HIT HUGE TREE AT 30 MPH 2. SEATBELT DID NOT RESTRAINT NOR DID AIRBAGS DEPLOY. CONSEQUENCES ARE PTSS, CHEST AND NECK TRAUMA, EXTREME ANXIETY 3. CAR IS STILL UNDER REPAIR. FORD MOTOR REFUSES TO CHECK REASONS FOR EQUIPMENT FAULT AND NEGLIGENCE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 7,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218425 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10243233 · 2008-09-23 (September 23, 2008)

I OWN A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ WITH MICHELIN ENERGY MXV4 TIRES DOT NUMBER B90A NNHX 0207 WHICH ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THE VEHICLE. DURING NORMAL OPERATION IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS I HAVE EXPERIENCED VALVE STEM FAILURES ON 3 OF THE 4 ORIGINAL TIRES LEADING TO A SEVERE AIR LEAK AND IN TWO INSTANCES DAMAGE TO THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE. IN EACH CASE THE DAMAGE WAS REPAIRED BY REPLACING THE TIRE AND/OR VALVE STEM AT A LINCOLN DEALERSHIP. THE DEALER, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, AND MICHELIN REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 17,165 miles reported. Look up ODI 10243233 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10247360 · 2008-10-31 (October 31, 2008)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME DEPRESSED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON SIX OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND CRASHED IN A FIELD. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE CONTACT WAS CUT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE CONTACT HAS A PHOTO OF THE CRASH …

Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10247360 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10289470 · 2009-10-23 (October 23, 2009)

AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. SERVICED BY THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. REPLACED THE CRASH SHOCK SENSOR. HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. UNSURE IF AIRBAG SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 18,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10289470 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10315804 · 2010-03-02 (March 2, 2010)

2007 LINCOLN MKZ W/ 40K MILES WELL-MAINTAINED. ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS APPROX 3 MONTHS APART, WHEN ENGINE STILL SOMEWHAT COOL AND WITHIN 5 MILES OF START-UP, VEHICLE IS STOPPED IN DRIVE WITH FOOT-BRAKE APPLIED. ENGINE SUDDENLY REVS AND CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, DESPITE APPLICATION OF HARD BRAKE PRESSURE. TO AVOID COLLISION, DRIVER MUST SHIFT TO NEUTRAL OR PARK AND TURN OFF ENGINE. STILL UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER (1) DOWNLOADED AND APPLIED COMPUTERIZED UPDATES, (2) CHANGED BATTERY, (3) REVIEWED ALL ONLINE AND FORD MOCO BULLETINS BUT FOUND N…

Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10315804 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10384524 · 2011-02-25 (February 25, 2011)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OWNER'S MANUAL INDICATED THAT THE TIRE SIZE SPECIFICATION WAS P215/65/R15 HOWEVER, WHEN THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED THEY INFORMED THE COTNACT THAT THE REQUIRED TIRE SIZE FOR THE MODEL YEAR VEHICLE WAS P225/54/VR17. THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED THE PROPER TIRE SIZE ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 37,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10384524 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10384574 · 2011-02-26 (February 26, 2011)

RUBBING NOISE EXPERIENCED WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD (BELOW 32 F). ALSO RUBBING SQUEAKING NOISE FROM FRONT LEFT SUSPENSION, POSSIBLY THE STRUT. EXPERIENCE THE NOISE WHEN TURNING OR WHEN ENCOUNTERING SMALL BUMPS ON THE ROAD. 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10384574 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

16V384000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2016-05-31 (May 31, 2016)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Ford Ranger vehicles, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles, and 2005-2011 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr/MKZ vehicles, 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles and 2005-2008 Ford Mustang vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Any vehicle not included in "Zone A", or "Zone B" is not included in the safety recall. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Ford mailed interim letters informing owners that parts are not yet available on July 15, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

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17V024000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2017-01-10 (January 10, 2017)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Ford is recalling certain 2009 Ford Ranger, Edge, Fusion and Mustang, Lincoln MKX, MKZ and Zephyr and Mercury Milan vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Ford is recalling certain 2007-2008 Ford Ranger, Edge and Lincoln MKX, 2006-2008 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ, 2005-2008 Ford Mustang and 2005-2006 Ford GT vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Interim letters informing owners of the recall and that parts are not yet available began mailing March 1, 2017. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S01.

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19V904000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Control Unit/Module

Reported: 2019-12-18 (December 18, 2019)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.

Consequence: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.

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21V158000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Reported: 2021-03-10 (March 10, 2021)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with an alternate one, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 9, 2021 for the passenger side, and November 14, 2022 for the driver side. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S12.

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Explore the data

Vehicle analysis explorer

Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

259 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

37.5%Usable mileage97 / 259 records
100.0%Valid incident date259 / 259 records
100.0%Valid filing date259 / 259 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates259 / 259 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

Component complaint heatmap
Component200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020
Air Bags
0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

18270.3%
ODI 10649254 · 48,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO THE LATEST "AIRBAG RECALLS" ON THE FORD MODEL CARS. I OWN A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE "WARNING LIGHT" CONSTANTLY BEING "ON" SINCE AUGUST OF THE YEAR, 2014. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, BUT FOR ME "NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT" AS LONG AS THE LIGHT DIDN'T BOTHER ME. IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT RECALLS OF OTHER MODELS OF FORD CARS AND STORIES ON THE NATIONAL NEWS ABOUT THE AIRBAG DEFECT RESULTING IN EVEN FATAL INJURIES …

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16458.4%
ODI 10297973 · 22,458 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON ICY ROAD CONDITIONS. THE VEHICLE LOSS CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO A BRICK WALL. THE FRONTAIR BAG SYSTEM FAILED TO DEPLOY WITH THE MASSIVE IMPACT. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MAJOR INJURIES. THE POLICE AND AMBULANCE WERE CALLED TO THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THERE WAS AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $13,000 IN DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,458. JS

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6657.9%
ODI 10644165 · 35,000 mi

GREETING....ON TWO PREVIOUS OCCASIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY IT WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE DUE TO THE WARNING INDICATOR/LIGHT RELATIVE TO DRIVER'S SEAT BELT/AIR BAG. ON BOTH OCCASIONS THE MATTER WAS CORRECTED. HOWEVER TODAY 12 OCT. 2014 THE VEHICLE BEGAN EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME THE TECH REPORTED THAT PERSONS RIDING BEHIND THE DRIVER DID/MAYBE CAUSED THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS IS EXPOSED. THE SECOND INCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN I WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEM SHOULD NOT OCCUR IN THE FUTURE.…

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9556.2%
ODI 10838025 · 63,000 mi

MY 2010 LINCOLN MKZ CAR WAS STRUCK DIRECTLY ON THE DRIVERS DOOR ON DECEMBER 29, 2014 BY ANOTHER CAR AT AN ESTIMATED 45 MPH. SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY RESULTING IN DRIVER BEING BADLY INJURED. THIS ACCIDENT OCCURRED ON A CITY INTERSECTION WHERE THE OTHER DRIVER RAN A RED LIGHT.

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6645.5%
ODI 10566970 · 102,000 mi

40 M, CAR WHEN RIGHT OFF ROAD, HIT A POLL. CENTER TO RIGHT FRONT DAMAGE. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I DID NOT HAVE ANY CUTS ON FACE BUT MY HEAD WAS HURTING HARD. ALOT I DON'T REMEMBER AFTER THAT FOR DAYS. *TR

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6846.6%
ODI 10678750 · 14,000 mi

I FULLY STOPPED IN A PARKING PLACE WHERE I USE TO GO EVERY MONDAY TO PICK UP KIDS FROM A DANCING SCHOOL. AFTER I FULLY STOPPED AND TRY TO PUT THE CLUTCH ON P THE CAR ACCELERATED BY ITSELF. I WENT TROUGH A BUILDING AND AS I TRIED TO CONTROL THE CAR I WAS TRYING TO PUT IN P AND I WAS NOT ABLE. I KEPT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND TRIED TO STABILIZE THE CAR..EVENTUALLY THE CAR ENDED IN A DITCH AND I WAS ABLE TO EXIT IMMEDIATELY. THE AIR BEGS OPENED ONLY AFTER I EXIT THE CAR. I WAS IN COMPLETE SHOCK AND I WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL BY THE RESCU…

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43.7%
ODI 10679685

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V597000 (AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

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33.1%
ODI 10713956 · 2,500 mi

NOTIFIED BY LINCOLN (FORD MOTOR COMPANY) ABOUT NHTSA 14V-597 RECALL IN LETTER DATED NOVEMBER 2014 CONCERNING THE AIR BAG CONTROL MODULE FAILURE. AS OF MAY 1ST, MY VEHICLE STILL HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. ALTHOUGH I HAVE MADE NUMEROUS CALL TO LINCOLN (FORD), I AM TOLD THAT REPAIR PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR MY VEHICLE. I HAVE BEE WAITING 6 MONTHS FOR REPAIR PARTS FOR MY VEHICLE. I FIND THIS TO BE UNACCEPTABLE AS A CONSUMER AND HENCE MY FILING THIS COMPLAINT WITH THE NHTSA. *TR

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78.5%
ODI 11020631 · 4,000 mi

4 TIMES SINCE CAR WAS BRAND NEW I HAVE HAD TO CONTACT DEALER AND CORPORATE LINCOLN ABOUT THE SAME VERY DANGEROUS REOCCURRING PROBLEM. THEY CONTINUE TO NOT BE ABLE TO FIX. THE PROBLEM HAPPENING,AND AGAIN TODAY IS THAT THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT GOES ON AND THE AIR CONDITIONING STOPS WORKING AND THE POWER WINDOWS WON'T OPEN ON PASSENGER SIDE AND THE RADIO WON'T GO ON AND POWER DRIVERS SEAT MOVE BACK AND FORTH ON ITS OWN WHILE DRIVING!!!! PROBLEMS HAPPEN BOTH WHILE DRIVING AND IN STATIONARY POSITION. THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE APPROXIMATELY JULY 2015 T…

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914.1%
ODI 10959933

SAFETY RECALL NOT COMPLETED I FEAR I WILL GET INTO A CRASH AND BE KILLED FROM FLYING METAL FROM AIR BAG. WHAT IS GOING ON? WHY IS THIS NOT TAKEN CARE OF?

