| Issue ID | 1265751 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10839445 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ HYBRID |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 10/06/15 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. The contact stated that while pulling on the drivers side front door handle, there was a snap on the inside of the door and it was difficult to open the door. The contact also stated that when the door was secured, in order to exit the lock button was pulled up and the handle needed to be pulled at the same time. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the interior door handle needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI |
| VIN pattern | 3LNDL2L34CRXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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