1.9

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
88,000 miles

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problem #3

Dec 052020

MKZ

  • 189,000 miles
Driver side front seat heater do not work, but passenger front seat do work. Passenger side low beam light stopped working.

- Bastrop, LA, USA

problem #2

Mar 052016

MKZ

  • miles
The passenger side headlight allows water to leak into it and therefore shorts out electrical items. So far I have had issues with my battery, the starter fuse, and the tail light fuse. Replacing the headlight assembly is the only way for me to have taillights again on this vehicle. I was almost rear ended on the freeway one night because my taillight fuse shorted out during the drive. The water in the head light accumulated over time, so I cannot pinpoint exactly when the seal broke, but there is no repairing the seal. I've been on many vehicle forums and have had discussions with many owners with the same problem with their passenger side headlight collecting water.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

problem #1

Mar 092016

MKZ

  • 75,000 miles
Chrome wheels did not use nickel undercoat and chrome peeled off causing air leaks and differential would moan from uneven tire pressure; bought 4 new after market wheels for $775 and solved problem. Front driving lights allowed water to penetrate from vent in wheel well causing to fill up with water and shorted out connectors. Covered vent holes. Rewired connector and water proofed the lighting assemblies but they are still very hazy from water damage. Dealer wanted $1,200 to replace them and said it is common. After market replacements cost $350 to $500 each; problem still not resolved and make an otherwise very pretty car look like cheep crap. Very nice car; stupid Ford problems.

- Westfiled, MA, USA