| Issue ID | 1193976 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10725015 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 25/02/15 |
| Component | TIRES:SIDEWALL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2014 lincoln mkz. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire issues and reimbursement for tire replacements. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle did not pass inspection, because a bubble had formed on the right front tire in the sidewall. The tire was replaced at a cost of $ 250. On march 16, 2015, the right rear tire was replaced due to a bubble found in the sidewall. On may 13, 2015 during a service visit at the dealer, the consumer was informed the front tires had sidewall bubbles and needed to be replaced. *jb the consumer stated five tires over the last four months had sidewall bubbles. Updated 02/01/16.*jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14800 |
| Number of Occurences | 5 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WAYNE, PA |
| VIN pattern | 3LN6L2JK5ERXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
| No. of injured persons | |
| No. of fatalities | |
| Date of purchase | 24/02/14 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | AWD |
| 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 | PACIFICO MARPLE FORD LINCOLN |
| Dealer's telephone number | 610-353-5500 |
| Dealer's city | BROOMALL |
| Dealer's state code | PA |
| Dealer's ZIP code | 19008 |