| Issue ID | 1451703 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11076514 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 01/09/11 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. While driving unknown speeds, the rims shook. The contact called summerville ford (9700 dorchester rd, summerville, sc 29485). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (palmetto ford, 1625 savannah hwy, charleston, sc) where it was determined that the tires needed to be filled with nitrogen. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 24,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 24000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HANNAHAN, SC |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM28T08RXXXXXX |
| 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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