| Issue ID | 771233 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10315004 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 24/02/10 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Transmission fluid leak, billowing smoke into the cab of the automobile, with adults and children. First incident 12/13/07 at 5074 mileage- had to pay for rental because it was on a weekend and a more urgent situation. Reseal with gasket, bracket, kit replacement. Again, same problem, with burning and puddle leaks, 11/24/08, ptu shaft replaced. Again, same problem with burning and puddle leaks 12/10/08 - ptu seal leaking, replace ptu assembly a nd center shaft. Again, same problem with burning and leak, 02/10/09. No damage noted per report. Repair vent hose. 09/02/09 abs. Traction control, and wrench light on continuous, vehicle would not accelerate when pressing gas peddle. Occurred on freeway as well. Found cracked abs ring, replaced left front halfshaft containing ring. 02/24/10 burning again. Leak at right center intermediate shaft. Seal removed and reinstalled right 1/2 shaft and replaced ptu seal ad deflector per tsb 09 25 07 (? Unsure what this date is for). |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 52235 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI |
| VIN pattern | 2LMDU88C87BXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 65 |
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