2007 Lincoln Mkx Airbags Problems

My 2007 Lincoln MKX was in Drive with the brake depressed waiting to back up into a traffic lane from an angled parking space in front of a small shop in our historic downtown area. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed jumping the shallow curb and slamming into the cement foundation of the store. Continuing to depress the brakes made no difference in stopping the jarring unintended forward motion. The speed moving forward was so high that in the 10-12 feet from the curb to the store entrance the impact demolished the entire front of the vehicle even bending the front axels. The airbags did not deploy at all. The witness interviewed, reported loud screeching tires as her back was to the scene during the collision. Local PD, EMS and Fire all responded, with a full police report filed. It was extremely fortunate no person was either on the sidewalk or in the entrance to the storefront. My injuries included severe bruising to the right side of my neck, as well as a hematoma on my right tibia and an oblique fracture to bones in my right foot. There were no passengers in the car with me. The accident, and extreme concern over the malfunction of the vehicle allowing it to take control away from myself as the driver, has been reported to Ford Lincoln and a claim number established. My insurance company took possession of the vehicle from the tow lot after three days after determining it was a total loss. To reiterate, there was no warning at all before the incident. I was simply waiting for traffic to clear, so I could put the vehicle from Drive into Reverse and pull out of the parking space.

NHTSA ID

11612409

Incident

Aug 11, 2024

The contact owned a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, he dosed off and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven back to his home after the accident. The contact sought medical treatment for an injury to his pelvis due to the accident. The vehicle was placed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000(Air Bags) but was never serviced. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

NHTSA ID

11485732

Incident

Sep 9, 2022

Mileage

240,000 mi

I purchased the vehicle a few months ago from a small used dealership in Anderson, SC. The seller/owner raved about the condition of the car and all seemed well until after the purchase when I discovered there was an Open Recall for the driver's airbag. However, when I contacted the local Ford dealership and the NHTSA website I found there is "No Remedy" available from Ford. According to various websites, I find that the risk factor is listed as RED due to the extreme temp variation and perpetual humidity in South Carolina, but some state is getting these replacement bags, though not here. We do not have a garage or carport so the car is outside and subject to all the variations constantly. I can find no means of notifying Ford that I am the new owner of this VIN so will never receive the mandated mail notification. I am elderly and do not believe I should have to wait until there is an explosion in order to get some action. Takata cannot be the only manufacturer of airbags. My vehicle needs to be made safe NOW and not THEN. Somehow I would bet that a bag is available if I were able to afford it on my own.

NHTSA ID

11466588

Incident

May 1, 2022

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side airbag warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11460533

Incident

Feb 13, 2022

Mileage

230,000 mi

Manufacturer has not supplied the front air bag replacement part.

NHTSA ID

11446290

Incident

Mar 26, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

NHTSA ID

11432944

Incident

Apr 1, 2021

The contact owns a 2007 LINCOLN MKX. The contacts husband stated while driving approximately 35mph when the driver side airbag inflated without warning which resulted in the contact's husband to lose control and crash the vehicle into a vehicle in front. 4 persons were injured (the contacts husband and 3 other individuals that were in the other vehicle) the occupants in the other vehicle went and sought medical treatment (contact does not know the type of injuries) while the contact's husband did not seek medical treatment for bruising. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

NHTSA ID

11426022

Incident

May 20, 2021

Mileage

205,000 mi

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER AIR BAG RECALL FOR WHICH THE LOCAL DEALER REMOVED THE PASSENGER’S SIDE FRONT AIR BAG. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MOST RECENTLY RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 (AIR BAGS). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS NO FRONT PASSENGER’S SIDE AIR BAG, AND THAT THE PART FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V158000 (AIR BAGS) WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11417638

Incident

May 6, 2021

Mileage

95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V682000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) AND 19V001000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH AND PULLING UP TO A STOP SIGN, THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A FAMILY MEMBER'S RESIDENCE TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK WAS LEAKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO CLASSIC FORD LINCOLN OF COLUMBIA (177 GREYSTONE BLVD, COLUMBIA, SC 29210, (888) 416-4559) BUT WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE REMEDY PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000. THE PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11331424

Incident

Oct 28, 2014

Mileage

130,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 LINCOLN MKZ. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLED ON SOME BLACK ICE AND LANDED IN A DITCH. THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE HOOD, BUMPER, FENDER, MIRROR AND THE UNDERCARRIAGE WERE DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOWED AWAY FROM THE SCENE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED YET. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.

