| Issue ID | 802248 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10343444 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 10/07/10 |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkx. The contact stated she was locked in the vehicle for thirty-five minutes and discovered that the lift gate could not be opened from inside the vehicle. In addition, there was not a release to open the lift gate. The contact was able to exit the vehicle by using a bottle of cleaner to reach through the backseat and depressing the rear seat release to fold over the rear seat. The dealer was contacted and advised that they would have to demonstrate how to exit the vehicle when inside. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure and current mileages were 19,000. Updated 09/09/10. *lj updated 09/14/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MAYNARD, MA |
| VIN pattern | 2LMDU88C98BXXXXXX |
| 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 | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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| Dealer's name | ACTION LINCOLN |
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