10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,935 miles

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problem #97

Mar 012017

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall: Since receiving our airbag recall (over 1 year ago) we have been to our local dealership over 3 times and no parts are available to fix the recall and driving the vehicle can cause death. Local dealership stated no date for parts was given by Ford. Contacted Ford and no date given and no resolution to fix vehicle which is not drivable without the risk of death.

- Edgerton, WI, USA

problem #96

Jan 012008

MKX

  • miles
The airbags for my car has a recall. It has no remedy after years. What should I be doing to protect myself and others?

- Pittsboro, NC, USA

problem #95

May 312016

MKX

  • miles
We were notified on 05/31/2016 that the air needed to be replaced but there has been no attempt by Ford to replace the bag. They say recall status incomplete remedy not availiable yet. Thats been almost 2 years ago.ummary: Passenger airbag inflator replacement safety risk: The passenger frontal airbag inflator could rupture if the vehicle is involved in a crash were the supplemental frontal airbags are designed to deploy. This defect report is in response to dirs 17E001, 17E002, 17E003. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Remedy: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their passenger frontal airbag inflator replaced. There will be no charge for this service. Recall status: Recall incomplete. Remedy not yet available.

- Forks, WA, USA

problem #94

Jul 012016

MKX

  • miles
In July 2016 I received an ***important safety recall*** notice. It was labeled as safety recall 16S26/ NHTSA recall 16V-384 for our 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The letter gave notice of that the vehicle's passenger frontal airbag inflator may rupture in an event of a crash necessitating airbag deployment. The letter gave instruction to take the vehicle to the local Lincoln dealer to have the airbag(s) replaced, free of charge. I have taken the vehicle to the local Lincoln dealer every Oct/Nov of every year since receiving the notice, but at each visit I am told that the airbag can not be replaced because it is not in stock and that the dealer is waiting for Ford to distribute the recalled airbags for replacement. I was further instructed by the dealer to call Ford customer service at 800-392-Ford(3673) to request further information on when I can replace the recalled airbag. Over the phone, Ford instructed that I continue bringing the car to the dealership until otherwise they have new airbags in stock. We drive this vehicle every day and most of the time with a spouse or minor child in the passenger's seat. Since we purchased the vehicle from Ford on May 27, 20112, we drive on streets and highways for both short and long distances. The vehicle has not been in an accident during our ownership. I have since received a duplicate letter dated December 2017. And again I brought the vehicle to the Ford dealership. And again I was told the replacement airbag was not in stock. And again I was turned away.

- Tustin, CA, USA

problem #93

Feb 162018

MKX

  • miles
"tamara recall" I have been waiting on a recall regarding the airbags for over a year. I would like to secure my vehicle, as my children are driven in the vehicle regularly. This is not something that O want to continue to worry about.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #92

Jan 012012

MKX 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Lincoln max. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to be completed.

- The Villages, FL, USA

problem #91

Mar 032017

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Henderson Ford (810 ridge rd, webster, NY) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #90

Jul 132016

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called family Ford-Lincoln of marietta at (740) 373-3431 (located at 909 pike St, marietta, oh 45750) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Williamstown, WV, USA

problem #89

Jul 012016

MKX 6-cyl

  • miles
Letter from congressman wittman on behalf of constituent re 2008 Lincoln Mkx safety recall passenger side airbag. The consumer requested to be provided a rental vehicle until the recall could be completed.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #88

Jan 262018

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall received recall notice in July 2006. It's now Feb 2018. Recent letter from Lincoln instructes me not to use passenger seat. Problem going on 2 years as of July 2018. What gives? now I can't use passenger seat per Lincoln. This is ridiculous.

- Cocoa Beach, FL, USA

problem #87

Jul 012016

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall I live in a high heat area and I have been waiting 1 1/2 years for replacement.

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #86

Jan 102017

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (sentry Lincoln, 4080 mystic valley pkwy, medford, MA 02155) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wakefield, MA, USA

problem #85

Jun 012016

MKX

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Crowe Ford sales company (1041 South state street, geneseo, il) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Geneseo, IL, USA

problem #84

Jun 012016

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (Lincoln of ocala, 2816 N pine ave, ocala, fl 34475) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #83

Jun 012016

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (village Ford, 11660 us-441, belleview, fl 34420) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #82

Mar 152017

MKX

  • miles
Takatra recall: Still waiting almost a year for the fix to the air bag. Ford/Lincoln at corporate and local dealer levels have same story, no fix available and no time line for when it will be available, this is really getting old, tired of the continuing run around. I have been in contact at least 5 times over the past year. In the meantime, I am driving a potentially dangerous vehicle and not able to sell the vehicle with an outstanding safety recall.

- Grand Ledge, MI, USA

problem #81

Mar 112017

MKX

  • 60,000 miles
Takata recall. I received a recall notice in March 2017. Called the dealer who advised no parts were available. I followed up again in October of 2017 and was told no parts available. When can I expect to have this safety issue remedied?

- Sutton, MA, USA

problem #80

Jun 012016

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in June of 2016. The dealer (capital Ford Lincoln of wilmington, 4222 oleander dr, wilmington, nc 28403) stated that the parts were unavailable for repair. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wilmington, NC, USA

problem #79

Jul 012016

MKX

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in July of 2016. An unknown dealer stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was confirmed the parts were unavailable and was not sure when they would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Pataskala, OH, USA

problem #78

Jun 012016

MKX 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkx. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (flint hills auto, 7920 E highway 24, manhattan, ks 66502, (785) 776-4004) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The dealer stated months ago that the contact would receive a second letter. The contact received the letter, stating that parts may become available in spring of 2018. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Manhattan, KS, USA

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