10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,036 miles

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problem #144

Mar 062017

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall

- Aliquippa, PA, USA

problem #143

Oct 272018

MKZ

  • 109,086 miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to livermore Ford Lincoln (2266 kitty hawk rd, livermore, ca 94551, (925) 294-7700) where it was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 17V240000 (air bags) but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning light remained illuminated after the repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 109,086.

- Oakland, CA, USA

problem #142

Apr 302018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The recall notice indicated that the part was unavailable and a loaner vehicle was an option; however, the dealer (schumacher Lincoln of delray, 561-454-1800, located at 2102 South federal highway, suite B, delray beach, fl 33483) stated that a loaner vehicle was not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Boca Raton, FL, USA

problem #141

May 012018

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Lincoln mkx. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall.

- North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #140

Sep 242018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to beach Ford (2717 Virginia beach blvd, Virginia beach, va 23452, (757) 486-2717) for a replacement appointment; however, when the contact arrived, she was informed that the part was not available. The contact was promised that they would reserve a replacement part for her, but with no timeframe. The first time the manufacturer reserved a replacement part for the contact and sent her a confirmation email. Afterwards, the contact made the initial appointment with the dealer. The second time the manufacturer apologized repeatedly, but offered no further assistance. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #139

Aug 012018

MKZ

  • 140,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. Also, the contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called the local dealer (premier Ford Lincoln, 5001 glenwood rd, brooklyn, NY 11234, 888-381-4515) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #138

Mar 142017

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received a recall notification from the New York dmv/mva regarding NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rc lacy Ford Lincoln Subaru (25 maple ave, catskill, NY 12414, (518) 943-4300) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kingston, NY, USA

problem #137

Aug 242018

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification from the New York mva/dmv. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17V024000 (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 vehicle was taken to city world Ford (3305 boston rd, bronx, NY 10469, (718) 881-7900), but the part was not available for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bronx, NY, USA

problem #136

Aug 292018

MKZ

  • miles
We are continually receiving letters about not having the recall taken care of. However, we have been told that there is no loaner available or are under a long list of other owners waiting, or the parts will take a few days. I tried calling the NHTSA hotline and both times the call was disconnected after pickup. This is all very frustrating and scary to have to drive a car with a potential fatal defect everyday and at long distances. There should be an alternative through rental car businesses or individual insurance to ensure the safety of the drivers.

- New Roads, LA, USA

problem #135

Aug 012018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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 (byers Ford, 1101 columbus pike, Delaware, oh 43015, (888) 350-4405) 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Delaware, OH, USA

problem #134

Jul 172018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); 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. An unknown Lincoln dealer in woodstock, Georgia was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Tucker, GA, USA

problem #133

Jul 182018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the parts needed to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (smith cairns Ford Lincoln, 900 central park ave, yonkers, NY 10704, (914) 377-8100) 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Yonkers, NY, USA

problem #132

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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 (yemm Ford, Inc, 2201 w main St, galesburg, 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Galeburg, IL, USA

problem #131

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) was received in June of 2016. The dealer (jarrett-gordon Ford davenport, 2600 access rd, davenport, fl) was contacted and stated that the parts needed to repair the recall were not available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kittery Point, ME, USA

problem #130

Jul 172018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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. Bill collins Ford Lincoln (4220 bardstown road E, louisville, ky 40218, (502) 459-9550) 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fisherville, KY, USA

problem #129

May 182018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); 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. All american Ford of paramus (375 NJ-17, paramus, New Jersey 12740) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Sundown, NY, USA

problem #128

Jun 182018

MKZ

  • 93,000 miles
"takata recall" safety recall notice 16S26 / NHTSA recall 16V-384. The Lincoln motor car company sent me a letter that states, dealers are authorized to spend up to $45 per day to rent a car for me, until recall repairs can be made. I have contacted a number of dealers and they have declined to rent a vehicle for me. I then contacted Lincoln customer service and spoke to jeff at noon on 6/28/18. Jeff's direct line is 888-214-2155 at ext 77846. Jeff said that he would try to arrange for a rental car for me. He called back as promised and said that I was 7th in line for a rental through the Ford dealership in old bridge N.J. that can take months to happen.

- Monroe Twp., NJ, USA

problem #127

Jul 012016

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
2008 Lincoln Mkz. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. The consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair.

- Essex, MD, USA

problem #126

Jun 172018

MKZ

  • 150,000 miles
My car keeps running hot and the antifreeze disappears when you poor it in also the RPM good slow then goes fast then cuts off

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #125

Jun 012016

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 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 (bill utter Ford, 4901 S interstate 35 E, corinth, tx 76210, 940-321-7400) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacture was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lake Dallas, TX, USA

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