3.1
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 43,626 miles
About These NHTSA Complaints:
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The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake warning light, the ABS warning light, and the brake fluid warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that she depressed the brake pedal to slow the vehicle; however, she had to depress the brake pedal to the floorboard for the vehicle to stop. The dealer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was scheduled to be towed. The vehicle had not yet been diagnosed ore repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 141,503. VIN tool confirms parts not available
- Spring, TX, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brake pedal became stiff. The contact self-inspected the vehicle and noticed an excessive amount of fluid underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who inspected the vehicle and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Summit, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the front brake flexible hose inspection. The contact stated that while the dealer was conducting the inspection, the hood failed to open after several attempts. The dealer then lubricated the hood latch and was able to open the hood after several attempts. The dealer informed the contact that the brake fluid was at the minimum level. The contact stated that she was concerned that she would not be able to monitor the brake fluid level due to hood latch failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. 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 failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Lakewood, NJ, USA
- Las Vegas, NV, USA