| Issue ID | 663508 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10218425 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 02/02/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 1. Driving on two line road. To avoid head on collision had to deter off road and hit huge tree at 30 mph 2. Seatbelt did not restraint nor did airbags deploy. Consequences are ptss, chest and neck trauma, extreme anxiety 3. Car is still under repair. Ford motor refuses to check reasons for equipment fault and negligence. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7900 |
| Number of Occurences | 2 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MERRIMAC, MA |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM26TX7RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 17/07/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 30 |
| 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 | WALLS LINCOLN MERCURY |
| Dealer's telephone number | 978-687-3100 |
| Dealer's city | METHUEN |
| Dealer's state code | MA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 01844 |