NHTSA ID

11321063

Incident

Feb 6, 2020

Mileage

170,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION REGARDING THE AIR BAGS. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. BOHN FORD (3737 LAPALCO BLVD, HARVEY, LA 70058) CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED SPORADICALLY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID

11175019

Incident

May 30, 2016

TAKATA RECALL - FOR THREE WEEKS NOW, I'VE BEEN TRYING TO SCHEDULE A REPAIR ON MY LINCOLN MKX'S PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AFTER GETTING THE NOTIFICATION FROM LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY + MY SAFETY RECALL NUMBER. ALL FOUR OF THE LINCOLN FORD DEALERSHIPS NEAR ME IN WASHINGTON ARE EITHER (1) NOT CALLING ME BACK, OR (2) HAVE A WAIT LIST OF CUSTOMERS THAT IS 450 OWNERS DEEP (EVERGREEN LINCOLN FORD)!!! THAT IS A TWO YEAR WAITLIST. THIS RECALL SOUNDS SERIOUS, BUT IT SEEMS THE DEALERSHIPS AROUND ME HAVE ZERO INCENTIVE OR DESIRE TO FIX A POTENTIALLY DEADLY DEFECT IN THE AIRBAG. MAYBE BECAUSE IT IS FREE? I'M UNSURE BUT I WANTED TO FORMALLY LOG THIS COMPLAINT BECAUSE ALL OF THE VIDEOS, LETTERS, MESSAGES FROM LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY STATE THIS DEFECT IS VERY DANGEROUS, BUT THE DEALERSHIPS DONT CARE. IT'S TERRIFYING THAT MYSELF, MY FAMILY, MY CHILDREN, OR FRIENDS COULD DIE BECAUSE OF SHRAPNEL THROWN OUT BY THIS DEFECTIVE AIRBAG SHOULD THERE BE AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID

11173121

Incident

Jan 9, 2019

Mileage

114,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LANDERS FORD SOUTH (95 GOODMAN RD E, SOUTHAVEN, MS 38671, (662) 349-4300) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TR *JS

NHTSA ID

11166006

Incident

May 1, 2016

ODI #11163521 HAS BEEN REPAIRED. I NO LONGER HAVE A COMPLAINT.

NHTSA ID

11163759

Incident

Dec 27, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (VELDE FORD, 488 US-1, VERO BEACH, FL 32962, 772-569-3400) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT CONSUMER STATED AIR BAG WAS REPLACED *JB

NHTSA ID

11163521

Incident

Dec 26, 2018

LOOKED UP ON NHTSA SITE, FILING FOLLOW UP FORM

NHTSA ID

11154066

Incident

Oct 1, 2018

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. BRANDON FORD (9090 EAST ADAMO DRIVE, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619, (813) 246-3673) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL IN AUGUST OF 2018. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11153702

Incident

Dec 1, 2017

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). AUTONATION FORD UNION CITY (4355 JONESBORO RD, UNION CITY, GA 30291, (770) 674-6075) AND ALLAN VIGIL FORD (6790 MT ZION BLVD, MORROW, GA 30260, (678) 364-3673) WERE CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE DEALERS DID NOT PROVIDE AN OPTION OF A LOANER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11152854

Incident

Jul 15, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS) EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED THE RECALL NOTIFICATION IN 2017. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH AN UNKNOWN DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS INFORMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11151417

