| Issue ID | 922272 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10460001 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 02/08/11 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While leaving work for the day i noticed i had a flat tire. I've had several since purchasing this vehicle in january 2010. I spent $800. 00 purchasing new tires and i have gotten several flat tires after this. I was told by the place who sold me the tires that my rims were corroded and that this was common with this make and model. I've gotten 2 flat tires since and i've spent $200. 00 more dollars replacing tires. I have spent a total of $1000. 00 on tires because of this problem. I took my car to the lincoln dealer who told me that i could spend $1,500 on a new set of rims which is ludicrous. Ford/lincoln should replace all rims for free as a goodwill considering they know that this is a problem. I even had them shaved down and cleaned and my tires are still loosing air pressure as of today. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BUFFALO, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM26T27RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| 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 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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