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42.9%
ODI 11041485

AIRBAG LIGHT

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12.9%
ODI 11453923

I had a accident almost a year ago if not longer. I hit a deer on the freeway they couldn’t understand why my airbags didn’t deploy. They say the bar was cracked in two different spots that makes the airbag deploy. Luckily my car wasn’t total for that reason. But I always wondered why my airbags didn’t deploy ? I thought I should let you know that .

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Service Brakes
0Unavailable

No examples available for this selection.

2911.2%
ODI 10905557 · 50,000 mi

THE BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE PEDAL FEEL IS SPONGY AND THE PEDAL TRAVEL IS EXCESSIVE (3-4") BEFORE THE BRAKES START TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. BRAKES WERE FULLY BLED TO ENSURE OLD FLUID WITH TOO MUCH MOISTURE IN IT WASN'T THE PROBLEM. THIS ACTION DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. JUST HAD A FORD DEALER REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER--THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AFTER CONDUCTING A WEB SEARCH AND TALKING WITH THE DEALER MORE, APPARENTLY THE PROBLEM IS A VALVE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION ON THE ABS SYSTEM'S HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. THIS APP…

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5218.5%
ODI 10650630 · 65,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET MY VEHICLE HIT A POT HOLE IN THE ROAD. THIS WAS NOT A VERY DEEP HOLE, JUST A NORMAL INCIDENT YOU WOULD SEE WHEN DRIVING. AFTER HITTING THE POT HOLE THE BRAKE PEDAL WOULD GO ALMOST COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO STOP. THE PROBLEM WOULD GRADUALLY CORRECT ITSELF USUALLY AFTER SEVERAL DAYS OF DRIVING. *TR

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1815.8%
ODI 10958944 · 85,447 mi

UNINTENTIONAL ACCELERATION INCIDENT REPORT 2009 LINCOLN MKZ, VIN: [XXX] THE CAR WAS PURCHASED BY ITS PRESENT OWNER IN JUNE 2012 AFTER IT CAME OFF LEASE WITH 26334 MILES. SINCE THAT TIME, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED BY LINCOLN AUTOMOTIVE DEALERSHIPS AND NOW HAS 85447 MILES ON IT. IT HAS HAD FOUR (4) INCIDENTS OF UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. SEE ATTACHED PDF FILE (MKZ JOINT REPORT [XXX]) FOR DETAILS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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2615.4%
ODI 10505958 · 52,391 mi

IN A STOPPING SITUATION TODAY I HEARD A LOUD POP AND THEN LOST ALL BRAKE PRESSURE. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP AND THEY FOUND A RUBBER FLEX HOSE RIGHT OFF THE MASTER CYLINDER HAD BLOWN OUT. THIS IS IN AN AREA THAT IS NOT VERY EASY TO GET TO NOR IS IT NEAR THE BOTTOM WHERE SALT AND ROAD DEBRIS CAN GET TO. MY VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BY 2,391 MILES. I CALLED THE FORD LINCOLN MERCURY HOTLINE AND THEY SAID I WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WAS NO RECALLS ON THIS SITUATION. I COULD HAVE BEEN IN A BAD ACCIDENT OR HIT A CHILD IT WAS VERY…

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2013.8%
ODI 10693973 · 40,668 mi

AFTER MY WIFE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1/2 MILE OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY SHE LOST ALL OF HER BRAKES. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITH NO RESISTANCE,SHE SHUT OFF THE IGNITION AND THE CAR COASTED TO A STOP. SHE MANAGED TO GET IT BACK HOME BY TURNING THE IGNITION ON AND OFF. SHE CALLED AUTONATION FORD AND HAD THEM TOE IT IN. AUTONATION FORD CONFIRMED THAT ALL BRAKING WAS LOST AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. MY SERVICE ADVISOR STATED THAT HE HAD NEVER SEEN AN ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE LIKE THIS. I ASKED THEM WHY AN…

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1711.6%
ODI 10925131 · 21,000 mi

I WAS ON A CITY STREET MAKING A LEFT TURN WHEN I WAS HIT BY A BARRELING CAR AFTER HE HIT ME ONCE THEN HE BACKED UP AND HIT ME AGAIN TO PUSH ME OUT OF THE WAY HE TOOK OFF THEN MY CAR ACCELERATED GOING UP CURBS THE STEERING AN BRAKES DID NOT WORK IT TOOK TWO OF US TO AVOID A BRICK WALL AFTER PULLING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE TWICE IT FINALLY STOPPED WITH A BANG

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43.7%
ODI 10759743

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO PROPERLY ADJUST TO THE DESIRED SPEED LEVEL. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEAL TRAVELED ABNORMALLY TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN DEPRESSED AND THE STEERING WHEEL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE IN ORDER TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT GEARS PROPERLY AND FAILED TO DRIVE OVER 35 MPH. THE SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO READ PROPERLY THE ACCURATE READING LEVELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO…

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55.2%
ODI 10671234 · 7,074 mi

I WAS TRAVELING IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS TRAVELING AT ABOUT 10 MPH WHEN I WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT REACT I THEN APPLIED BOTH FEET STANDING ON THE PEDAL ANNOUNCING I WASN'T STOPPING AND NUDGED INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. IT LEFT ONLY MINOR DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE AND NONE TO THE ONE I HIT. I SHUT THE CAR OFF AND TURNED IT BACK ON AND THE BRAKES SEEMS TO WORK AGAIN. I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP THE NEXT MORNING AND THEY REVIEWED THE ISSUE FOR A FEW DAYS AND COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG AN…

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911.0%
ODI 11067142 · 36,000 mi

THIS CAR BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE ON A SNOW ROAD. IT CAN'T MAKE A TURN WHEN YOU NEED IT. IT GOES VERY UNSTABLE ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. I WASN'T ABLE TO STOP ON A RED LIGHT , AND I WASN'T ABLE TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, TWICE ON ONE 12 MILES TRIP. FIRST I DROVE WITH LITTLE SPEED NO MORE THAN 25 MILES AN HOUR, AFTER, ON SECOND INTERSECTION I STAYED ON A RED LIGHT AND STARTED MY TURNING FROM 0 SPEED.

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1015.6%
ODI 10881524 · 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH MOTION SENSORS TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN AN OBJECT WAS NEAR, BUT THEY FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA…

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85.8%
ODI 11061424 · 3,000 mi

1-CAR STALLED AND DIED TURNING FROM PARKING LOT ONTO STREET. BARELY AVOIDING COLLISION. 1/6/2018. DEFECT IN FUEL DELIVERY. STILL IN SHOP. 2- ODD NOISE AND SMELL WHILE BACKING UP DUE TO CRACKS IN BRAKE PAD . 1/17/17 REPLACED 01/17/17 ( HAVE REPAIR INVOICE, NOT SURE HOW TO UPLOAD)

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12.9%
ODI 11460684 · 21,000 mi

The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 3 MPH, the brakes locked up. The ABS warning light was flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,000.

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Engine
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62.3%
ODI 10521475 · 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO OPERATE ONCE THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INFERIOR POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/06/13*LJ

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51.8%
ODI 10479693 · 37,500 mi

I WAS PROCEEDING DOWN A RAMP TO ENTER HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. I PUT MY FOOT TO THE FLOOR TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE EVEN AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS. I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. I WAS UNABLE TO SLOW DOWN TO ANY GREAT EXTENT AS THE ENGINE WAS RACING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SEEM TO BE OFF THE FLOOR ( NOT STUCK TO THE FLOOR ) AT THE TIME. I WOULD ESTIMATE THAT MY SPEED WAS 85 MPH WHEN I PUT THE SHIFTER INTO NEUTRAL AND STOPPED THE CAR IN THE BREAKDOWN LANE. AT THIS TIM…

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43.5%
ODI 10641875 · 25,341 mi

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN STEERING WAS LOST AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE CAR WENT INTO THE OPPOSING LANE BUT THANKFULLY THERE WERE NO CARS AT THE LIGHT. AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE AGAIN, THE STEERING WAS WORKING AGAIN. TOOK CAR INTO LINCOLN DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE STEERING BUT SAID THE THROTTLE BODY WAS BAD AND THERE WAS AN ISSUE COMMUNICATING WITH THE PCM. THE THROTTLE BODY AND PCM WERE BOTH REPLACED. WE HAVE NOT HAD IT OCCUR AGAIN. *TR

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53.0%
ODI 11080179 · 91,860 mi

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE ON A HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR STALLED OUT. I TRIED REPEATEDLY TO RE-START BUT IT KEPT STALLING. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A LINCOLN DEALERSHIP NEAR MY HOME AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND PCM HAD TO BE REPLACED WHICH COST ME $2128. AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, MY CAR HAD 91,860 MILES. I NOTICED ON THE LINCOLN CHAT SIGHT THAT OTHER OWNERS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEM. I WAS SURPRISED TO LEARN THAT THIS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS DEFECT WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. HOPING THAT THE NTSB WOULD FURTHER INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU.…

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106.9%
ODI 10594488 · 20,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT PROPANE FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER MIGHT HAVE FAILED BUT WAS UNAWARE HOW TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 20,000.

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53.4%
ODI 10500661 · 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. TYHE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH AT STAND STILL. IT SURGES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM AN ALMOST BRAKING …

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109.2%
ODI 10874396 · 51,898 mi

CAR COMPLETE STALLS AND SAYS "RUN POWER ACTIVE". VERY UNSAFE SITUATION. CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO BE MOVED. WAS NOT ABLE TO BE STARTED AGAIN FOR OVER A MINUTE

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1010.3%
ODI 10605807 · 300 mi

CAR ROLLS ON ITS OWN WITHOUT DEPRESSING BRAKE OR ENGAGING ANY GEAR. VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS ABOUT 5 TIMES IN PAST 6 MONTHS AND TWICE IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS. CAR IS VERY DANGEROUS AT "ANY SPEED" SINCE IT "RUNS" ON ITS OWN. FORD SHOULD RENAME THIS MKZ HYBRID VEHICLE EITHER: DMD FOR "DRIVING MISS DAISY" OR UAS FOR "UNSAFE AT ZERO" PUF FOR "PURE UNADULTERATED FICTION" FORD HAS LIED ABOUT CAR PERFORMANCE (ADVERTISED 45 MPG CITY + HIGHWAY FOR BOTH 2013 & 2014 HYBRID MODELS) WHEN I ONLY GET ABOUT 60% OF THAT - 28 MPG (DOCUMENTED) IN ORDER TO GAIN…

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67.3%
ODI 10894843 · 20,978 mi

IN 20K MILES ENTIRE CAR STOPPED WORKING AFTER IN GARAGE OVER WEEKEND AND NO LIGHTS WERE ON, NO ISSUE WAS FOUND INITIALLY BUT BATTERY WAS CHANGED ONCE IN A NEW CAR IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. CAN CAN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING?

