10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,124 miles

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problem #22

Sep 082022

MKZ

  • 122,416 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated, and smoke was coming inside the cabin through the A/C vents. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and noticed that coolant was leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the thermostat was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred on four other occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who refilled the coolant in the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that on 5 separate occasions while driving, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle hesitated to respond, causing his vehicle to rear-end his wife-??s vehicle. There were no injuries sustained. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would shudder while depressing the brake pedal. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 21V158000 (Air Bags), 17V024000 (Air Bags) and 16V384000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,416 (Air Bags) and 16V384000 (Air Bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,416

- Lancaster, SC, USA

problem #21

Dec 182019

MKZ

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 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 not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA

problem #20

Aug 162021

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was notified of the issue. The manufacturer was notified of the issue but did not provide any assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hilton Head Island, SC, USA

problem #19

Dec 182019

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 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 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 experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Vicksburg, MS, USA

problem #18

Jan 012020

MKZ

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) and 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

- Jakin, GA, USA

problem #17

Jun 152020

MKZ

  • 94,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V904000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal needed to be gently depressed several times to engage. The contact stated that whenever the brake pedal was depressed forcefully, the brake pedal would travel to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice however, the contact was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 94,000.

- Springtown, TX, USA

problem #16

Oct 012020

MKZ

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 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 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 stated while driving at various speeds, or while the vehicle was idle, while the contact attempted to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal extended to the floorboard before the vehicle came to a stop. The contact had the brakes replaced outside of the recall, along with the brake fluid however, the failure persisted. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

- Continental, OH, USA

problem #15

Jan 012020

MKZ

  • 8,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard with the brake warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called cole Ford llc (410 E. Chicago St, coldwater, mi 49036(517)278-5661) and 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 failure mileage was approximately 8,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Coldwater, MI, USA

problem #14

Dec 182019

MKZ

  • 49,600 miles
The contact owns a 2008 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. Capitol Ford (919 capitol expressway auto mall, san jose, ca 95136, (408) 265-6000) was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were 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 stated that the brakes had become spongey. The approximate failure mileage was 49,600. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #13

Dec 012020

MKZ

  • 94,608 miles
The contact owns a 2008 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 vehicle was taken to classic Ford (8540 tyler blvd, mentor, oh 44060, (440)266-3000) 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that unknown brake parts were replaced after the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The approximate failure mileage was 94,608. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Painesville, OH, USA

problem #12

Jun 022020

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to van horn Ford oconomowoc (1000 East summit ave oconomowoc, wi 53066, 262-567-5574) 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Oconomowoc, WI, USA

problem #11

Dec 052019

MKZ

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hempstead Ford (301 N. franklin St, hempstead, NY 11550) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 88,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Glen Clove, NY, USA

problem #10

Jun 122020

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Fiesta Lincoln (1720 S mesa dr, mesa, AZ 85210) and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed and the front end of the vehicle started to vibrate. The mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

problem #9

Jul 012020

MKZ

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 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 local dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and 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 vehicle had experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Torrington, CT, USA

problem #8

Dec 202019

MKZ

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer Ford of lake geneva located at West 2542 interchange N, lake geneva, wi 53147, and the manufacturer were made aware of the issue and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the NHTSA campaign. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was 72,000.

- Lake Geneva, WI, USA

problem #7

May 032017

MKZ

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the brakes failed while driving, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the hydraulic braking system failed to operate as designed and needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called napleton's river oaks Lincoln, llc, (1777 river oaks dr, calumet city, il 60409) and was informed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #6

Sep 092020

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Langhorne, PA, USA

problem #5

Dec 182019

MKZ 6-cyl

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact called the auburn Ford dealer located at 1650 grass valley hwy, auburn, ca 95603, and it was confirmed that the parts were 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 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.

- Auburn, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 232020

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V904000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called tindol Ford (1901 E franklin blvd, gastonia, nc 28054, (704) 867-8341), and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #3

Oct 152019

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Lincoln Mkz. Consumer writes in regards to hydraulic brake safety recall. The consumer stated while driving the posted speed limit of 75mph, the driver had to suddenly brake, but the pedal continued to travel to the floor. Suddenly, the brakes activated causing the nose of the vehicle to drop violently. The vehicle was almost standing on it's nose. The sudden braking action bell out the right front strut. Both struts were repaired. The consumer referenced safety recall notice 19S54/19V-904. The manufacturer was contacted the vehicle was not repaired.

- Casa Grande, AZ, USA

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