10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 83,000 miles
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The contact's friend owned a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while she was driving at approximately 43 MPH, a loud bang was heard coming from near the front passenger area, and then the tires and brakes seized, causing the vehicle to swerve and the contact then crashed into a guard rail. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that only the front passenger air bag had deployed. The contact stated that she required medical attention and had sustained a concussion. A police report was available. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and was totaled. The VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number:?23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
- Cresson, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but went to the floorboard. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number 22V011000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulics) for which the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000.
- Lumberton, NC, USA
- Jasper, GA, USA