general problems of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ - part 2

148 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ based on all problems reported for the 2008 MKZ.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The pars to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ourisman Lincoln in frederick, MD was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not know when the parts would become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2017

Takata recall - contacted dealer harris Ford again 11/15/2017 after notice from tk holdings, inc: harris Ford has no parts and claim that the parts are not available to anybody.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2017

The floor mats would get stuck on gas pedal it happened when driving.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2017

Takata recall.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/07/2017

Takata recall. I haven't had a problem yet but I am concerned as takata has filed bankruptcy--will my airbags get fixed before I need them?.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2017

Takata recall I haven't received a recall notice.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2017

Nothing happened except we have a recall on the airbag. We got the letter in March 0f 2017. When we called the dealer today on 11-6-17 they stated we had to wait for the 2nd letter saying parts are available. So where is our 2nd letter so we can get this fixed. I feel we should have received this by now.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact received the recall notice several months ago. The dealer (dwayne lane's skagit Ford, 680 auto blvd, burlington, wa 98233 (360) 842-0347) 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 received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting him that they filed for bankruptcy. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called beach Ford (2717 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va 23452; 757-486-2717) and was informed that they were not able to remedy the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that they would issue a second notice once the remedy was available. The manufacturer was unable to provide an estimated time frame for the remedy. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2017

Takata recall: received recall notice 17v024 - contacted dealer twice since then and no solution has been offered and no idea of when it will be resolved - Lincoln has no solution even though recall was issued in spring 2017.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2017

Takata recall - upon receiving the notice of the 6/1/16 recall, I called my local dealership, who informed me that parts were not yet available. Checked again 6 months later, and again when I received the legal notice regarding takata's fiing of bankruptcy. Dealer still does not have parts, and has no idea when they might be available.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/01/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. 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. Bilton Lincoln in sumter, south carolina 29150 was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2017

Takata recall . I am unable to get an inspection sticker for this car because of the airbag and Ford says there is no remedy? this will force me to junk this car since in MA the airbag is a safety issue and I will be unable to get an inspection sticker so I will have to junk it, not use it or sell it at a very terrible price due to fords not having a remedy.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

Takata recall we need dangerously defective air bag replaced immediately. We have requested dealership (hertrich Lincoln of dover, delaware) to replace defective air bag without results.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). The part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called forrester Lincoln (832 Lincoln way e, chambersburg, PA 17201; 717-263-9525) and was informed that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the remedy was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2017

I received a recall notice on the air bags on my 2008 Lincoln Mkz and I called the denver, CO dealer and he says they don't have the parts in to fix that yet. My light for my air bags just came on last week and the recall was in June 2017. When I ask the denver dealer when the parts will be available to fix my car he said he didn't know the part would go to high humidity areas first. I am concern about waiting if this is a serious issue.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

Takata recall - 06/01/2016 - notified vehicle is involved in recall. 10/20/2017 - no dealerships I spoke to have parts and don't know when replacement parts will be available. Auto nation Lincoln in clearwater FL stated they have not replaced recalled airbags in 2 yrs. I live in seminole, FL - its hot, humid and my car is almost 10 yrs old.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/20/2017

Recall 16v384, faulty tanaka air bags. Called schumacher Lincoln in delray, florida (844-653-8366), but they did not have the replacement part and could not do the work.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called autonation Lincoln clearwater (2085 gulf to bay blvd, clearwater, FL 33765 (727) 231-1380) and was informed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2017

Takata recall. Got recall notice in the mail for a faulty airbag. Went to dealership where vehicle was purchased, and listed as a dealership capable of fixing the issue on the takata recall website, and they informed me they didn't nor were they going to have the replacement parts in stock any time soon. I want this issue fixed, free of charge, before an accident occurs.

56 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2017

Takata recall. I want to remove the recall airbag and was told I couldn't. I think if I was put on notice of the safety recall then I should be able to do what is necessary to make my vehicle safe. I do not feel comfortable driving this vehicle.

57 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The mac haik Ford Lincoln dealer informed the contact that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

58 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2017

"takata recall" vehicle sold by rizza Ford in orland park without disclosing to me the buyer!.

59 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/07/2017

Takata recall: it has been almost a year since this recall. There are still not any parts available to fix this major safety issue. This is not a timely manner at all.

60 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. 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. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

61 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/14/2017

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received a recall notification from the new york dmv/mva regarding NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called rc lacy Ford Lincoln Subaru (25 maple Ave, catskill, NY 12414, (518) 943-4300) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

62 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/10/2017

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) however, the part to remedy the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Rhinebeck Ford located at 3667 NY-9g, rhinebeck, NY 12572, (845) 876-4440, was contacted and it was confirmed that the remedy was not available. The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Ah.

63 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/08/2017

Takata recall - I have been notified of the recall by Lincoln motor company via mailed letter March 2017. I have not received any remediation steps to correct this defect. I feel, with it approaching 1 year since the notification, steps to correct this issue have not been satisfied. The problem is deemed a safty issue and could result in sever bodyly injury or death. Please advise of any actions that I can personally action to rectify this issue. Thank you for your time and attention with this disturbing issue! sincerely, glen r madacki included: image of received recall notice from Lincoln motor company.

64 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

Tl- takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer (Ford Lincoln, inc,2828 us-50, pueblo, CO 81008, (719) 545-0192) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Dyd.

65 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2017

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Bowen scarff Ford-Lincoln (1157 central Ave n, kent, wa) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

66 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer gervais Lincoln located at 24 reiss Ave, lowell, MA 01851; phone number: (978) 454-5696 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not contacted and made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

67 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2017

Notice arrived for air bag replacement in March said I will be notified soon for service have not got a notice yet afraid to drive now.

68 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Takata recall for my vehicle is now one year old. When I speak with someone at a Ford dealership I continue to be told that the part is not yet available.

69 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/29/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). 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.

70 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/06/2016

Takata recall! brought vehicle into palm coast Ford in palm coast, FL on 12/06/16 for service and was told by dealer that they would call us when a replacement airbag was available. Still have not been contacted concerning a replacement airbag.



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