| Issue ID | 1272708 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10852797 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 18/02/14 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had my 2007 lincoln mkz since 2013 and i always had problems with my factory wheels that i brought from a dealership which wasn't even on the carfax when i bought nor the salesman did not say anything about the rims having a problem poking whole in all 4 tires. Every 5 days, every 5 days i have to go pump my tires up so they will not bust. I first noticed this problem when i had the zepher, same make. I was out with who is my wife now, front driver side rim shredded my tire. We could have been killed or seriously injured. And im still today still having this same !! Frustrating problem!! Every 5days and i have to pay $135 a wheel that wasn't even my cause of doing nor on the carfax. !! My car should count just like every other car!! !!! And its not!!! My family and i want a !!! Recall!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 106000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GAFFNEY, SC |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM26TI7RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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