| Issue ID | 1179890 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10713818 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/03/14 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The chrome rims on our 2008 lincoln mkz began flaking and corroding. This problem did not begin until after the original tires were replaced in 2013. Originally the problem occurred in the colder months, requiring refills every 4 weeks. Now the problem is occurring in the warmer months and more frequently. Rapid deflations have left a tire completely flat on several occasions. The issue is known as this database shows. Ford refuses to acknowledge and address. |
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| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GOLDEN VALLEY, MN |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| 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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