| Issue ID | 781900 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10323835 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKS |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 07/03/10 |
| Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2009 lincoln mks. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of 40 mph, he attempted to change lanes and noticed that the rear head restraint was blocking his line of vision. The head restraint caused a blind spot on both sides of the rear windows. The dealer was notified and they advised removing the head restraints or adjusting them in a lower position. The manufacturer advised having the dealer offer their assistance. The contact stated that neither the dealer nor the manufacturer had been able to assist him. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 9,800. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | RIVER EDGE, NJ |
| VIN pattern | 1LNHM93R49GXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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