| Issue ID | 1383433 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10993972 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 06/06/17 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. While driving approximately 5 mph making a turn, the vehicle hesitated and the driver heard a popping noise. The contact lost control of the steering and crashed into a curb. There were no warning indicators illuminated. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was damaged and towed to a dealer (dana ford lincoln, staten island, new york, 718-983-8700) where it was diagnosed that the a-frame was fractured and needed to be replaced. The technician also recommended a wheel alignment. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v643000 (latches/locks/linkages). The failure mileage was 28,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | STATEN ISLAND, NY |
| VIN pattern | 5LMCJ2A98FUXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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 | 5 |
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