10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,953 miles

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problem #46

Jul 072016

MKZ

  • miles
Ref. Previous complaint no. 11104176 - recalled since July 2016. April 1018 supplied rental car - said my auto could not be driven until repaired. I want my car repaired. Seems over 2 years should be enough time. I don't like the rental - I want my car back. Offered to sell to them - but they would rather waste money on rental rather than satisfy a customer.

- Monticello, GA, USA

problem #45

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall - deaker has had my car since 4/05/18. Have rental but they now want me to come get the car - would not allow me to drive how 4/05. This is 75 miles away & hardship for me since husband is disabled. Don't have any idea when air bag will be repaired. Have not been able to use car since July 2016 except when I alone would be driving. Help!!!! previously reported complaint.

- Monticello, GA, USA

problem #44

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall letter received over two years ago. Still no fix available. The only advice I get is do not allow a passenger to sit on front passenger side. It has been way too long. I hate driving my car without using the passenger side. I will never buy another Lincoln. I wasn't allowed to go two years without making a payment.

- Starke, FL, USA

problem #43

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • 70,000 miles
"takata recall". Lincoln recall #16S26, NHTSA recall #16V384. Date of recall: June 1, 2016. As of May 16, 2018, we have had no success in getting this property resolved, after several phone calls.

- Conway, SC, USA

problem #42

Jun 202016

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to repair the vehicle within a reasonable amount of time. The contact called the dealer (bell Ford/Lincoln in adrian, Michigan, 517-265-8187) and was informed that parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Tipton, MI, USA

problem #41

Dec 012017

MKZ

  • 40,000 miles
Takata recall. We purchased this car new Apr 11, 2011 from mack haik Lincoln in georgetown tx. We have since received two safety recall notices but get no help from the dealer. Our last recall notice included a warning not to allow passengers in the right front seat.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #40

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact received the recall notification in June of 2016. The dealer (2085 gulf to bay boulevard, clearwater fl, 33765) stated that parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #39

Jul 012016

MKZ

  • 40,000 miles
Received recall notice July 2016. Called numerous dealerships and they have no parts to make repair. Do you know if they will ever make repair? cannot allow passengers to sit if passenger seat. Why would they use good air bag for driver and an inferior bag for passenger. Must be to save money.

- Monticello, GA, USA

problem #38

Feb 042018

MKZ

  • 35,533 miles
Car lost all power on the express way. Pull over to the side, after a while got engine going again and check engine light came on. Checked it at the mechanic shop the next day and electronic throttle body, showed a malfunction of a throttle valve. We were in a very a dangerous circumstance. Dangerous position when the car lost power on the express way.

- Winter Park, FL, USA

problem #37

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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. Autonation Lincoln in clearwater, Florida 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Largo, FL, USA

problem #36

Jul 122016

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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 as the recall notice was received over a year ago. The dealer (oroville Ford, 1350 oro dam blvd E, oroville, ca 95965 (530) 533-3313) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was contacted several times and was unable to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact recently received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting her that they filed for bankruptcy. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Chino, CA, USA

problem #35

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (al packer Ford West palm beach, 1530 N military trl, West palm beach, fl 33409, (561) 689-6550) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available, the interim recall notice stated that the contact would need to wait to receive a second letter. The manufacturer stated that the parts may become available in the spring of 2018. The manufacturer was contacted. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #34

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted at 866-436-7332 and was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer stated that they were not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. A case number was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- St Charles, IL, USA

problem #33

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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 jones Ford at (843) 744-3311 (5757 rivers ave, North charleston, SC 29406) 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.

- North Charleston, SC, USA

problem #32

Dec 012017

MKZ

  • 45,000 miles
Takata recall am not able to sell this car because no one feels it is safe to drive. Therefore, a $20,000 vehicle is sitting in my driveway rusting away !

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #31

Jul 132016

MKZ 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags). 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 lithia Ford Lincoln (195 E auto center dr, fresno ca 93710, phone: (559) 435-8400), but the parts were not available. The dealer did not know when the parts would be available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 8/24/18

- 45874 Forest Ridge Dr, CA, USA

problem #30

Sep 042017

MKZ

  • miles
Received legal notice for owners of vehicles with takata airbag inflator recall. Local Ford dealer informed me that the replacement part is not available.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #29

Dec 072017

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16S26000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification on June 1, 2016. The dealer (yaklin Ford, 1200 N hwy 288 B, richwood, tx 77531, 979-265-4224) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The manufacturer confirmed that the parts were unavailable for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Lake Jackson, TX, USA

problem #28

Jul 212016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. I received a notice about this over a year and a half ago and still have no resolution. The dealer tells me there is no replacement and that I am driving a dangerous vehicle that could kill me and my passengers.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

problem #27

Dec 042017

MKZ

  • 30,100 miles
Takata recall I have got notice that the passenger airbag is dangerously defective and must be replaced., and I should "contact your nearest dealership immediately to schedule a free repair". my local dealer (santa monica Ford) does not have the parts, and can not say when they will be available. The notice from tk holdings implies that all repairs should be completed by 27 December. When will the parts be available?

- Malibu, CA, USA

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