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2011 Lincoln MKZ Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1397336
Internal NHTSA #	11012752
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	LINCOLN
Model	MKZ
Model Year	2011
File date	25/12/16
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lincoln mkz. While driving various speeds, a strong chemical odor emitted from the exhaust into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (richmond ford lincoln located at 4600 w broad st, richmond, va 23230; (804) 358-5521), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-521-4140 and stated that they would get back to the contact; however, he never heard from them since december. The approximate failure mileage was 64,358.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	64358
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Source of the issue	HOTLINE VOQ
City and State	RICHMOND, VA
VIN pattern	3LNHL2JC9BRXXXXXX
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
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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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2011 Lincoln MKZ Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2011 Lincoln MKZ Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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