10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,269 miles

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problem #15

Aug 292017

MKZ

  • miles
Recall 16S26 for my vehicle still does not have an expected fix date. Parts are still not available. I need to sell my vehicle and the appraisal value had been dropped by $2000 due to dealers not having parts to fix them. They do not really want to take them in trade since they can not sell a reliable vehicle.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #14

Jun 012016

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall: I want to purchase a new car but because this recall is listed on it for so long a period now, no dealership is willing to offer me any amount close to what my car would be valued otherwise as a trade-in. There is something very wrong with the fact that I am being severely financially punished because of this recall. We are talking many thousands of dollars here. I very much want to know my legal rights in this matter. I also believe that dealers are purposely using this as a way to pressure potential buyers like myself into dumping their vehicles because they feel helpless in this situation. I anxiously await a reply and a solution to this as soon as possible. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #13

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 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. Two dealers were contacted: (gene messer Lincoln in lubbock, tx and permian Ford Lincoln in hubbs, nm). Both dealers 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.

- Lovington, NM, USA

problem #12

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 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. The contact called fletcher Ford border store (located at 92 route oo, jane, mo 64856, phone: 417-726-4650) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bella Vista, AR, USA

problem #11

Jul 012016

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in July of 2016. The contact spoke with the Ford dealer (palm springs motors, 69200 highway 111 cathedral city, ca, 92234 phone: 760-328-2102) and was informed that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Rancho Mirage, CA, USA

problem #10

Jul 162016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 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 contact called brandon Ford (9090 E adamo dr, tampa, fl 33619 (813) 246-3673) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified 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. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Valrico, FL, USA

problem #9

Jan 312017

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) for the passenger frontal air bag inflator exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received a recall notification in January of 2017. The dealer (fairway Ford Lincoln of greenville 2323 laurens rd, greenville, SC, 29607) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Simpsonville, SC, USA

problem #8

Jan 152015

MKZ

  • miles
My car is on recall for faulty air bag on passenger side of car. I received a letter telling me I would be notified of when and where to go for replacement. That has been over a year now and I'm still waiting. I worry about this problem every time I ride in my car. Please advise---

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #7

Jul 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The dealer was contacted immediately and the mechanic advised the contact not to call until the manufacturer sent a second recall notice. The contact received several recall notification letters, but the parts had not yet been supplied from the manufacturer to the dealer for months. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was not able to provide a reasonable timeframe for when the vehicle would be repaired. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lake Wales, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall - still waiting since July, 2016 for both our Mercury Milan and Lincoln Mkz to have new passenger frontal air bags replaced. Concerned about passenger safety since Ford has disconnected them!!! how long must we wait for this to be corrected"?"

- Seminole, FL, USA

problem #5

Jul 152016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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.

- Brilliant, AL, USA

problem #4

Feb 222017

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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.

- St. Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #3

Dec 122016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator flashed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags), but the part was not available. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #2

Feb 252016

MKZ

  • 43,000 miles
The contact owned a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. While pulling off from a stop sign and making a right turn, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a pole. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury to the right hand that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #1

Dec 292014

MKZ

  • 63,000 miles
My 2010 Lincoln Mkz car was struck directly on the drivers door on December 29, 2014 by another car at an estimated 45 mph. Side impact airbags failed to deploy resulting in driver being badly injured. This accident occurred on a city intersection where the other driver ran a red light.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA