| Issue ID | 1486853 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11115642 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/02/18 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is an ongoing problem with the dashboard bubbling. The padded vinyl covering separates from the underlying hard surface. As a result the defroster grill separates from the opening. This renders the defroster suspect and if not inoperable. The results it the vehicle defroster will not clear the windshield of frost or condensation creating a severe visibility issue. The vehicle then becomes unsafe to drive to it's occupants and to other vehicles on the road. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BILLINGS, MT |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM28T27RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
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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 | 35 |
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| Was defective tire repaired? | |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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