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69.4%
ODI 10893423 · 7,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE THE HIGHWAY THE ENGINE WENT TO LOW IDLE. THE PLACES THE OPERATOR IN A VERY PRECARIOUS SITUATION WHEN TRYING TO NAVIGATE THE CAR TO TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AT ISSUE WAS THE THROTTLE BODY. FORD AND LINCOLN SEEM TO KNOW THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE. THERE SHOULD BE A SERVICE BULLETIN OR A RECALL FOR THE ISSUE. FORD HAS NOTHING UP ON THEIR WEB SITE.

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7654.7%
ODI 11066489 · 7,800 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE INTERSTATE ATTEMPTED TO CHANGE LANES AND ACCELERATE, CAR SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND THE "SEE MANUAL" LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH TOOL - FORTUNATELY WAS ABLE TO COAST CAR OFF EXIT RAMP SAFELY AND PULL OVER, AT WHICH POINT THE ENGINE CHUGGED AND STALLED. FIRST RESTART "SEE MANUAL" LIGHT STILL ON, SPUTTERED AND STALLED. TURNED OFF VEHICLE. 2ND ATTEMPT SAME AS 1ST. 3RD CAME ON AND RAN WITHOUT ENGINE LIGHT AND SEEMED TO REV UP HIGHER THAN NORMAL, THEN CAME BACK DOWN. NO OTHER INDICATIONS APPEARED OTHER THAN "NO USE OF…

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1234.3%
ODI 11568920

I own a 2018 Lincoln MKZ. Starting the second week in January I started to notice a strange smell in the cabin of my car and outside of my car. I told my husband that I was smelling something strange, and he noticed that the exhaust was a billowy white smoke. My husband noticed that this was not a good sign. We also noticed that my Lincoln app was saying there was a misfire in cylinder 2. My husband checked my coolant and saw that my coolant reservoir was completely empty. My husband added coolant and informed me that we would need to take the …

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735.0%
ODI 11623234

Engine failed due to coolant intrusion into cylinders. This is a known design flaw in this engine

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00.0%

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Electrical System
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51.9%
ODI 10315804 · 15,000 mi

2007 LINCOLN MKZ W/ 40K MILES WELL-MAINTAINED. ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS APPROX 3 MONTHS APART, WHEN ENGINE STILL SOMEWHAT COOL AND WITHIN 5 MILES OF START-UP, VEHICLE IS STOPPED IN DRIVE WITH FOOT-BRAKE APPLIED. ENGINE SUDDENLY REVS AND CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, DESPITE APPLICATION OF HARD BRAKE PRESSURE. TO AVOID COLLISION, DRIVER MUST SHIFT TO NEUTRAL OR PARK AND TURN OFF ENGINE. STILL UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER (1) DOWNLOADED AND APPLIED COMPUTERIZED UPDATES, (2) CHANGED BATTERY, (3) REVIEWED ALL ONLINE AND FORD MOCO BULLETINS BUT FOUND N…

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62.1%
ODI 10821766 · 62,197 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE INSPECTED AND DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,197.

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32.6%
ODI 10534289 · 22,067 mi

I OWN A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ WITH ONLY 22,067 MILES ON IT AND THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULE WENT OUT. I WAS GOING 10 MPH WHEN STEAM STARTED COMING OUT FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF HOOD. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP (ON A SUNDAY AND 200 MILES AWAY FROM HOME). WHEN CAR WAS INSPECTED ON SUNDAY, 7/21/13, THE THERMOSTAT AND COOLANT WAS REPLACED. AFTER TESTING, THE CAR STILL OVERHEATED. I HAD TO LEAVE THE CAR OVERNIGHT. ON MONDAY, JULY 22, 2013 THE TESTING RESUMED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN MODULE HAD FAILED. REPAIR SHOP H…

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105.9%
ODI 10449090 · 58,136 mi

DRIVING AT 35 MPH, TRIED TO SLOW DOWN FOR A STOP LIGHT. CAR WOULD NOT SLOW, BRAKES WERE INEFFECTIVE AGAINST THE MOTOR THAT WAS STUCK ACCELERATING. I PUT CAR IN NUETRAL ( AS CAR ENGINE RACED) AND COASTED INTO A BUSINESS PARKING LOT. I SHUT OFF CAR AND RESTARTED. ENGINE REVS WERE NORMAL. I PUT CAR BACK INTO DRIVE AND DROVE BACK TO WORK, THE RPM'S WERE SURGING, BUT NOT OUT OF CONTROL THIS TIME. *TR

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74.8%
ODI 10567919 · 30,742 mi

DISPLAY IN DASHBOARD DISPLAYED "BLINDSPOT NOT AVAILABLE". SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE BLIND SPOT WARNING LIGHT ON PASSENGER (RIGHT) SIDE CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WARNING MESSAGE IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY WENT OFF ON ITS OWN, BUT INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WITH VEHICLE IN THE BLIND SPOT. *TR

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96.2%
ODI 10500661 · 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A TURN AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,000. TYHE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE IDLES ROUGH AT STAND STILL. IT SURGES WHEN ACCELERATING FROM AN ALMOST BRAKING …

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1715.6%
ODI 10524543 · 175 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE POWER LINE TO THE BATTERY JUNCTION WAS LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175.

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1616.5%
ODI 10935868 · 53,000 mi

I HAVE CONSTANT ISSUES WITH THE POWER DECK LID NOT WORKING WHEN IT IS COLD, IT WONT EVEN POP THE TRUNK. THIS MORNING I EXPERIENCED A DEAD BATTERY AND WHEN I GOT THE VEHICLE JUMPED AND STARTED, THE POWER STEERING WARNING CAME ON AS WELL AS A TRACTION CONTROL, HILL START WARNINGS AND THE POWER STEERING ISNT WORKING AT ALL. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I AM UNABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL.

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1518.3%
ODI 10894843 · 20,978 mi

IN 20K MILES ENTIRE CAR STOPPED WORKING AFTER IN GARAGE OVER WEEKEND AND NO LIGHTS WERE ON, NO ISSUE WAS FOUND INITIALLY BUT BATTERY WAS CHANGED ONCE IN A NEW CAR IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. CAN CAN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING?

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1117.2%
ODI 10881524 · 18,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSED TO THE FLOOR, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A POLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH MOTION SENSORS TO STOP THE VEHICLE WHEN AN OBJECT WAS NEAR, BUT THEY FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA…

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107.2%
ODI 11001069

2017 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO COMPUTER TOUCH SCREEN MALFUNCTION, HEADLIGHTS CONTROL SWITCH PROBLEMS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WITHIN THE FIRST MONTH OF PURCHASING THE VEHICLE THE TOUCH SCREEN WOULD SHUT DOWN AND REBOOT ITSELF WHILE DRIVING. THE SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS WAS ALSO FAULTY. UPDATED 07/10/2017*JS

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25.7%
ODI 11265585 · 45,000 mi

REAR LIFT GATE ASSEMBLY CENTER LED STRIP IS FILLED WITH WATER. THIS CAUSES AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN THE REVERSE LIGHTS TO BE ON AT ALL TIMES WHEN DRIVING. VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS MA INSPECTION AND HAS BEEN CITED FOR THIS INFRACTION. NO DAMAGE TO LIFT GATE, EITHER A PART OR MANUFACTURING DEFECT.

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315.0%
ODI 11233496 · 176 mi

THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FAILED 2 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. NO INDICATION OF SPEED NOR FUEL LEVEL.

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00.0%

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Steering
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00.0%

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10.4%
ODI 11204464 · 100,700 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING STALL AND TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL SHARPLY TO THE LEFT AND HEARD A BREAKING SOUND. WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE, IT WOULD NOT MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. I FOUND THAT THE FRONT WHEELS WERE BOTH POINTED INWARDS (PIGEON-TOED) A SEVERE AMOUNT. A FLAT-BED TRUCK WAS CALLED TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE FORD DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE REPORT FROM THE FORD DEALER IS THAT AN OUTER TIE-ROD END HAD BROKEN COMPLETELY THROUGH IN WHAT WOULD BE CHARACTERIZED AS A BRITTLE FRACTURE. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER, THERE WA…

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32.6%
ODI 10468488 · 30,198 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING WOULD CONSTANTLY PULL TO THE RIGHT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INSPECTED AND REALIGNED THE STEERING WHEEL WITH THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. AFTER PICKING UP THE VEHICLE FROM THE DEALER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE STEERING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,198. UPDATED 08/30/12 *BF

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10.6%
ODI 10334562 · 2,600 mi

WE PURCHASED A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ LAST YEAR FOR MY WIFE. AS SOON AS I DROVE IT OFF THE LOT I REALIZED THERE WAS A DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. WE DO NOT DRIVE THE CAR OFTEN AND WE DECIDED TO LET IT GO UNTIL THE FIRST RECOMMENDED CHECKUP. IT WAS CHECKED AND THE ALIGNMENT WAS FOUND TO BE IN SPECS AS PER FORD. THERE WAS ALSO A LETTER TO THE DEALERS STATING THAT THE DRIFT WAS A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF OTHER FRONT WHEEL DRIVE FORD PRODUCTS AND THERE IS "NO PROBLEM" WITH THE VEHICLE! I HAVE CONTACTED FORD EVER SINCE THE SERVICE AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO REPAIR IT…

