10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,365 miles

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problem #135

Jul 112018

MKZ

  • 170,000 miles
Car was taken off road and given rental car due to airbag recall. After talking with king colonial Ford and Lincoln company they only replace one airbag and are putting it back on road refusing to cover rental any longer. Very concerned about danger of driving with still having a defective air bag on drivers side. Why is it safe to have same bag that was just removed from passenger side still on driver side ?

- Waverly, GA, USA

problem #134

Jun 012016

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
2007 Lincoln Mkz. Consumer writes in regards to takata airbag safety recall.

- Buda, TX, USA

problem #133

Dec 182014

MKZ

  • miles
Air bag recall.the front passenger takata airbag's inflators contain an explosive chemical that can cause the airbags to rupture, especially in warm, humid climates. Repair pending availability of part. Taking an incredible amount of time for replacement.

- Greenville, SC, USA

problem #132

May 012018

MKZ

  • miles
We've contacted the dealer multiple times, we no sucess. Lincoln has authorized a rental car to be furnished by our dealer. After several phone calls to 2 differnt Ford dealers in our area - we have had no sucess - we're driving a time bomb! what do we do ow" we have not had an accident - but if we did happen to have one what is our recorse with Ford Lincoln?"

- Happy Valley, OR, USA

problem #131

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. 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. Purvis Ford Lincoln, Inc. (3660 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va) 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.

- Stafford, VA, USA

problem #130

Jun 052018

MKZ

  • 77,456 miles
Takata recall I received notification last year staying my vehicle was impacted by the takata airbag recall and that the passenger airbag in slayer needed to be replaced immediately as it would cause bodily injury and or death in the event of an accident or the airbags becoming activated or deployed shortly after I went to the NHTSA and Ford Motor Company and Lincoln motor company website to gather further information to receive in schedule a replacement or repair to correct this dangerous problem however Lincoln the maker of my vehicle suddenly did not acknowledge my vehicle being impacted by this recall today June 5th 2018 I am now receiving an important safety recall notice regarding the passenger airbag inflator and that it again can cause injury or death in the event of the airbag being deployed I am not a investigator however if there is been an issue with the airbag I don't see how there would suddenly not be an issue with the airbag in other words why was I unable to obtain to repair or information let alone acknowledgement from the dealership or forward slash Lincoln motor company when they previously advised me that my vehicle was impacted by the takata airbag recall however I find it extremely odd that there was a period of time where there was suddenly no issue with my car and that it was suddenly no longer impacted by the recall when it is now June 2018 then I am receiving an urgent safety recall notice from the Lincoln motor company which clearly outlines the severity of this issue as the Lincoln motor company is offering to provide me with a rental vehicle that only covers $45 per day does not include fuel or insurance and that the parts to repair my vehicle so that it is safe to operate again has no eta or estimated time of repair due to absolutely no time frame or even a general time frame as to when the parts will become available so with that being

- Lynnwood, WA, USA

problem #129

Dec 012017

MKZ 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. 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 was not contacted. 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. Consumer stated corroded at weld causing both tires to deflate. We were told that Lincoln and Cadillac that were spot welded inside the wheel would deflate after weld corroded enough. Spark plugs not firing in correct order. Updated 10/15/18

- Jasper, AL, USA

problem #128

Jun 122017

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) in June of 2017. The manufacturer was called and informed the contact that air bag parts would not be available for another year to complete the recall remedy. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to bob thomas Ford West (5321 Illinois rd, ft wayne, in 46804, 260-436-3673) where the contact was again informed that the parts were still not available and would not be available for another year to complete the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

problem #127

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. 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 was not contacted regarding part availability. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #126

May 152015

MKZ

  • 65,027 miles
Takata recall..... I own a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. I have been waiting since July 2016 for a replacement of the takata airbag. I got a second notice a year later 2017 telling me I need the airbag to be replaced but sorry Lincoln does not have it again. So now im going to 3 years that I have been unable to use my car. I have 3 grandchildren that I have full custody of. I cannot use my car because of the severity of possible death or disfigurement due to the faulty takata airbag. I was told not to use the car in which I have not...I bought this car in May 2015. From a Florida Ford dealer, I feel the car was misrepresented to me, as the takata dangers were not disclosed to me, and I feel the car should never have been sold without first having the airbag replaced. I think that two and a half years is quite excessive to replace an airbag that carries so much danger and liability on the manufacturer and the dealer side. I intend to retain counsel to help resolve the situation. Thank you

- Edgewater, FL, USA

problem #125

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
"takata recall" my vehicle has had a airbag recall almost 2 years ago. There has been no fix yet. I have contacted to local dealer. The dealer states there is a waiting list. Fords solution to the problem is have no in the front passenger seat. This is a joke, there is more than one person in our household and the car is needed for moving us around. I need a replacement car.who can help me?

- Palmdale, CA, USA

problem #124

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • 190,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. Additionally, the passenger side frontal air bag was protruding through the dashboard. 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 contact called a local dealer (cannon Ford of blytheville, 305 N service rd, blytheville, ar 72315, (870) 763-4453) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Osceola, AR, USA

problem #123

May 032018

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. Over 2 years ago Ford Motor Co issued a recall for my vehicle for the passenger side air bags. Ford is doing nothing for me and is ignoring my requests for help. They actually sent me a letter that instructed me to not use the front passenger seat in my car. How ridiculous is that?

- Westerville, OH, USA

problem #122

Mar 032017

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. We were informed in March of 2017 that an appointment would be scheduled to replace parts on car. We have not heard anything since. What are we supposed to do?

- Waukesha, WI, USA

problem #121

Apr 172018

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (Liberty Ford maple heights, 5500 warrensville center rd, maple heights, oh 44137) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact recently received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that the takata air bag manufacturer filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #120

Dec 012017

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall I have a safety recall for my passenger side airbag, however the fix is not available and no set date as to when it will be. I have a family of 4, and it says ti just not have anyone sit in the passenger side until this part has been replaced. I geel something more should/could be done.

- Elizabeth, PA, USA

problem #119

Mar 012018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall my vehicles airbag has been on recall for 2 yrs.with no replacement yet available. There has been deaths caused by this issue. It's past time to force the manufacturer to replace the defective part, and/ or sustain a sufficient fine. That would be on top of my personal lawsuit for loss of life and/or injury. Hard to comprehend why they're getting by for so long.

- Jefferson, WI, USA

problem #118

Nov 172016

MKZ

  • miles
I have waited for them to call me. I called them and I was told they will call me when they get the part in. Then I called again and got the same answer. So I am not sure what to do at this point.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #117

Mar 012017

MKZ

  • 140,000 miles
Takata recall - Lincoln case #14136941 it has been 12 months since I recieved the recall notice. There is still no resolution available and I asked for a loaner vehicle and it was denied. (see case # above). Lincoln representative stated that it was safe to have a passenger in the driver side. When I spoke with NHTSA they said it was not safe. I want Lincoln to buy back, give me a loaner or fix this vehicle.

- Mashpee, MA, USA

problem #116

Jan 012007

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. We received a recall notice March 2017 and there is still no notice to bring in the car for the faulty airbag replacement.

- Windsor, CO, USA

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