2014 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid Owner Complaints

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and making a lane change, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact pumped the brake pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic between neutral(N) and drive(D) because the brakes failed to work as designed. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the brake lines needed to be replaced and that the brake fluid reservoir needed to be refilled. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The contact stated that she had recently received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and related the failure to the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11532359

Incident

Jan 7, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH and pressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal extended to the floor causing the stopping distance to be extended, almost causing the vehicle to crash into the rear of another vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that brake fluid had leak from the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The failure mileage was 70,000.

NHTSA ID

11531541

Incident

Jul 10, 2023

Mileage

70,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road and turned on the hazard lights. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes; however, the failure recurred every 2 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the fuel rail pressure sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted while the contact was driving back to the residence. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed the contact that the second fuel rail pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that she noticed a strong fuel odor while starting the vehicle, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #4, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,884.

NHTSA ID

11528908

Incident

Oct 11, 2022

Mileage

94,884 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and the recall repair was performed, and the contact stated that several electrical systems malfunctioned after the repair. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to start the vehicle and the windows would roll up and down independently. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

NHTSA ID

11528557

Incident

Jun 12, 2023

Mileage

90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving downhill at 10 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to slow or come to a complete stop. The contact stated she was able to pull over onto a grassy area, avoiding a collision, and the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the brake failure was caused by a leak in the brake hose related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). In addition, the dealer advised the contact that the tie rod, sway bar, control arm, and wheel bearing needed to be repaired before the brakes could be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired, pending an inspection by the manufacturer. A case was opened. The failure mileage was 123,000.

NHTSA ID

11524723

Incident

Apr 22, 2023

Mileage

123,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated. The brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact stated that he was able to drive the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed the failure as a ruptured front driver’s side brake hose. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that 2-months later while driving 70 MPH, the brake warning light illuminated again, and the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard again. The vehicle was driven to a Firestone repair center and diagnosed with a ruptured front passenger’s side brake hose. The brake hose was replaced. The contact stated that he received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) in April of 2023. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified due to the recall notification stating that the remedy parts were not available. The contact stated that the letter stated parts would be available in the third quarter of 2023. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair since the vehicle had already experienced the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 128,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11523788

Incident

Mar 15, 2023

Mileage

128,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11523710

Incident

May 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while the brake pedal was depressed, the braking distance was extended. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the part to do the recall repair was expected September 2023. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11523179

Incident

Mar 13, 2023

Mileage

96,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to respond. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two occasions and was diagnosed that the brake pads and brake fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door was failing to close as needed; the transmission not in park(P) message was illuminated when the gear shifter was shifted into park(P). The VIN was included in Campaign Number: 20V177000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages), 22V011000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the front brake hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ID

11522538

Incident

Jan 1, 2023

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, the braking system malfunctioned, and the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard, causing the vehicle to drive out into the intersection. Upon inspection, it was discovered that brake fluid had leaked from the vehicle and the brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that parts for NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000(Service Brakes, Hydraulic) were not yet available. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 114,000.

NHTSA ID

11521981

Incident

May 14, 2023

Mileage

114,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 20 -30 MPH and approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond and went down to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's husband pumped the brake pedal until the brakes responded. The contact's husband was able to continue driving. The contact's husband purchased brake fluid and added to the reservoir however, the fluid started leaking onto the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact later received recall notice of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

NHTSA ID

11521177

Incident

May 6, 2023

Mileage

160,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the power steering failed. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that she stopped the vehicle and turn off and restarted several times and the vehicle regained normal functionality. Additionally, the contact stated that the brake pedal had become firm while driving at various speeds. The contact stated that she depressed the brake pedal to the floorboard and heard an abnormal snapping sound and the brake functionality returned. The contact stated that the ABS and traction control lights were illuminated. Additionally, the contact noted that when she placed the vehicle into park(P) with the engine running, the shift indicator would jump out of park(P) into drive(D) or into reverse(R). The contact stated that the vehicle would move in the direction of the gear that was inadvertently stated. The contact stated that the failures were intermittent but recurred several times. The contact researched online and related the failures to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V250000 (Steering), 22V011000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic), and 13V594000 (Power Train). The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 161,280.