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1812.4%
ODI 10399185 · 359 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DRIFTED TO THE LEFT ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR MOST FREQUENTLY WHEN TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 60 MPH AND ABOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A FAILURE WITHIN THE STEERING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 359. UPDATED 06/0611 *BF UPDATED 1/24/2012 *LN *TR

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2013.7%
ODI 10472576 · 4,700 mi

I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 15 MPH ALL OF A SUDDEN POWER STEERING FROZE. WARNING LIGHT "SERVICE ADVANCETRAC" AND "POWER STEERING FAILURE CAME ON. I TURNED CAR OFF AND ON AND STEERING WAS BACK TO NORMAL. TWO DAYS LATER THE SAME THING HAPPENED RIGHT AFTER STARTING THE CAR. THIS SITUATION IS VERY DANGEROUS, AS THE CAR WAS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. CAR IS AT DEALER NOW, THEY SAY PART HAS A BACKLOG OF OVER 1700 UNITS. COULD TAKE MONTHS FOR REPAIR. *TR

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1614.7%
ODI 10596288 · 7,071 mi

INCIDENT OCCURRED AFTER TURNING RIGHT FROM A FULL STOP AT A STOP LIGHT ONTO CURVY ROAD WITH MODERATE DOWNHILL SLOPE AND CONSTRUCTION BARRICADES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. TRAFFIC WAS APPROACHING IN OPPOSITE LANE. ROAD WAS CURVING TO THE RIGHT. FRONT COLLISION AVOIDANCE AUDIBLE ALARM AND FLASHING RED LIGHT ACTIVATED. AT THE SAME TIME, ANOTHER ALARM SOUNDED AND A WARNING SCREEN CAME THE DASHBOARD INDICATING THAT THERE WAS A MALFUNCTION IN THE POWER ASSIST STEERING. THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO TURN, AND THE CAR BEGAN TO VEER INTO ON…

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2525.8%
ODI 10730933 · 10,000 mi

RECEIVED AN "IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL" LETTER, CALLED THE DEALER TO SETUP AN APPT, AND LEARNED THAT THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE. I THEN CALL FORD CORP, AND THEY COULD NOT GIVE ME AN ESTIMATE OF WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. FORD CORP TOLD ME THAT IF I HAD THE CURRENT PROBLEMS WITH STEERING, THEN THEY MIGHT BE ABLE TO ACCELERATE THE PARTS. I AM NOT HAVING CURRENT PROBLEMS, BUT THIS IS RIDICULOUS SINCE THE CAR IS BEING RECALLED TO AVOID THE PROBLEMS....SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 15S14 NHTSA RECALL 15V-250..UPDATED 11/12/15 *BF THE CONSUMER …

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89.8%
ODI 11144603 · 28,967 mi

ON JUNE 20TH 2018 WHILE TURNING ONTO A CITY STREET AT ABOUT 15 MILES PER HOUR THE POWER STEERING SUDDENLY FAILED LOCKING THE STEERING WHEEL. IT TOOK TREMENDOUS EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO CONTROL THE CAR. BECAUSE OF THE SLOW SPEED I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE CAR JUST BEFORE GOING OFF THE ROAD. AT THE SAME TIME SEVERAL LIGHTS ON THE DASH BOARD LIT UP OR WERE FLASHING. ONCE I STOPPED THE CAR I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF. I WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND RESTARTED THE CAR. WHEN I STARTED THE CAR THE STEERING WORKED FINE AND NO LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. …

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1117.2%
ODI 11082522

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V167000 (STEERING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED ALLAN VIGIL FORD AT [phone removed] (LOCATED AT 6790 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WERE TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE …

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64.3%
ODI 11021168 · 7,000 mi

WITH THE V6 TWIN TURBO EQUIPPED FRONT WHEEL DRIVE MKZ YOU GET AN EXTRA TRILL IN ADDITION TO THE FAST ACCELLERATION . THE TORQUE STEER PROBLEM IS SO BAD THE STEERING WHEEL SNAPS OUT OF YOUR HAND AND JUMPS INTO THE ON COMMING LANE ! IF YOUR LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING CAR TO DRIVE, THIS IS IT !!!!

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00.0%

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315.0%
ODI 11630704

The steering wheel is loose and feels as if it wants to come apart from the steering column.

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150.0%
ODI 11666748

My daughter almost killed herself in the car at [XXX]; the steering wheel and wheels got stuck. She's stuck at [XXX] close by [XXX] in the middle of the road, She's already called the mechanic and towing company and his assistant so I can get to work. The car is under my name [XXX] . Car was towed to a mechanic shop. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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62.3%
ODI 10766320 · 164,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING ACCESS RAMP TO HIGHWAY, AT APPROX 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER RISE TO 4000RPM AND STAY AT THAT LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. I DID MANAGE TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY BUT THE HIGHEST SPEED I COULD GARNER WAS 55MPH ALL THE WHILE THE TACH STAYED AT 4-5000 RPM AND CONTINUED TO RACE. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOTICED LEAKING FLUIDS FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND INFORMED THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

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62.1%
ODI 10780576

THE VENT ON MY 2008 LINCOLN MKZ IS POPPING UP AWAY FROM THE DASH AND THE DASH IS BUCKELING. I BELIEVE THIS IS A DEFECT IN THE CLIPS BECAUSE IT WAS AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE CLIPS WERE WORE OUT.. HOW DO CLIPS WERE OUT ON A DASH. THE CAR IS NOT VERY OLD FOR THIS TO HAPPEN. JUST WANT TO SEE IF THERE ARE OTHER OWNERS OUT THERE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM.

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54.4%
ODI 10915635 · 49,950 mi

THE DOOR HANDLE ON THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR BROKE, WHICH WOULD NOT ALLOW THE LOCKING MECHANISM TO WORK.. UNABLE TO LOCK THE CAR DOOR EITHER MANUALLY OR BY USING THE REMOTE FOB. WAS ABLE TO OPEN & CLOSE THE DOOR, JUST COULD NOT LOCK IT. THIS HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. I UNDERSTAND THIS SAME PROBLEM EXISTS ON THE FORD FUSION. WE HAD THE PART REPLACED TODAY AT THE COST OF $113.01.

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31.8%
ODI 10726856 · 15,000 mi

ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD ONLY 15,000 MILES ON IT, THE DEALER REPORTED TO ME THAT A TIRE REPLACEMENT WAS RECOMMENDED THESE WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MICHELIN TIRES..AFTER INSPECTION, MICHELIN AGREED TO REPLACE TIRES FOR A FEE OF $100 PER TIRE.

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85.5%
ODI 10700899 · 19,201 mi

FALSE ADVERTISING . MISLEADING AND FALSE INFORMATION ON VEHICLE PURCHASE BAIT AND SWITCH . AUTO FRAUD DEALER ROAD RUNNER AUTO SALES INC 24560 TAYLOR MICHIGAN 48180 SALES MANAGER [XXX] SCAMMERS SALVAGED VEHICLES NOT DISCLOSED AT TIME OF PURCHASE AND FALSE INFORMATION OR DOCUMENT STATING THAT CAR IS FREE OF DAMAGES . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

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2215.1%
ODI 10730325 · 34,000 mi

I GOT TO WORK AND I COULDN'T OPEN MY DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR TO EXIT THE CAR. I TRIED LOCKING AND UNLOCKING, USING THE KEY FAB TO LOCK AND UNLOCK AND EVENTUALLY I HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE PASSENGER SEAT AND EXIT VIA THE PASSENGER DOOR.

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87.3%
ODI 10606534 · 350 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY ANOTHER DRIVER THAT THE VEHICLE HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM UNDERNEATH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A PARK. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE TWICE BECAUSE ONCE IT WAS LOADED ON THE TOW TRUCK THE FIRE STARTED AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 350.

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1111.3%
ODI 11065615 · 70,000 mi

CAR DOOR OPENED IN TRAFFIC WITH BABY IN CARSEAT, THREW THE CAR IN PARK. DOOR LATCH BROKE.

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78.5%
ODI 10894843 · 20,978 mi

IN 20K MILES ENTIRE CAR STOPPED WORKING AFTER IN GARAGE OVER WEEKEND AND NO LIGHTS WERE ON, NO ISSUE WAS FOUND INITIALLY BUT BATTERY WAS CHANGED ONCE IN A NEW CAR IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. CAN CAN SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING?

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69.4%
ODI 11426947 · 21,000 mi

The contact owned a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while exiting her employer's parking lot when the vehicle began to accelerate independently and she started to smell a burning smell. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated she was depressing the brake pedal to the floor and pressed the Park button but the vehicle continued to accelerate and move forward. The contact also stated the steering wheel seized when she crashed into a wooden guard rail, a metal fence, and a chain-link fence. The air bags did not …

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117.9%
ODI 11269944 · 51,000 mi

I WENT TO START MY VEHICLE NO POWER AT ALL.. WEIRD NOTHING EVER HAPPENED LIKE THAT BEFORE. SO I GET AAA TO GIVE ME A BOOST. I GET TO MY DESTINATION. GO TO GET BACK IN MY CAR AND LEAVE. CAR DEAD NO POWER AT ALL. GET TOWED TO THE DEALER. BATTERY CHECK WAS GOOD. THEY COULDN'T FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. THEN THE CAR WOULD GET JUMP STARTED BUT WOULDN'T TURN OFF WHEN YOU PRESS THE BUTTON ONLY THE AUXILIARY THINGS WOULD POWER OFF. THE DEALER IS TELLING ME IT'S WATER DAMAGE BUT HOW? IT'S GARAGE KEPT..

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514.3%
ODI 11245947 · 1,600 mi

DRIVER CAME TO PICK ME UP. DRIVER STOPPED, HE THOUGHT HE PUSHED PARK BUTTON. STARTED TO GET OUT OF CAR. GOT LEFT FOOT ON GROUND, SWUNG RIGHT FOOT OUT AND CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. CAR DOOR KNOCKED HIM DOWN, CATCHING LEFT FOOT BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. CAR STARTED DRAGGING DRIVER DOWN STREET IN REVERSE. I HAD TO RUN AROUND DOOR, PUT CAR IN PARK. DRIVER DRAGGED BETWEEN 5-10 FEET(EST). DRIVER ENDED UP WITH FRACTURED LEFT ANKLE, 3 BROKEN BONES IN LEFT FOOT, ABRASIONS ON RIGHT SHOULDER AND LEFT ELBOW, HEMATOMA ON RIGHT LEG. CAR WAS ON A V…

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420.0%
ODI 11627144

The 2019 Lincoln MKZ electrical system is faulty in my vehicle. Despite having all doors locked with car on and running someone was still able to open my door from the outside and essentially was carjacked, robbed, and severely beaten by 6 men. I did file a police report so it’s all documented along with photographs of my injuries sustained.

