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2008 Lincoln MKZ Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	976449
Internal NHTSA #	10509054
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	LINCOLN
Model	MKZ
Model Year	2008
File date	01/04/13
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Letter from senator nelson re constituent regarding 2008 lincoln mkz ( reference constituent for their records). *smd the consumer stated slightly for more than a year, three safety warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. They were the traction-stability, abs, and brake warning lights. The first time the consumer returned to the dealer, they stated the computer did not detect any malfunction, and to bring the vehicle back, when the lights came back on. The lights would illuminate intermittently and without apparent cause, often all at once or individually and before, he could get to the dealer. The second time, the consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer, they were still unable to detect a problem. The third time, the consumer went to the dealer, he left the vehicle there. After two weeks of having the vehicle, the lights finally illuminated, while the vehicle was being test driving. After hooking the vehicle to the computer, the dealer found the problem, was the anti-lock brake module the consumer was informed the part would cost $700. However, it was agreed, the consumer would pay $200 of the expense as a deductible. The next day, the lights illuminated again. The consumer took a picture of the lights and returned to the dealer for a fourth time. The vehicle was at the dealer for a month, with no resolution.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	4
Source of the issue	FORWARDED FROM A CONGRESSIONAL OFFICE
City and State	HALLANDALE BEACH, FL
VIN pattern	3LNHM26T28RXXXXXX
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?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	6
Drive train type	FWD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Type of child seat code
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Dealer's name	PINES FORD
Dealer's telephone number	954-443-7100
Dealer's city	PEMBROKE PARK
Dealer's state code	FL
Dealer's ZIP code	33021

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2008 Lincoln MKZ Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Lincoln MKZ Electrical System Instrument Panel Problems, Complaints and Defects

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