| Issue ID | 1376860 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10984604 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 27/06/14 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Original owner of 2013 lincoln mkz discovered on 6/27/14 at 15896 miles a bulge on the sidewall of the right rear p245/40 r19 pirelli pzero nero tire. Same owner/vehicle on 4/2/15 at 27600 miles another bulge on the sidewall of the left front tire. Each tire was immediately replaced at owners expense prior to catastrophic failure. The tires did not strike a curb or experience any unusual or harsh roads. The owner was not informed by the tire store of this safercar form and action, hence the delay of this entry. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 15896 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | EAST PEORIA, IL |
| VIN pattern | 3LN6L2JK8DRXXXXXX |
| 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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