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150.0%
ODI 11712156

While driving at freeway speed, my fully closed panoramic moon roof exploded with me and my 5 year old son in the car. Thankfully, the interior shade was closed so no shards of glass fell inside. It sounded like a gunshot and I have front and rear view dash cam video with audio of the incident. You can see glass flying off the back of the car that could have easily damaged another vehicle if one happened to be close enough. I have been without my car for almost three months as it sits in a glass repair shop waiting for a part that is supposedly…

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Power Train
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72.7%
ODI 10444703 · 126,000 mi

THE LINCOLN WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER FOR A WHINNING NOISE AND SMELL OF NATURAL GAS WHEN CAR IS COLD. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS NOISE FROM SCORED ROTORS. ON JANUARY 18,2012 SOUND GREW WORSE AND SOUNDED LIKE PARTS WERE GRINDING. TOOK TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER INDICATED THE TRANSFER CASE WAS FAILING, PARTS WERE DISENTEGRATING IN CASE (CALLED IT A PLU). THE RECOMMENDATION WAS NOT TO DRIVE BECAUSE DANGEROUS IF FAILS AND COULD ALSO REQUIRE NEW TRANSMISSION. *TT

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62.1%
ODI 11072246 · 113,000 mi

THE VEHICLE SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS A FLAT TIRE AND HAS A BAD VIBRATION INSIDE THE CAR. IT DOES IT DURING MOTION AND WHEN STOPPING. SEEM TO BE BAD WHEN ITS COLD. UPON INSPECTION IT WAS FOUND THAT THE DRIVESHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUR TO BAD CARRIER BEARINGS. THIS IS A AWD CAR.

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54.4%
ODI 10481001 · 55,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARD AND ACROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC. THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHICH PUSHED HER BACK INTO THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, HER ANKLE WAS STILL OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A FRACTURED ANKLE BONE AND LOST ENOUGH BLOOD TO SUSTAIN FIVE BLOOD TRANSFUSIONS. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

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42.4%
ODI 10460314 · 5,100 mi

BACKED CROOKEDLY INTO PARKING SLOT IN PUBLIC PARKING LOT. TRIED TO STRAIGHTEN CAR IN SLOT BY SLOWLY MOVING FORWARD. CAR ON ITS OWN LURCHED AHEAD AT HIGH RATE OF SPEED; BRAKES HAD LITTLE EFFECT AND I STRUCK A PARKED CAR. SOMEHOW SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND CAR ON ITS OWN GAINED FEROCIOUS SPEED TRAVELING BACKWARDS. THIS FORWARD, THEN BACKWARD PATTERN CONTINUED ON ITS OWN WHILE I STRUGGLED TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL. IN REVERSE, CAR CONTINUED GAINING SPEED BEYOND MY CONTROL, WHEELING ABOUT THE PARKING LOT AND STRIKING 3 OR 4 ADDITIONAL AUTOS. DURI…

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42.8%
ODI 10567919 · 30,742 mi

DISPLAY IN DASHBOARD DISPLAYED "BLINDSPOT NOT AVAILABLE". SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE BLIND SPOT WARNING LIGHT ON PASSENGER (RIGHT) SIDE CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. WARNING MESSAGE IN DASHBOARD DISPLAY WENT OFF ON ITS OWN, BUT INDICATOR LIGHT WILL NOT COME ON WITH VEHICLE IN THE BLIND SPOT. *TR

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21.4%
ODI 10536082 · 51,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STOP CAR SAFELY NOW WARNING MESSAGE ILLUMINATED AS THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED. THE CONTACT SHUT THE ENGINE OFF AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE WITHOUT FAILURE AFTER RESTARTING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000. *TR

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1513.8%
ODI 10572944 · 5,550 mi

THE CAR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO NEUTRAL WHEN DRIVING. THE CAR SHIFTS FROM DRIVE TO LOW WHILE DRIVING. THE CAR SHIFTS FROM REVERSE TO PARK WHILE DRIVING. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES A FEW TIME IT ALMOST RESULTED IN A ACCIDENT. I FINALLY TOOK IT TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS AND WILL WAIT AND SEE IF IT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. THIS IS A SITUATION THAT COULD AND WILL LIKELY RESULT IN A DEATH IF THIS CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT SEEM SURPRISE ABOUT WHAT WAS HAPPENING. THERE IS A RECALL ABOUT THE REPAIR BUT I WAS NEVER NOTIFIED OF THE REC…

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88.2%
ODI 10608871 · 28,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT STATED DURING THE WINTER, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHIFT GEARS TO LOW INDEPENDENTLY. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING ON, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND ROLLED AWAY. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A BARRIER. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE OF RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 13V594000 (POWER TRAIN). HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE…

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44.9%
ODI 10983889 · 24,000 mi

TRANSMISSION HARD SHIFT FROM 1-2 AND 3-4, STARTED EXPERIENCING PROBLEM APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MI HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP TWICE(ONCE IN FEB FOR 4 DAYS) AND SECOND TIME IN MAR FOR 7 DAYS), FIRST TIME SAID IT WAS LEAKING FLUID AND REPLACED "O" RING. A COUPLE OF WEEKS LATER IN MARCH RETURNED, WAS GETTING WORSE, SAID THEY REBUILT THE TRANSMISSION. SHIFTS AS IF SOMEONE HIT ME IN REAR WHEN INCREASING SPEED PULLING AWAY FROM TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A CITY STREET OR MERGING ONTO HIGHWAY. NOW MAKES A WHINING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING FROM TRAFFIC LIGHT OF MERGING,…

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11.6%
ODI 11339642 · 31,159 mi

PTU (POWER TRANSFER UNIT) KEEPS FAILING INITIALLY LINCOLN STATED IT WASN'T A SERVICEABLE PART. NO DRAIN PLUG PRESENT. IF LEFT UNCHECKED OR SERVICED BY SUCKING OUT THE OIL THAT GETS BURNT BECAUSE OF HEAT FROM THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE WITH ONLY 1 QUART OF 70/140 FUILD IT COULD SEIZE UP AND CAUSE CATASTROPHIC FAILURE THE PTU COULD EITHER BUST OPEN OR LOCK UP CAUSING A SEVERE ACCIDENT AS THE PTU IS JUST THE THE RIGHT OF THE GAS PEDDLE UNDER YOUR FOOT. SIMCE THERE ISN'T A FIX FORM THIS PART IT MUST BE WARRANTIED FOR LIFE …

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2014.4%
ODI 11099382 · 18,000 mi

VEHICLE JERKS AGGRESSIVELY FROM PARK TO REVERSE THEN REVERSE TO DRIVE AT COLD START. AND FROM PARK TO DRIVE. THEN THERE IS A DELAY IN ENGAGEMENT WHERE THERE IS NO MOVEMENT AT ALL AS YOU SIT IN THE ROADWAY WITH TRAFFIC. NO CODES DISPLAYING AFTER AN APPOINTMENT WITH DEALERSHIP AND ALTHOUGH I PROVIDED VIDEOS OF ISSUE OCCURRING THEY SAY THEY CAN'T DUPLICATE ISSUE AND I MUST COME BACK, WEEKS LATER. AS SOON AS I LEAVE ISSUE OCCURS AGAIN.....

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925.7%
ODI 11206840 · 135,000 mi

UPON DRIVING THE VEHICLE, IT HAS STALLED SEVEN TIMES. TWO OF THOSE INCIDENTS INVOLVED VEHICLE GOING INTO PARK WITHOUT TOUCHING THE PARK BUTTON. AS IT WAS SHIFTING INTO PARK, THERE WAS A LOUD CLICKING SOUND AS THOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS 'FIGHTING' GOING INTO PARK. THEN THE VEHICLE DIED. ON AT LEAST FIVE OTHER OCCASIONS, IT JUST DIED. NOTHING INDICATING ON MY WAY APP, OR AT SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL LINCOLN DEALERSHIP. THIS BEGAN ONE WEEK AGO YESTERDAY AND WITHOUT PATTERN, HAS CONTINUED. UPON RETURN FROM LINCOLN SERVICE DEPARTMENT, ISSUE RESURFACE…

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210.0%
ODI 11676394

On models 2017-2019 Lincoln mkz’s there is a tsb known issue for coolant intrusion in the cylinders. I need an engine replacement. This should be a recall in these cars

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00.0%

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic
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135.0%
ODI 11324658 · 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING SOUND WAS HEARD WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT…

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227.8%
ODI 10367740 · 15,700 mi

THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS ON MY LINCOLN MKZ ARE LOCATED SO CLOSE TO EACH OTHER AND AT THE SAME HEIGHT THAT I HAVE TWICE EXPERIENCED ACCELERATION INSTEAD OF BRAKING WHEN PUTTING ON THE BRAKES BECAUSE I DID NOT MOVE MY FOOT ENOUGH TO CLEAR THE GAS PEDAL. I HAVE INQUIRED TO MY DEALER ABOUT MAKING AN ADJUSTMENT TO THE BRAKES PEDAL HEIGHT OR SPACING BUT WAS ADVISED THAT THIS COULD NOT BE DONE. THIS DESIGN IS AN "ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN" AND I AM LUCKY THAT IN BOTH INSTANCES I WAS ABLE TO REACT IN TIME TO AVOID ONE. IF THIS HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN BR…

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76.1%
ODI 11360710 · 94,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. DORAL LINCOLN (9000 NW 12TH ST, DORAL, FL 33172; [phone removed]) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE BRA…

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84.7%
ODI 11359786

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CONTACTED L. B. SMITH FORD (1100 MARKET ST, LEMOYNE, PA 17043, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TO…

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00.0%

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21.4%
ODI 11343736 · 113,449 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE SERVICE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SCHUMACHER LINCOLN OF DELRAY (2102 S FEDERAL HWY, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33483 [phone removed]) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS HYDRAULIC UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,449.

