| Issue ID | 966987 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10500661 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 17/07/12 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, the vehicle shook and went into limp mode. The contact also stated that while making a turn at an unknown speed, the vehicle accelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they could not duplicate the cause of failure. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 1,000. Tyhe consumer stated the vehicle idles rough at stand still. It surges when accelerating from an almost braking stop while driving. The garage door home ling fails at times. Brake pedal makes a clunking noise when released. Headlines sags in the front of rear window. Updated 06/17/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MILTON, DE |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHL2GC1CRXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 27/06/12 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | FWD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | |
| 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 | BOULEVARD FORD LINCOLN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 800-869-9968 |
| Dealer's city | GEORGETOWN |
| Dealer's state code | DE |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 19947 |