NHTSA ID

11515869

Incident

Mar 13, 2023

Mileage

161,280 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH and accelerating from a stop at a traffic signal the vehicle stalled in the middle of traffic. The contact placed the vehicle in park(P) and attempted to restart the vehicle. The contact stated that several attempts were needed to restart the vehicle. The contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact only owned the vehicle for 30 days. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V621000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

NHTSA ID

11494615

Incident

Nov 21, 2022

Mileage

82,000 mi

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced, the lug nuts were unable to be removed from the wheels due to swelling. The vehicle was diagnosed by a local tire dealer with failure of the lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.

NHTSA ID

11460768

Incident

Apr 13, 2022

Mileage

65,000 mi

PANORAMIC ROOF ASSEMBLY USES PLASTICS TRIM PIECES ON EXTERIOR THAT DELAMINATE OVERTIME. THEY ARE ONLY USED IN THE PANORAMIC ASSEMBLY ( FRONT AND TWO SIDE ASSEMBLY FOR TRACK SYSTEM IN REAR OF VEHICLE). THIS CAR IS WASHED NORMALLY AND SHOULD NOT SHOW THAT MUCH WEAR. IF THIS WAS POWDER COATED LIKE THE REST OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WOULD BE NO COLOR ISSUE OR DELAMINATE.

NHTSA ID

11192355

Incident

Mar 29, 2019

Mileage

72,000 mi

TRIED TO STOP AT INTERSECTION AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK. KEPT PUSHING DOWN ON BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET STILL COULD NOT STOP. I SLAMMED INTO BACK OF A TRUCK AT INTERSECTIONCAUSING BAD DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I WANT FORD LINCOLN MOTOR CO. TO PAYFOR DAMAGES AND REPAIR MY CAR. IT WAS NOT MY FAULT AND I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY FOR CAR TO BE FIXED WHAT ABOUT LIABILITY INSURANCE? IT WILL ALSO RAISE MY INSURANCE NOW BECAUSE EVERYONE THINKS IT WAS MY FAULT. I WAS TOOK TO HOSPITAL AND DID NOT GET TO TELL MY SIDE OF WHAT HAPPENED. I WAS ON INTERSTATE COMING UP TO RED LIGHT. STARTED TRYING TO STOP BECAUSE LIGHT WAS RED I COULD NOT STOP NO MATTER WHAT I DID AND ENDED UP SLAMMING INTO BACK OF TRUCK PRACTICALLY DESTROYING MY CAR IN THE PROCESS. I WANT MY CAR FIXED.

NHTSA ID

11183344

Incident

Feb 15, 2019

Mileage

52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. WHILE APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH FULL FORCE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE AND WAS ALSO REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. CAVENAUGH FORD LINCOLN, LLC (2000 E HIGHLAND DR, JONESBORO, AR 72401) WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

NHTSA ID

11183243

Incident

Feb 15, 2019

Mileage

52,000 mi

BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK KEPT TRYING USING BOTH FEET AND WOULD NOT STOP CAR. ENDED UP HITTING TRUCK IN REAR CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY CAR. I DO NOT WANT MONEY I WANT MY DAMAGES TO BE PAID SO MYCAR WILL BE BACK LIKE IT WAS BEFORE. WHAT CAN I DO WHEN MY BRAKES DID NOT RESPOND TO ME FRANTICALLY TRYING TO STOP?I WAS GOING DOWN AN INTERSTATE COMING UP TO INTERSECTION TRUCK WAS IN FRONT AND I SLAMMED INTO THE REAR WITH THE FRONT OF MY MKZ.

NHTSA ID

11183055

Incident

Feb 15, 2019

Mileage

50,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. WHILE STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING AFTER THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK, BACK, AND PELVIS. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SANTA MONICA FORD LINCOLN OF SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA. THE DEALER REQUESTED THAT THE COMPUTER SOFTWARE IN THE VEHICLE BE EXAMINED. THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11021628

Incident

Jul 31, 2017

Mileage

62,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LINCOLN MKZ HYBRID. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V210000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES); 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. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.

NHTSA ID

10985685

Incident

May 8, 2017

IT HAS BEEN 4 MONTHS SINCE RECALL WAS ANNOUNCED, AND NO CORRECTIVE ACTION IS YET AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

