10.0

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

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2011 Lincoln MKZ seat belts / air bags problems

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #66

Jan 012022

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact recently received a recall notice stating that parts were available; however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Portage, IN, USA

problem #65

Mar 252021

MKZ

  • miles
The contact owns a 2011 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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Slippery Rock, PA, USA

problem #64

Jun 292022

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

problem #63

Mar 252021

MKZ

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My vehicle has a safety recall for a possible exploding driver airbag, recall number 21V158. This recall was issued 3/25/21, about 10 months ago, and the manufacturer still does not have a fix for it. This is unacceptable given the severity of the recall. The NHTSA website states that if the manufacturer has not remedied a recall in a reasonable amount of time, then a vehicle complaint should be submitted. In my mind, 10 months is an unreasonable amount of time. I hope that the NHTSA can put additional pressure on Ford/Lincoln to remedy this recall ASAP.

- Brecksville, OH, USA

problem #62

Jan 292021

MKZ

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz hybrid. The contact stated while making a turn from a stop sign, the steering wheel became hard to maneuver. As a result, the vehicle was hit on the front passenger side by another vehicle. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag deployed injuring his girlfriend. His girlfriend sustained cuts to the stomach as the contact stated it seemed that metal shrapnel had deployed from the air bag. The passenger in the rear middle also sustained injuries to the hip. Medical attention was required. A police report was filed. The contact stated prior to the collision, he contacted St auto sales Inc (4545 glenwood rd, Decatur, ga) to make them aware of the steering wheel failure. The contact stated that they advised him to add steering fluid to the reservoir. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer for diagnosis after the collision. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Decatur, GA, USA

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problem #61

Jan 012019

MKZ 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V001000 (air bags) was received. After contacting obaugh Ford Inc. (13 lee jackson hwy, staunton, va) on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were not available. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Staunton, VA, USA

problem #60

Jun 012019

MKZ

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Takata recall. My airbag indicator light remains on. Based on research it indicates that my front airbags may not activate during an accident. This light appeared a few weeks ago. This is concerning as I often travel with small children and makes me wonder about the safety of everyone in the car. Unable to sale car due to this issue. I do not want to pay for a repair in which the makers of takata inflators are responsible for repairing.

- Terre Haute, IN, USA

problem #59

Feb 012019

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received a recall notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19V001000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Lincoln of paramus (located at 670 NJ-17, paramus, NJ 07652, (201) 649-1700) was contacted and it was confirmed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- West Orange, NJ, USA

problem #58

Feb 212019

MKZ

  • miles
"takata recall" - I do not want them to expode so I would like to get them fixed if possible.

- Pueblo West, CO, USA

problem #57

Jul 012015

MKZ 6-cyl

  • 28,273 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated. Also, when the brake and the accelerator pedal was depressed at the same time, the pedal traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a brick wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to jack demmer Lincoln (21531 Michigan ave, dearborn, mi 48124, (313) 274-8800) where the contact was informed that the only way the vehicle could be diagnosed was if the failure occurred while at the dealer. The front end of the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 28,273 at the time of the crash.

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #56

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notice in June of 2016. The dealer (Ford Lincoln of franklin, 1129 murfreesboro rd, franklin, tn 37604) stated that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Mt Juliet, TN, USA

problem #55

Jan 012018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. Maxwell Ford (5000 South ih 35 frontage road, austin, Texas 78745, (512) 443-5000) 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.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #54

Oct 292018

MKZ

  • 50,000 miles
Takata notice and dashboard where airbags are.fash is splitting and dealer said can't be fixed. Have to order and pay for a new dash. I received a class action notice about airbags. Dealer checked and no recalls I concerned

- Mansfield, PA, USA

problem #53

Jan 231935

MKZ

  • miles
"takata recall" we are being messed about with the local Ford Lincoln dealership at pines Ford, in hollywood, Florida. Several months ago they said they had ordered the replacement airbags, then they said they had a delivery but they were no good and have now re-ordered. We are still waiting. How long does it take to order these airbags" we are elderly seniors and although we feel we are good drivers there are so many bad drivers out there, where an accident could happen and the airbag inflates causing possible death. Can you do anything to hurry this along"

- North Miami, FL, USA

problem #52

May 162016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall taken the vehicle to have the takata inflators to be repaired, [ no parts ]

- Beaumont, TX, USA

problem #51

Oct 302018

MKZ

  • 0 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags); however, the parts were not available. The dealer, infinity of South atlanta (4201 jonesboro rd, union city, ga 30291. 678-263-3688) was contacted and confirmed that parts are not available for the recall remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

problem #50

Oct 292018

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall on 2011 Lincoln Mkz. I no longer have the vehicle, so I do not have the VIN.

- Marshall, MN, USA

problem #49

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the dealer auto nation Ford (817-370-5200, 5300 campus dr, fort worth, tx 76119) had been unable to determine when the remedy and part may be supplied to schedule the recall repairs for an appointment within a reasonable time frame concerning NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V384000 (air bags) and 14E028000 (equipment). It was unknown if the manufacturer was contacted. The contact had not experienced a failure yet. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #48

Jun 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. The contact called gwinnett place Lincoln (3230 satellite boulevard, duluth, ga 30096, 678-823-7999) and was informed that the parts were not available. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: 13580567 N4L1Z. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Monticello, GA, USA

problem #47

Jul 012016

MKZ

  • miles
Takata recall- it has been almost 2-1/2 years since I received the recall notice..I continue to drive my car as it is my only means of transportation...when will Lincoln be forced to make repairs? I am very concerned about the safety of my vehicle...

- Laredo, TX, USA

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