Oct 15, 2024Wheels
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while her husband was inspecting the vehicle, he was unable to remove the lug nuts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a tire center, where they cut the lug nuts off. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was concerned that in the event of a blowout, the tire would not be able to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
NHTSA ODI 11619904
Mar 16, 2023Wheels
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while having the front passenger’s side tire changed due to a flat, the lug nuts were difficult to remove. The contact stated that extra effort and energy was needed to remove the lug nuts to replace the tire. The dealer was contacted and stated that the failure was a known issue. The contact was informed that there was no recall on the VIN for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 78,000.
NHTSA ODI 11512253
Sep 18, 2022Transmission & drivetrainWheelsSeats
Unknown. I purchased the car like this from a car dealership. When turning the tires are rubbing against something that makes the car start shaking every time it turns. The seat started going sideways and won’t move anymore The tires make an ugly noise when you press on the brakes
NHTSA ODI 11485116
Apr 14, 2022Wheels
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced, the lug nuts were unable to be removed from the wheels due to swelling. The vehicle was diagnosed by a local tire dealer with failure of the lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
NHTSA ODI 11460768
Oct 8, 2019SteeringAirbagsWheels
I INFORM LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY ON MY LINCOLN HAS BEEN RECALLED, WHICH IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW TO A RECORD NUMBER OF AMERICANS, BUT IT'S EVEN WORSE WHEN YOU KNOW THAT YOUR CAR HAS BEEN RECALLED AND CAN'T GET THE MANUFACTURER TO SERVICE IT AT A DEALERSHIP. WHEN YOU'RE TOLD THAT THERE ARE NO PARTS OR NO TECHNICIANS TO FIX YOUR CAR, WHAT DO YOU DO? I WAS TOLD IT'S NOT THAT BAD AND DIDN'T NEED TO BE REPLACING RIGHT NOW. HAD MY CAR IN TO BE SERVICE ON RECALL 18S08, THAT IS WHEN THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T PUT THE LUG NUTS BACK ON MY CAR, AND THE WHEEL FELL OFF THE CAR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE CAR. THE LUGS NUTS SWELL, CRACK AND DELAMINATE TO THE POINT SPECIAL TOOLS ARE NEEDED TO REMOVE THE LUG NUTS. HAD 3 BLOWOUT DUE TO THE WHEEL FRAME WAS BENT, AND WAS REPLACE DURING THE DAMAGE THE DEALERSHIP DONE TO THE CAR. PICTURE WAS PROVIDED TO LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY. I WAS NOTIFIED BY LINCOLN ABOUT NHTSA 14V-597, AND OF THE DATE STILL NOT REPAIRED. TAKATA AIRBAG INFLATORS THAT COULD EXPLODE VIOLENTLY DESPITE CONTAINING A CHEMICAL MEANT TO LESSEN THE RISK OF THE SHRAPNEL-SHOOTING RUPTURES. BUT FORD IS LOOKING TO AVOID ANOTHER COSTLY RECALL. CAN'T FIND THE NATSA# MY LINCOLN NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR BRAKE FAILURE. A SIGNIFICANT DEFECT CAN MAKE MY CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I'VE BEEN HAVING THE IDIOT LIGHT COME ON WITH LIGHTNING BOLT WORDS CHECK YOUR BRAKES. THE MESSAGE I GOT WAS THEY WERE GOING TO CLOSE THE CASE# BECAUSE THEY HAVE NO REMEDY FOR ME. THEY DISCOVER MY WARRANTY ON THE CAR IS RUNNING OUT AND DON'T WANT TO BE BOTHER WITH THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI 11267180
Aug 19, 2019Wheels
2014 LINCOLN MKZ. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO WHEEL LUG NUTS ON VEHICLE BEING HAZARDOUS ON THE ROAD. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LUG NUTS BECOME OVER HEATED. DUE TO THIS FAILURE, THE ISSUED LUG WRENCH WAS UNABLE TO SLIP OVER THE HEATED LUG NUTS. *JS
NHTSA ODI 11243659
Nov 23, 2015Wheels
TODAY WAS THE 7TH TIRE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SINCE LEASING THIS CAR SINCE JANUARY 2014.THESE LOW PROFILE TIRES ARE TERRIBLE. I FEEL THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS OFFERED A TIRE WARRANTY WHICH I REGRET I DID NOT PURCHASE. REGARDLESS, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE. I FEEL SOMEONE COULD END UP STRANDED SOMEWHERE. EACH TIME WAS EITHER A SMALL POTHOLE, ROCK, MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR IT JUST WENT FLAT!
NHTSA ODI 10806323
Jan 10, 2015WheelsCrash
ON NOVEMBER 25, 2014 , A RIGHT REAR TIRE WAS REPAIRED BY THE LOCAL LINCOLN DEALERSHIP. ON JANUARY 8, 2015 A SECOND TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING A NEAR FATAL ACCIDENT. IT BLEW IN 20 DEGREE WEATHER WITH SUCH FORCE AS TO LIFT THE VEHICLE OFF THE GROUND AND SPIN IT IN THE AIR. *TR
NHTSA ODI 10671605