10969373

Incident

Nov 30, 2016

PURCHASED 2014 LINCOLN MKZ VEHICLE NEW. FRONT PASSENGER RESTRAINT SYSTEM RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED IN MAIL IN DECEMBER (RECALL # 16S42). SPOKE TO LINCOLN (FORD) 1/24/17 TO ASK ESTIMATED RESOLUTION DATE AND OPEN A CASE. NO REPAIR DATE AVAILABLE. SPOKE TO LINCOLN 3/14/17 - NO REPAIR DATE AVAILABLE. CASE #S CAS-11548706 & CAS-11537859 ASSIGNED. FORD / LINCOLN REFUSED TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION. DEALER OFFERED TO BUY CAR BACK FOR 40% OF NEW PRICE (CAR WAS 2 YEARS AT THE TIME). CAR IS "UNSALABLE" ACCORDING TO OTHER DEALERS DUE TO THIS RECALL. ADVISED BY FTC THAT RECALL NOTIFICATION ABSOLVES FORD OF LIABILITY IF MY FAMILY IS SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS FAILURE. VEHICLE WAS UNDER ORIGINAL WARRANTY WHEN THIS RECALL WAS PUBLISHED. PURCHASED $2,600 EXTENDED WARRANTY FROM FORD. FROM NHTSA WEBSITE: " NHTSA RECALL # 16V875000 - SUMMARY: DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN A CRASH. SAFETY RISK SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT DO NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT IN A CRASH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY." "IF THE MANUFACTURER HAS FAILED OR IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THIS SAFETY RECALL FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN A TIMELY MANNER, PLEASE CONTACT THE NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT: 1-888-327-4236 OR TTY: 1-800-424-9153 OR FILE AN ONLINE COMPLAINT WITH NHTSA." "RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE, REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE" I NEED ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION FROM FORD.

NHTSA ID

10965961

Incident

Nov 30, 2016

Mileage

45,000 mi

OEM MICHELIN PRIMACY TIRES AND WARRANTY PROCESS ARE A BIG PROBLEM. GETTING READY TO FILE TREAD WEAR CLAIM ON SECOND SET AFTER CLAIMING TREAD WEAR WARRANTY ON FIRST SET THROUGH MY DEALER. ONLY LASTED 30K AND WERE TO GO > 50K. NOW SAME MODEL TIRES ARE NOW WORN TO REPLACEMENT AND DEALER SAYS I NEED TO PURCHASE ELSEWHERE FOR ANOTHER TREAD WEAR CLAIM. REASON IS THEY WERE NEVER PAID BY MICHELIN FOR FIRST CLAIM. LINCOLN AND MICHELIN DESERVE THIS COMPLAINT FOR THE INCONVENIENCE AND NOW SECOND DEFECT ON TREAD WEAR LIFE. SERVICE DEPT AT DEALER HAVE BEEN GREAT AND UNDERSTAND WHY THEY CANNOT WORK ANOTHER CLAIM.

NHTSA ID

10855597

Incident

Apr 14, 2016

Mileage

60,400 mi

TODAY WAS THE 7TH TIRE THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED SINCE LEASING THIS CAR SINCE JANUARY 2014.THESE LOW PROFILE TIRES ARE TERRIBLE. I FEEL THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE. I WAS OFFERED A TIRE WARRANTY WHICH I REGRET I DID NOT PURCHASE. REGARDLESS, THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE CAR DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE. I FEEL SOMEONE COULD END UP STRANDED SOMEWHERE. EACH TIME WAS EITHER A SMALL POTHOLE, ROCK, MINOR BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR IT JUST WENT FLAT!

NHTSA ID

10806323

Incident

Nov 22, 2015

Mileage

34,500 mi

ABOVE IS FIRST TIME NOTED. CAR WILL GO INTO GEAR ON ITS OWN (WHEN THE GREEN BLINKING, OR ACCESSORY LIGHT IS ON CAR'S ENGINE IS NOT ON & NO BRAKE PEDAL PUSHED). THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH ME OUT OF CAR, OTHER PASSENGERS IN CAR, VALET MOVING CAR FOR ME),,,,,,THIS IS "DRIVING MISS DAISEY" WITHOUT A MORGAN FREEMAN (CHAUFER). CAR WILL ROLL ON ITS OWN. INTO DEALER 3 TIMES BUT NOT FIXED. DANGEROUS CAR. ONLY HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS IN "PARK" OR ACCESSORY MODE (BLINKING GREEN LIGHT" & NO FOOT ON BRAKE AND NO ATTEMPT TO START CAR....JUST USING ACCESSORY (I.E. TO ROLL DOWN WINDOW). IT HAPPENS WITHOUT THE SOLID GREEN ICON LIGHT ON (OR READY TO DRIVE) AND WIT NO FOOT ON BRAKE PEDAL. *TR

NHTSA ID

10705677

Incident

May 19, 2014

Mileage

1,500 mi