| Issue ID | 1335540 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10927058 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 18/11/16 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Driving on interstate at 70 mph in heavy traffic with cruise control engaged. Power cut out and car slowed down rapidly. Throttle pedal was inoperative with total loss of power. Coasted to side of road while dodging semi-trucks. Shut car off and power reset. Was able to continue to destination. The car lost power previously, 09/13/16, while driving in town, but at the lower speed it was not life threatening. The engine reset after restarting that time also. Dealer was notified of that incidence but not able to duplicate problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | UNIVERSITY PARK, FL |
| VIN pattern | 3LNDL2L38CRXXXXXX |
| 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 | 70 |
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