2009 Lincoln Mkz Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Lincoln Mkz.

20082010
Complaints
129
Crashes
11
Fires
0
Injuries
8
Fatalities
Recalls
74

Worst 2009 Lincoln Mkz Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#166 complaints

AIR BAGS

Avg mileage:63,994 mi
Crash-related:4
#218 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES

Avg mileage:78,953 mi
Crash-related:3
#37 complaints

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Avg mileage:52,179 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Lincoln Mkz.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
AIR BAGS66463,994 mi
SERVICE BRAKES18378,953 mi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC752,179 mi
POWER TRAIN560,712 mi
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5193,317 mi
WHEELS51109,500 mi
ENGINE479,263 mi
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL4134,732 mi
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM326,534 mi
STEERING364,846 mi
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
SEAT BELTS135,000 mi
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER1
STRUCTURE:BODY1180,000 mi
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR190,000 mi
SUSPENSION1139,000 mi
TIRES122,900 mi
VISIBILITY11,542 mi
VISIBILITY/WIPER1

Recalls for 2009 Lincoln Mkz

74 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~37,370,503 vehicles.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

21V158000AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
~2,602,668 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion, Lincoln Zephyr, Lincoln MKZ, 2006-2011 Mercury Milan, 2007-2010 Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

+ 64 more recalls

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