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21.8%
ODI 11517592

The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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33.1%
ODI 11472893 · 44,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but went to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V011000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) for which the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

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56.1%
ODI 11491274 · 117,000 mi

The contact owns a 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The brake fluid light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

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46.3%
ODI 11518717 · 33,000 mi

The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the front brake flexible hose inspection. The contact stated that while the dealer was conducting the inspection, the hood failed to open after several attempts. The dealer then lubricated the hood latch and was able to open the hood after several attempts. The dealer informed the contact that the brake fluid…

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75.0%
ODI 11456065 · 47,000 mi

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and traveled to the floorboard. The contact stated the braking distance was extended due to the failure. The contact stated that no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the front driver’s side brake rubber hydraulic line that needed to be replaced due to damage. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently at the dealer for the repair. The manufacture…

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00.0%

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00.0%

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00.0%

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Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Air Bags49,250–128,750 mi69,271 mi38
ODI 10649254 · 48,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO THE LATEST "AIRBAG RECALLS" ON THE FORD MODEL CARS. I OWN A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE "WARNING LIGHT" CONSTANTLY BEING "ON" SINCE AUGUST OF THE YEAR, 2014. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, BUT FOR ME "NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT" AS LONG AS THE LIGHT DIDN'T BOTHER ME. IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT RECALLS OF OTHER MODELS OF FORD CARS AND STORIES ON THE NATIONAL NEWS ABOUT THE AIRBAG DEFECT RESULTING IN EVEN FATAL INJURIES …

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ODI 10649256 · 48,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO THE LATEST "AIRBAG RECALLS" ON THE FORD MODEL CARS. I OWN A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE "WARNING LIGHT" CONSTANTLY BEING "ON" SINCE AUGUST OF THE YEAR, 2014. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, BUT FOR ME "NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT" AS LONG AS THE LIGHT DIDN'T BOTHER ME. IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT RECALLS OF OTHER MODELS OF FORD CARS AND STORIES ON THE NATIONAL NEWS ABOUT THE AIRBAG DEFECT RESULTING IN EVEN FATAL INJURIES …

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ODI 10714010 · 152,000 mi

LINCOLN MKZ 2007 AIRBAG MODULAR AND SENSORS GONE BAD AND AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON. CAR WAS CHECKED FOR THE PROBLEM AND I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST OVER $1500 TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THIS CAR PARTS HAVE CONTINUOUSLY FAIL ON THIS PARTICULAR CAR PANELS ON BOTH FRONT DOOR HAVE CRACKED, DRIVES SIDE HAS BEEN REPLACED ONCE BY DEALER. WAS TOLD THAT IF I REPLACE DOOR PANEL I WOULD HAVE TO BUY THE DOOR RATHER THAN JUST A PANEL, HAVE REPLACED ALL FOUR REELS ON THE CAR, TIRES CONSTANTLY HAVE TO BE CHECKED FOR LOW AIR PRESSURE IN TIRES, DASHBOARD HAS POPPED …

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Service Brakes47,500–133,750 mi67,771 mi16
ODI 10905557 · 50,000 mi

THE BRAKES DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE PEDAL FEEL IS SPONGY AND THE PEDAL TRAVEL IS EXCESSIVE (3-4") BEFORE THE BRAKES START TO SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN. BRAKES WERE FULLY BLED TO ENSURE OLD FLUID WITH TOO MUCH MOISTURE IN IT WASN'T THE PROBLEM. THIS ACTION DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. JUST HAD A FORD DEALER REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER--THAT DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. AFTER CONDUCTING A WEB SEARCH AND TALKING WITH THE DEALER MORE, APPARENTLY THE PROBLEM IS A VALVE STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION ON THE ABS SYSTEM'S HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT. THIS APP…

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ODI 10937918 · 62,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN HOW LONG IT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FULLY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,500. ....UPDATED 02/06/17 *BF *CN

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ODI 10938386 · 40,000 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH TRAFFIC SLOWS. I COME DOWN HARD ON BRAKE. ANTI-LOCK BRAKE ACTIVATES, PEDDLE GOES SOFT AND CATCHES JUST ABOVE FLOOR. PEDDLE DOSE NOT RETURN TO NORMAL UNTIL CHECKED BY LOCAL MECHANIC AND HE RUNS A CHECK ON THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. HOURS LATER BRAKES ARE BACK TO NORMAL. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF THE PROBLEM. THE MKZ IS A CLOSE RELATIVE OF THE FORD FUSION.

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Wheels49,750–109,000 mi74,611 mi14
ODI 10395613 · 56,000 mi

LINCOLN MK7 2007. CAR HAS CONSISTANT SLOW TIRE LEAKS DUE TO POOR WHEEL AND RIM QUALITY. THIS IS EVIDENCED BY THE LARGE AMOUNTS OF CHROME THAT HAS FLAKED OFF THE WHEELS. BOTH FORD AND THE DEALERHSIP REFUSE TO DO ANY THING TO CORRECT. *TR

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ODI 10399325 · 45,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME ON THE WHEEL WAS CORRODING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHO POINTED OUT THE CORROSION ON THE WHEEL THAT WAS CAUSING THE TIRES TO GO FLAT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 45,000.

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ODI 10442238 · 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FACTORY RIMS WERE CORRODING AND CAUSING THE TIRES TO LOOSE AIR PRESSURE IN COLDER TEMPERATURES. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE RIMS WERE NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 02/22/12

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Service Brakes, Hydraulic105,000–155,000 mi145,000 mi5
ODI 11324658 · 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, AN ABNORMAL SQUEAKING SOUND WAS HEARD WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT THEN RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT…

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ODI 11366005 · 145,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SEVERAL UN-STATED BRAKE FAILURES WITH THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. BILL WALSH FORD (2900 COLUMBUS ST, OTTAWA, IL 61350) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FA…

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ODI 11407765 · 199,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY BRAKE PADS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). NEITHER THE LOCA…

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Power Train72,500–129,000 mi110,500 mi6
ODI 10444703 · 126,000 mi

THE LINCOLN WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER FOR A WHINNING NOISE AND SMELL OF NATURAL GAS WHEN CAR IS COLD. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS NOISE FROM SCORED ROTORS. ON JANUARY 18,2012 SOUND GREW WORSE AND SOUNDED LIKE PARTS WERE GRINDING. TOOK TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER INDICATED THE TRANSFER CASE WAS FAILING, PARTS WERE DISENTEGRATING IN CASE (CALLED IT A PLU). THE RECOMMENDATION WAS NOT TO DRIVE BECAUSE DANGEROUS IF FAILS AND COULD ALSO REQUIRE NEW TRANSMISSION. *TT

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ODI 10619064 · 65,000 mi

WHEN YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN FROM A SPEED OF 30 OR OVER YOU CAN FEEL THE TRANSMISSION KICK. WHEN YOU ARE STOPPING FROM REGULAR ROAD SPEEDS AND OR HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT IS KICKING. BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT IS YOU STOP AND THEN YOU FEEL A BUMP. IT IS NOT NORMAL. FEELS ALMOST LIKE A VERY HARD DOWN SHIFT ONLY BY THAT POINT YOU ARE ALREADY STOPPED. *TR

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ODI 10702233 · 44,000 mi

THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND COILS WENT BAD. HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN (TSB 14-0059) ON 2007-2008 LINCOLN MKZ'S. I WAS TOLD THAT MY VIN # WAS NOT ONE OF THE PROBLEM CARS COVERED. MY CAR IS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ I FEEL THAT LINCOLN IS IN ERROR AND I SHOULD BE COVERED FULLY FOR REPAIR. *TR

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Engine61,000–187,904 mi89,400 mi5
ODI 10521475 · 38,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE FAILED TO OPERATE ONCE THE IGNITION WAS STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE BATTERY WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BATTERY EACH TIME. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INFERIOR POWER DOOR LOCK FAILED TO UNLOCK. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 08/06/13*LJ

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ODI 10606477 · 61,000 mi

APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AGO (IN MAY, 2014), WHILE IN THE PARKED POSITION AND IN A PARKING SPACE, NO FOOT ON BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR, MY 2007 LINCOLN MKZ (61,000 MILES) ENGINE SUDDENLY REVVED UP AND BEGAN TO THRUST FORWARD. I IMMEDIATELY HIT MY BRAKE HARD, WHICH STOPPED THE CAR PRIOR TO HITTING THE CURB OR OTHER OBSTACLES; HOWEVER, HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR MY QUICK REFLEX, I SHUDDER TO THINK WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED! THERE WAS A CURB, A TRASH CAN, AND A BUILDING DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME, AND HAD I NOT BEEN ABLE TO STOP THE CAR, THERE'S NO DOUBT I WOULD HAV…

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ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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Unknown Or OtherToo few reports for a range107,200 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10766320 · 164,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING ACCESS RAMP TO HIGHWAY, AT APPROX 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER RISE TO 4000RPM AND STAY AT THAT LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. I DID MANAGE TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY BUT THE HIGHEST SPEED I COULD GARNER WAS 55MPH ALL THE WHILE THE TACH STAYED AT 4-5000 RPM AND CONTINUED TO RACE. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOTICED LEAKING FLUIDS FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND INFORMED THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

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ODI 11055720 · 125,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY VERIFIED MY RECALL. THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING. I ALSO HAVE A RECALL FOR THE CARPET INSERTS. I HAVE HAD MANY INSTANCES WHERE MY SHOE GET STUCK ON THE METAL PIECE NEAR THE CHAIR.

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ODI 11115642 · 78,000 mi

THERE IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE DASHBOARD BUBBLING. THE PADDED VINYL COVERING SEPARATES FROM THE UNDERLYING HARD SURFACE. AS A RESULT THE DEFROSTER GRILL SEPARATES FROM THE OPENING. THIS RENDERS THE DEFROSTER SUSPECT AND IF NOT INOPERABLE. THE RESULTS IT THE VEHICLE DEFROSTER WILL NOT CLEAR THE WINDSHIELD OF FROST OR CONDENSATION CREATING A SEVERE VISIBILITY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE THEN BECOMES UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO IT'S OCCUPANTS AND TO OTHER VEHICLES ON THE ROAD.