Incident

Dec 1, 2017

TAKATA RECALL NOTICE 16S26 / NHTSA RECALL 16V-384 .RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM LINCOLN MOTOR COMPANY JULY, 2016 THAT PASSENGER FRONTAL AIRBAG MAY RUPTURE IN EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WHICH MAY RESULT IN METAL FRAGMENTS STRIKING VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.DECEMBER 2017, LINCOLN SENT NOTIFICATION THAT REMEDY PARTS HAVE BEEN DELAYED, EXPECTING SOME REMEDY PARTS IN SPRING OF 2018. AS OF NOVEMBER 11 2018.STILL NO REPAIR 2 1/2 YEARS AFTER.PROBLEM IDENTIFIED. LOCAL DEALERS ARE NO HELP.ARE THERE ANY PROJECTED REPAIR DATES AVAILABLE FOR THESE VEHICLES

NHTSA ID

11150871

Incident

Jul 1, 2016

Mileage

121,000 mi

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. EAST WEST LINCOLN (7591 ANNAPOLIS RD, NEW CARROLLTON, MD 20784, (301) 459-1750) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.

NHTSA ID

11150302

Incident

May 31, 2016

TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. FORD OF ORANGE (1350 W KATELLA AVE, ORANGE, CA 92867, 888-721-6635) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11149690

Incident

Aug 1, 2015

THE TAKATA RECALL IS POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING AND UNFORTUNATELY LINCOLN OFFERS NO SOLUTION TO THE CUSTOMER AND THAT IS SOMETHING THAT IS NOT BEING TAKEN SERIOUSLY BY THE COMPANY . I HAVE RECEIVED LETTER AFTER LETTER WARNING ME THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK IS DEFECTIVE AND DIRECTIONS TO TAKE THE TO A LINCOLN DEALER. I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER OVER 3 TIMES AND EVERYTIME ITS A DIFFERENT EXCUSE AS TO WHY NOTHING CAN BE DONE. I SMELL GAS FUMES ALL THE TIME AND HAVE SEEN VISIBLE RUST ON THE FUEL TANK. I RECEIVED LETTERS SAYING I WOULD BE ABLE TO DRIVE A TEMPORARY RENTAL AND AS USUAL EVERY RENTAL IS ALREADY OUT WITHIN 100 MILES OF ME. I CALLED LINCOLN AND ASKED IF THERE ARE ANY NEAR NEW YORK A METROPOLITAN AREA AND NONE WHAT SO EVER CAN BE FOUND. SO IN ENDING I HAVE A ROLLING DEATH TRAP THAT CAN POTENTIALLY IGNITE IN FLAMES OR SERIOUSLY INJURE IF NOT KILL ANYONE WHO SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT IF I WERE TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. PLEASE HELP HOWEVER POSSIBLE AS THIS IS A COMPLETE LACK OF ATTENTION FROM THE COMPANY.

NHTSA ID

11149504

Incident

Jan 1, 2014

"TAKATA RECALL"I HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR MY LINCOLN IN DECEMBER 2017.AND MY VEHICLE HAVE NOT YET HAD MY TAKATA AIRBAGS REPAIRED. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LINCOLN IN PINES BLVD MANY TIMES AND THEY DO NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. I WAS IN THERE WITH THE RECALL NOTICE IN SPRING OF 2018 AND NOTHING HAPPENED.THAT WAS THE DATE PROVIDED ON THE NOTICE. WE ARE IN NOVEMBER 2018 AND THEY ARE PASSING ALMOST TWO YEARS. THE LINCOLN ARE EXPENSIVE CARS AND THE MAINTENANCE ALSO COST TOO MUCH. I CAN NOT BELIEVE THEY CAN NOT ASSIST PEOPLE IN THIS DANGEROUS SITUATION.IF TAKATA AIRBAGS DEPLOY, THEY SPRAY METAL DEBRIS TOWARD VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 16S26/NHTSA RECALL 16V-384. I AM FEELING SO BAD WITH THE UNSAFE CONDITION OF THE CAR.

NHTSA ID

11145058

Incident

Nov 2, 2018

TAKATA RECALL

NHTSA ID

11145013

Incident

Jan 4, 2016