The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2009 Lincoln MKZ, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Extended Braking Distance

    NHTSA #EA18002

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Floor mat interference with accelerator

    NHTSA #EA12009

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat

    NHTSA #PE10019

    Status:
    CLOSED

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