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range86,700 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10315804 · 15,000 mi

2007 LINCOLN MKZ W/ 40K MILES WELL-MAINTAINED. ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS APPROX 3 MONTHS APART, WHEN ENGINE STILL SOMEWHAT COOL AND WITHIN 5 MILES OF START-UP, VEHICLE IS STOPPED IN DRIVE WITH FOOT-BRAKE APPLIED. ENGINE SUDDENLY REVS AND CAR BEGINS TO ACCELERATE, DESPITE APPLICATION OF HARD BRAKE PRESSURE. TO AVOID COLLISION, DRIVER MUST SHIFT TO NEUTRAL OR PARK AND TURN OFF ENGINE. STILL UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER (1) DOWNLOADED AND APPLIED COMPUTERIZED UPDATES, (2) CHANGED BATTERY, (3) REVIEWED ALL ONLINE AND FORD MOCO BULLETINS BUT FOUND N…

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ODI 10595831 · 84,000 mi

MY IGNITION COIL IMPLODED. I REPLACED 6 PLUGS AND ONE COIL, BUT AS THEY WERE GETTING INSTALLED THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THAT THE COMPUTER IN MY CAR WAS NOT GIVING A READING TO THE NEW COIL, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT I NEED A NEW COMPUTER (PCM) THE CAR SHAKES UNDER 50 MPH, STOP LIGHTS, ETC...THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A GLITCH ON MY MODEL CAR BUT THEY WON'T FIX IT UNLESS I PAY $1600 TO GET IT DONE. *TR

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ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

1 reports2024-112026-10

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
Monthly complaint and recall timeline
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-121None
ODI 11630926

Car is inoperable due to the brake issue and airbag issue. Lincoln refuses to assist with getting it towed or working with the dealership. They will say that they do these things or are trying to help but they do not. This has been going on for 5 years. Dealerships will not fix the vehicle because the vehicle is too old they are telling me. The car is sitting and cannot be driven and nobody will help. I can't sell it I can't drive it I can't use it I can't do anything.

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2025-011None
ODI 11634267

Dealership and Lincoln refusing to repair.

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2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-031None
ODI 11646784

Varsity Ford Lincoln is refusing to fix open recalls. My vehicle has been sitting with them for 90 days. Lincoln is refusing to help. Now the dealership in a letter is stating they are not going to fix the open recalls because I have to pay them money to fix my brakes before they'll do that in a text. They are extorting me.

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2025-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-100None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-040None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-051None
ODI 11739635

Under the following recall [XXX] Recall was performed in 2022 by Ford of Upland by replacing only the brake fluid. The problem resurfaced just as described in the recall a while back. I contacted Ford on 5/21 they contacted the dealer who refused to repair at no cost. Car is currently at independent respected shop who confirmed that the ABS pump/module is shot and is gummed up. Recall by ford of upland was not performed fully or wasn’t effective. Replacing the fluid only was not a fix. I contacted the dealer and the general manager refused t…

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2026-061None
ODI 11743504

Internal Water pump Failed causing immediate shutdown of vehicle. This water pump is internal to the engine and requires half of the engine be taken apart to be replaced. This affect all 3.5 and 3.7 Ford engines through 2021. Unlike traditional water pumps which are belt driven this one is driven by the timing chain. Thereby when failure occurs the engine shuts down. Coolant also leaks into the oil as a result possibly resulting in engine damage. Ford is fully aware of the defect and refuses to recall. Regardless of age or miles this is a def…

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2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2019: 1 complaints · 2020: 0 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2019111
2020000
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
20192000
2020200

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
ComponentAir BagsService BrakesWheelsService Brakes, HydraulicPower TrainEngineUnknown Or OtherElectrical System
Air Bags—
8
ODI 10939711 · 67,542 mi

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ODI 11425699

They've yet to find a remedy for either of these recalls. I'm complaining because I'd hate for someone to end up hurt before they figure out how to fix this. It's been 2yrs on the brake recall, this is getting rediculous

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ODI 11429904 · 93,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired under an unknown air bag and service brakes recall. The contact stated that the air bag and service brakes warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

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ODI 10937405 · 130,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY PASSENGER SIDE. THIS MAY CAUSE INJURY IF IN ACCIDENT I'VE REPLACES SEVERAL TIRES AND RECENTLY HAVE NEW ONES AND TIRE PRESSURE GOES COMPLETELY FLAT ON 2 BACK TIRES AND CONSTANTLY PUTTING AIR IN FRONT TIRES.. I RETURNED IT TO SERVICE STATION THAT INSTALLED TIRES AND HE SAID THE RIMS ARE SO CORRODED THAT'S WHY I'M LOSING AIR IN TIRES. THESE NEED REPLACED AND ARE COSTLY. I FEEL I MAY HAVE A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING IF I DON'T CHECK THESE DAILY. *TR

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4
ODI 11408016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. LIBERTY FORD MAPLE HEIGHTS (5500 WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD …

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ODI 11408219

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CUMBERLAND FORD MOTORS INC (1501 US-25E SCENIC, MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERI…

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ODI 11415805

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION FORD WOLFCHASE (7925 STAGE RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38133, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT S…

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1
ODI 11563457 · 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that after having the rotors replaced, while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while reversing. Additionally, was a slight delay while shifting gear. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. …

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1
ODI 11583999 · 210,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was pulling to one side. There was an abnormal winding noise detected. The window failed to go up when the button was depressed. The engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was no wheel bearing work completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 210,0…

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2
ODI 11055720 · 125,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY VERIFIED MY RECALL. THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING. I ALSO HAVE A RECALL FOR THE CARPET INSERTS. I HAVE HAD MANY INSTANCES WHERE MY SHOE GET STUCK ON THE METAL PIECE NEAR THE CHAIR.

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ODI 11646784

Varsity Ford Lincoln is refusing to fix open recalls. My vehicle has been sitting with them for 90 days. Lincoln is refusing to help. Now the dealership in a letter is stating they are not going to fix the open recalls because I have to pay them money to fix my brakes before they'll do that in a text. They are extorting me.

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2
ODI 11301640 · 175,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING MY AIRBAG RECALL, I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO WARREN FORD TO HAVE THE AIRBAGS RECALL RESOLVED. WHEN I PICKED UP MY CAR THERE WAS NOW AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON, ON THE DASH. PRIOR TO HAVING ANY WORK DONE THERE WERE NO DASH LIGHTS ON. WARREN FORD INFORMED US UPON REQUEST THAT THERE IS "NOTHING THEY ARE WILLING TO DO." THIS IS AN ISSUE BECAUSE PRIOR TO THE WORK BEING DONE I HAD NO ISSUES AND NOW THERE IS A LIGHT ON SHOWING ME THAT THERE IS SOME TYPE OF SAFETY CONCERN NOW. SINCE THE LIGHT WASN'T ON WHEN WE ORIG…

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ODI 11573030

Brakes have failed. Cannot even get to dealership because of this for the repair. Also, airbag light is still on and no repair listed for recall issue.

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Service Brakes
8
ODI 10939711 · 67,542 mi

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ODI 11425699

They've yet to find a remedy for either of these recalls. I'm complaining because I'd hate for someone to end up hurt before they figure out how to fix this. It's been 2yrs on the brake recall, this is getting rediculous

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ODI 11429904 · 93,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to be repaired under an unknown air bag and service brakes recall. The contact stated that the air bag and service brakes warning lights were illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired; however, the warning lights remained illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 93,000.

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1
ODI 11407765 · 199,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY BRAKE PADS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). NEITHER THE LOCA…

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2
ODI 11152193 · 130,000 mi

WHEN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WENT BAD THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AS I WAS ENTERING THE ROAD FROM A PARKING LOT. I NARROWLY MISSED GETTING HIT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

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ODI 11563457 · 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that after having the rotors replaced, while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while reversing. Additionally, was a slight delay while shifting gear. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. …

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0
2
ODI 11562476

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ODI 11646784

Varsity Ford Lincoln is refusing to fix open recalls. My vehicle has been sitting with them for 90 days. Lincoln is refusing to help. Now the dealership in a letter is stating they are not going to fix the open recalls because I have to pay them money to fix my brakes before they'll do that in a text. They are extorting me.

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1
ODI 11573030

Brakes have failed. Cannot even get to dealership because of this for the repair. Also, airbag light is still on and no repair listed for recall issue.

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Wheels
1
ODI 10937405 · 130,000 mi

MY AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY PASSENGER SIDE. THIS MAY CAUSE INJURY IF IN ACCIDENT I'VE REPLACES SEVERAL TIRES AND RECENTLY HAVE NEW ONES AND TIRE PRESSURE GOES COMPLETELY FLAT ON 2 BACK TIRES AND CONSTANTLY PUTTING AIR IN FRONT TIRES.. I RETURNED IT TO SERVICE STATION THAT INSTALLED TIRES AND HE SAID THE RIMS ARE SO CORRODED THAT'S WHY I'M LOSING AIR IN TIRES. THESE NEED REPLACED AND ARE COSTLY. I FEEL I MAY HAVE A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING IF I DON'T CHECK THESE DAILY. *TR

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0—00000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
4
ODI 11408016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. LIBERTY FORD MAPLE HEIGHTS (5500 WARRENSVILLE CENTER RD, MAPLE HEIGHTS, OH 44137) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE CONTACT HAD …

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ODI 11408219

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED CUMBERLAND FORD MOTORS INC (1501 US-25E SCENIC, MIDDLESBORO, KY 40965) AND IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERI…

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ODI 11415805

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) AND 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION FORD WOLFCHASE (7925 STAGE RD, MEMPHIS, TN 38133, [phone removed]) WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT S…

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ODI 11407765 · 199,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP LIGHT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP. THE CONTACT STATED SHE HAD TO PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE STOPPED. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY BRAKE PADS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LISTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V904000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). NEITHER THE LOCA…

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Power Train
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ODI 11563457 · 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that after having the rotors replaced, while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while reversing. Additionally, was a slight delay while shifting gear. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. …

