| Issue ID | 857020 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10399325 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/04/11 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that the chrome on the wheel was corroding. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop who pointed out the corrosion on the wheel that was causing the tires to go flat. The manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not covered under the warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 45,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 45000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | GOSHEN, IN |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM28T07RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| 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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