| Issue ID | 1647534 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11311270 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/10/19 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2008 lincoln mkz. Consumer writes in regards to hydraulic brake safety recall. *ld the consumer stated while driving the posted speed limit of 75mph, the driver had to suddenly brake , but the pedal continued to travel to the floor. Suddenly, the brakes activated causing the nose of the vehicle to drop violently. The vehicle was almost standing on it's nose. The sudden braking action bell out the right front strut. Both struts were repaired. The consumer referenced safety recall notice 19s54/19v-904. The manufacturer was contacted the vehicle was not repaired. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | CASA GRANDE, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM28T08RXXXXXX |
| 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 | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| Transmission type | |
| Vehicle speed | 75 |
| DoT tire identifier | |
| Tire size | |
| Location of tire code | |
| Type of tire failure code | |
| Was defective tire repaired? | |
| Date of manufacture | |
| Type of child seat code | |
| Type of restraint | |
| Dealer's name | GLENN JONES LINCILN |
| Dealer's telephone number | |
| Dealer's city | CASA GRANDE |
| Dealer's state code | AZ |
| Dealer's ZIP code |