| Issue ID | 1497839 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11129568 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/09/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. While the contact's husband was driving 15 mph, the steering became difficult to maneuver and the contact heard an abnormal noise. The contact noticed fluid underneath the center of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to dave sinclair ford inc. (7466 s lindbergh blvd, st. Louis, mo 63125, 314-892-2600) where it was diagnosed that the frame bolts fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | SAINT PETERS, MO |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| 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 | 15 |
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