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ODI 11152193 · 130,000 mi

WHEN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WENT BAD THE CAR WENT INTO LIMP MODE AS I WAS ENTERING THE ROAD FROM A PARKING LOT. I NARROWLY MISSED GETTING HIT. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

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ODI 11563457 · 95,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that after having the rotors replaced, while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while reversing. Additionally, was a slight delay while shifting gear. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. …

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ODI 11743504

Internal Water pump Failed causing immediate shutdown of vehicle. This water pump is internal to the engine and requires half of the engine be taken apart to be replaced. This affect all 3.5 and 3.7 Ford engines through 2021. Unlike traditional water pumps which are belt driven this one is driven by the timing chain. Thereby when failure occurs the engine shuts down. Coolant also leaks into the oil as a result possibly resulting in engine damage. Ford is fully aware of the defect and refuses to recall. Regardless of age or miles this is a def…

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ODI 10766320 · 164,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING ACCESS RAMP TO HIGHWAY, AT APPROX 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER RISE TO 4000RPM AND STAY AT THAT LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. I DID MANAGE TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY BUT THE HIGHEST SPEED I COULD GARNER WAS 55MPH ALL THE WHILE THE TACH STAYED AT 4-5000 RPM AND CONTINUED TO RACE. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOTICED LEAKING FLUIDS FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND INFORMED THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

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Engine
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ODI 11583999 · 210,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was pulling to one side. There was an abnormal winding noise detected. The window failed to go up when the button was depressed. The engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was no wheel bearing work completed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 210,0…

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ODI 11743504

Internal Water pump Failed causing immediate shutdown of vehicle. This water pump is internal to the engine and requires half of the engine be taken apart to be replaced. This affect all 3.5 and 3.7 Ford engines through 2021. Unlike traditional water pumps which are belt driven this one is driven by the timing chain. Thereby when failure occurs the engine shuts down. Coolant also leaks into the oil as a result possibly resulting in engine damage. Ford is fully aware of the defect and refuses to recall. Regardless of age or miles this is a def…

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ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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Unknown Or Other
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ODI 11055720 · 125,000 mi

TAKATA RECALL I CONTACTED MY LOCAL DEALERSHIPS SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY VERIFIED MY RECALL. THEY EXPLAINED THAT THE PARTS ARE UNAVAILABLE. I AM CONCERNED BECAUSE THE AIRBAG LIGHT IS ON EVERY TIME THE CAR IS RUNNING. I ALSO HAVE A RECALL FOR THE CARPET INSERTS. I HAVE HAD MANY INSTANCES WHERE MY SHOE GET STUCK ON THE METAL PIECE NEAR THE CHAIR.

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ODI 11646784

Varsity Ford Lincoln is refusing to fix open recalls. My vehicle has been sitting with them for 90 days. Lincoln is refusing to help. Now the dealership in a letter is stating they are not going to fix the open recalls because I have to pay them money to fix my brakes before they'll do that in a text. They are extorting me.

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ODI 11562476

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ODI 11646784

Varsity Ford Lincoln is refusing to fix open recalls. My vehicle has been sitting with them for 90 days. Lincoln is refusing to help. Now the dealership in a letter is stating they are not going to fix the open recalls because I have to pay them money to fix my brakes before they'll do that in a text. They are extorting me.

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ODI 10766320 · 164,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING ACCESS RAMP TO HIGHWAY, AT APPROX 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER RISE TO 4000RPM AND STAY AT THAT LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. I DID MANAGE TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY BUT THE HIGHEST SPEED I COULD GARNER WAS 55MPH ALL THE WHILE THE TACH STAYED AT 4-5000 RPM AND CONTINUED TO RACE. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOTICED LEAKING FLUIDS FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND INFORMED THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

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ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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Electrical System
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ODI 11301640 · 175,000 mi

AFTER RECEIVING A LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING MY AIRBAG RECALL, I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE INTO WARREN FORD TO HAVE THE AIRBAGS RECALL RESOLVED. WHEN I PICKED UP MY CAR THERE WAS NOW AN AIRBAG LIGHT ON, ON THE DASH. PRIOR TO HAVING ANY WORK DONE THERE WERE NO DASH LIGHTS ON. WARREN FORD INFORMED US UPON REQUEST THAT THERE IS "NOTHING THEY ARE WILLING TO DO." THIS IS AN ISSUE BECAUSE PRIOR TO THE WORK BEING DONE I HAD NO ISSUES AND NOW THERE IS A LIGHT ON SHOWING ME THAT THERE IS SOME TYPE OF SAFETY CONCERN NOW. SINCE THE LIGHT WASN'T ON WHEN WE ORIG…

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ODI 11573030

Brakes have failed. Cannot even get to dealership because of this for the repair. Also, airbag light is still on and no repair listed for recall issue.

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ODI 11573030

Brakes have failed. Cannot even get to dealership because of this for the repair. Also, airbag light is still on and no repair listed for recall issue.

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ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

5 patterns with matching reports.

Brake response concerns

15 mentions · 5.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 95,000 mi (11 usable records).

ODI 10247360 · 5,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME DEPRESSED WHEN THE CONTACT WAS DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON SIX OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER AND CRASHED IN A FIELD. THE WEATHER WAS NOT A FACTOR. THE CONTACT WAS CUT OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. HE WAS HOSPITALIZED FOR OBSERVATION. THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE DEALER DID NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE CONTACT HAS A PHOTO OF THE CRASH …

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ODI 10937918 · 62,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN HOW LONG IT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO FULLY STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,500. ....UPDATED 02/06/17 *BF *CN

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ODI 10938738 · 157,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS UNDETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000. ...UPDATED 03/13/17 *BF *TR

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

12 mentions · 4.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 93,000 mi (11 usable records).

ODI 10289470 · 18,800 mi

AIRBAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATES INTERMITTENTLY. SERVICED BY THE DEALER FOUR TIMES. REPLACED THE CRASH SHOCK SENSOR. HAS NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM. UNSURE IF AIRBAG SYSTEM IS FUNCTIONING. *TR

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ODI 10649254 · 48,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO THE LATEST "AIRBAG RECALLS" ON THE FORD MODEL CARS. I OWN A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE "WARNING LIGHT" CONSTANTLY BEING "ON" SINCE AUGUST OF THE YEAR, 2014. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, BUT FOR ME "NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT" AS LONG AS THE LIGHT DIDN'T BOTHER ME. IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT RECALLS OF OTHER MODELS OF FORD CARS AND STORIES ON THE NATIONAL NEWS ABOUT THE AIRBAG DEFECT RESULTING IN EVEN FATAL INJURIES …

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ODI 10649256 · 48,000 mi

THIS IS IN REGARD TO THE LATEST "AIRBAG RECALLS" ON THE FORD MODEL CARS. I OWN A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ AND I HAVE BEEN HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE "WARNING LIGHT" CONSTANTLY BEING "ON" SINCE AUGUST OF THE YEAR, 2014. I IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE VERY EXPENSIVE TO FIX, BUT FOR ME "NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT" AS LONG AS THE LIGHT DIDN'T BOTHER ME. IN LIGHT OF THE RECENT RECALLS OF OTHER MODELS OF FORD CARS AND STORIES ON THE NATIONAL NEWS ABOUT THE AIRBAG DEFECT RESULTING IN EVEN FATAL INJURIES …

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Matching rule\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

2 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 142,000 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10654769 · 97,000 mi

GOT IN CAR AFTER STOPPING AT GROCERY STORE AND SMELLED GAS, THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE FROM A NEARBY GAS STATION. GOT HOME AND PARKED CAR IN GARAGE AND ABOUT AN HOUR LATER WENT IN GARAGE TO TAKE OUT TRASH. GARAGE HAD HEAVY SMELL OF GASOLINE. OPENED GARAGE DOOR, PARKED CAR OUTSIDE AND GASOLINE SMELL IN GARAGE WENT AWAY. TOOK CAR TO FORD DEALER AND CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A SPLIT/LEAKING FUEL RAIL ON TOP OF ENGINE. HAD TO HAVE METAL FUEL RAIL REPLACED. *TR

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ODI 10908234 · 187,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMALLY STRONG FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE CONTACT'S GARAGE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT WITNESSED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE CORROSION AND RUST ON THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000. UPDATED 01/11/2017*CT UPDATED 01/26/17*JB

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b

Stalling or loss of power

2 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 138,652 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 11206533 · 89,400 mi

CAR WILL NOT START BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL COMPUTER AND WHEN IT DOES START THE CAR STALLS WHEN OUT ON THE ROAD OR HIGHWAY PUTTING MY FAMILY OR MYSELF AT RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH. I CALLED LINCOLN HOTLINE AND THEY REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR AFTER IT HAD ALREADY BEEN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG AND SAID IT WAS FINE THEN WENT TO PICK CAR UP AND IT WOULDN'T START. WHEN HOME TO GET SPARE KEY STILL SAME PROBLEM. I LIVE IN THE COUNTRY AND ALL FORD DEALERSHIPS ARE FAR AWAY FROM ME SO NOT CONVENIENT TO KEEP RUN…

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ODI 11266833 · 187,904 mi

WE WAS GOING ON HWY AND THE CAR WENT TO HOT AND WE PULLED OVER STOPPED AND THE CAR STALLED.. COME TO FIND OUT IT IS THE WATER PUMP WE HAD NO SIGN WHEN WE CHECKED THE ENGINE AND THE WATER HAVE MIXED WITH THE OIL CAUSE WATER PUMP IS IN THE ENGINE AND IT WAS NO WAY OF US KNOWING SO THAT SHOULD BE A RECALL ON YOU ALL PART ..ITS NO WAY YOU CAN TELL EXCEPT THE MIXTURE OF OIL AND WATER..I NEED ANSWERS.

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Matching rule\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

1 mentions · 0.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 164,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10766320 · 164,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING ACCESS RAMP TO HIGHWAY, AT APPROX 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER RISE TO 4000RPM AND STAY AT THAT LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. I DID MANAGE TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY BUT THE HIGHEST SPEED I COULD GARNER WAS 55MPH ALL THE WHILE THE TACH STAYED AT 4-5000 RPM AND CONTINUED TO RACE. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOTICED LEAKING FLUIDS FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND INFORMED THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b