10.0

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

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problem #95

Mar 252021

MKZ

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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 had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ontario, NY, USA

problem #94

Jun 202022

MKZ

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while in the car wash the transmission was shifted back to the Driver position when suddenly the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a pair of the iron post. During the crash, the front of the vehicle was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained a concussion, head laceration, neck, left leg, and right shoulder injuries which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Ooltewah, TN, USA

problem #93

Aug 052021

MKZ

  • miles
I traded in this 2010 Lincoln MKZ on November 24, 2018 at Classic Acura in Beaumont, Texas. Since that time I have contacted both Lincoln Motor Company by phone and email plus Kinsel Ford-Lincoln of Beaumont, Texas in person and by phone. These contacts were done multiple times and today I received another recall notice (19S54-ABS HCU Valve Concern (17X29) on the 2010 Lincoln that I no longer own. has not been keeping whoever is the new owner of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ advised of recalls.

- Orange, TX, USA

problem #92

Apr 262021

MKZ

  • miles
Receved a safety recall notice letter. I need a rental car or loaner car from dearership for my own safety while I await the repair of my defected driver side air bag. My vehicle is not safe to drive at this point.

- Saint Rose, LA, USA

problem #91

Jul 252016

MKZ

  • miles
2010 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.

- San Jose, CA, USA

problem #90

Dec 102018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall: There is only one Lincoln dealer remaining in central Massachusetts and they keep telling me that there are no replacement airbags for a 2010 model Lincoln Mkz sedan.we have been trying to schedule an appointment since July 2017 and I call monthly and keep getting the same answer. Time to escalate this to NHTSA

- Framingham, MA, USA

problem #89

Nov 212018

MKZ 6-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owned a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. While the contact was driving at an unknown speed and turning left, the front driver's side was struck by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000. Consumer stated vehicle was a total loss.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #88

Apr 122010

MKZ

  • miles
Have had car for eight years and still has not been fixed.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #87

Nov 232016

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hempstead Ford Lincoln (301 North franklin street, hempstead, NY 11550, (888) 457-6042) 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.

- Kew Gardens, NY, USA

problem #86

Nov 172018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall the manufacturer has failed to fix this issue with my car.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #85

Feb 012018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. GEM city Ford Lincoln (5101 broadway street, quincy, Illinois 62305, (888) 254-9078) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Quincy, IL, USA

problem #84

Nov 092018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall I have been calling the Ford dealership at bill alexander yuma AZ and they say don't have not received the part. This going on more than 3 months it seem like there is no urge off urgency putting my family in harms way this vehicle is the main source of transportation need to take my husband to his dr appt at phoenix AZ and we drive over 200 miles to phoenix AZ and returned to yuma AZ. I have more chances of being in some kind of car accident.

- Yuma, AZ, USA

problem #83

Jan 112018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (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 as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (knox Ford, 461 S dixie blvd, radcliff, ky 40160, (270)-351-9800) was contacted and 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.

- Vine Grove, KY, USA

problem #82

Nov 062018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available. The dealer (courtesy Ford Lincoln, 3533 N vermillion St, danville, il 61832, 217-442-1840) was contacted and confirmed that parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Westville, IL, USA

problem #81

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 parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Chuck anderson Ford (1910 w jesse james rd, excelsior springs, mo 64024, (816) 630-1700) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #80

Dec 082017

MKZ

  • miles
NHTSA recall number 18V046; Lincoln recall number 18S01 passenger airbag inflator replacement: I was first notified in Dec 2017. Still waiting for the necessary part to do the repair. Part ordered for the second time Sept 12, 2018 cannot allow a passenger in the front passenger seat.

- West Linn, OR, USA

problem #79

May 082018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (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 contact called South hills Lincoln dealer ((724) 941-1600, 2760 Washington rd, pittsburgh, pa 15241) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue and informed the contact that the part would become available the second or third quarter of 2018. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mcmurray, PA, USA

problem #78

Oct 272018

MKZ

  • 120,000 miles
Takata airbags not replaced as of today (10/27/2018)

- Gaithersburg, MD, USA

problem #77

May 052010

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall : it has been well over a year since the initial notification and still no end in sight for the replacement. My car has no value, continues to age and I cannot sell/trade it in for something else due to the airbag recall. What am I to do?

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #76

May 202016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 18V046000 (air bags) and stated that the manufacturer failed to provide the part within a reasonable time frame. The dealer (malouf Ford of North brunswick, 732-951-0400, located at 2210 us hwy 1 N brunswick, NJ 08920) stated that the part was not available. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Old Bridge, NJ, USA

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