| Issue ID | 1276246 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10855541 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 08/04/16 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Left rear wheel had chrome flake off at the point of attachment to the tire causing air leak in oct 2015. Wheel was replaced. Right front wheel had chrome flake at the tire seal causing tire low pressure. Dealer recommends replacing wheel. Car has approx. 54000 miles. The loss of air in the tires is sensed by the tire pressure indicator. If tires are inflated it takes about three days until the sensor light comes back on. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 54000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NAPA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM28T58RXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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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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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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