Lincoln Mkt 2012
Model Mkt made in 2012 by Lincoln got 11 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, steering and structure.
Model 2012
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 3100 | 1 | |
| Power liftgate opened without command while being driven on highway without command and would not respond to interior control or keyfob to close and had to close manually. liftgate opened on three additional occasions within 45 mins of the first occurrence. the third occurrence resulted in the liftgate being damaged, (repair est at $2,500), while entering an underground parking garage. in all occurrences, the liftgate had to be closed manually as it would not respond to the interior control or keyfob. vehicle was taken to a local lincoln dealership where it remained for 42 days without being repaired. dealership could not duplicate condition and repairs were not made. ford ogc denied claim to repair resulting damage to due to malfunction. owners opinion is that the vehicle has a serious safety defect which could result in cargo falling from the vehicle while being driven on the highway and cause an accident or multi vehicle pile-up due to drivers attempting to avoid or colliding with objects falling from the vehicle if the liftgate opens again without command. ford/lincoln customer complaint case [xxx] filed 16 oct 12. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 3100 | ||
| Power liftgate opened without command while being driven on highway without command and would not respond to interior control or keyfob to close and had to close manually. liftgate opened on three additional occasions within 45 mins of the first occurence. the third occurance resulted in the liftgate being damaged, (repair est at $2,500), while entering an underground parking garage. in all occurances, the liftgate had to be closed manually as it would not respond to the interior control or keyfob. vehicle was taken to a local lincoln dealership where it remained for 42 days without being repaired. dealership could not duplicate condition and repairs were not made. ford ogc denied claim to repair resulting damage to due to malfunction. owners opinion is that the vehicle has a serious saftey defect which could result in cargo falling from the vehicle while being driven on the highway and cause an accident or multi vehicle pile-up due to drivers attempting to avoid or colliding with objects falling from the vehicle if the liftgate opens again without command. ford/lincoln customer complaint case #689782412 filed 16 oct 12. | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/11/2012 | 33 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkt the contact was traveling between 60-75 mph when the driver's seat and steering wheel started to shake abnormally. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 33 and the current mileage was 3,500. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 3100 | 1 | |
| Power liftgate opened without command while being driven on highway without command and would not respond to interior control or keyfob to close and had to close manually. liftgate opened on three additional occasions within 45 mins of the first occurrence. the third occurrence resulted in the liftgate being damaged, (repair est at $2,500), while entering an underground parking garage. in all occurrences, the liftgate had to be closed manually as it would not respond to the interior control or keyfob. vehicle was taken to a local lincoln dealership where it remained for 42 days without being repaired. dealership could not duplicate condition and repairs were not made. ford ogc denied claim to repair resulting damage to due to malfunction. owners opinion is that the vehicle has a serious safety defect which could result in cargo falling from the vehicle while being driven on the highway and cause an accident or multi vehicle pile-up due to drivers attempting to avoid or colliding with objects falling from the vehicle if the liftgate opens again without command. ford/lincoln customer complaint case [xxx] filed 16 oct 12. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 3100 | ||
| Power liftgate opened without command while being driven on highway without command and would not respond to interior control or keyfob to close and had to close manually. liftgate opened on three additional occasions within 45 mins of the first occurence. the third occurance resulted in the liftgate being damaged, (repair est at $2,500), while entering an underground parking garage. in all occurances, the liftgate had to be closed manually as it would not respond to the interior control or keyfob. vehicle was taken to a local lincoln dealership where it remained for 42 days without being repaired. dealership could not duplicate condition and repairs were not made. ford ogc denied claim to repair resulting damage to due to malfunction. owners opinion is that the vehicle has a serious saftey defect which could result in cargo falling from the vehicle while being driven on the highway and cause an accident or multi vehicle pile-up due to drivers attempting to avoid or colliding with objects falling from the vehicle if the liftgate opens again without command. ford/lincoln customer complaint case #689782412 filed 16 oct 12. | |||