| Issue ID | 819722 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10358303 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2010 |
| File date | 09/01/10 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:TAILGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that the tail gate would not automatically close; the failure was intermittent. The tail gate would only close manually. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who could not find a cause for the failure. The contact also stated that when driving, the tail gate ajar light flashed on the instrument panel and the contact feared that it would open suddenly, causing a crash. The failure mileage was 19,020. Updated 12/29/10 *bf updated 12/30/10*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19020 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | POWAY, CA |
| VIN pattern | 2LMDJ6JC8ABXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 21/11/09 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 0 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GOSCH FORD |
| Dealer's telephone number | 951-658-3181 |
| Dealer's city | HEMET |
| Dealer's state code | CA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 92545 |