| Issue ID | 852093 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10394190 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 10/10/10 |
| Component | INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Design failure. Lincoln mkx instrument panel does not light up in the daytime. Consequently, it is extremely difficult to see the speedometer and know how fast you are going, especially in bright sunshine and traveling n or s as the speedometer is in deep shadow. The potential for excessive speed accidents is great! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3410 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREEN VALLEY, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 2LMDJ6JC1ABXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 5 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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