Tail Light Switch problems of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ

Two problems related to tail light switch have been reported for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ based on all problems reported for the 2010 MKZ.

1 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 12/12/2014

I was informed by friends following our vehicle that the driver side red brake light will illuminate with no change in brake pedal feel at nite when all the car lights are turned on. This I believe is a safety issue since drivers following our vehicle will not be aware when the vehicle itself is braking. Contacted a Ford dealer who informed us that the cost to correct this problem would be $534. 00 (the whole tail light assembly needs to be replaced and is not covered under the extended warranty. I researched whether this was a recurring problem with Ford vehicles and found that a technical service bulletin dated 11-11-10 was issued and NHTSA # 10042506 applied.

2 Tail Light Switch problem

Failure Date: 06/26/2014

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated the tail lights on the left side of the vehicle failed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and no diagnostic was done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,000. The VIN was unavailable. Sr.


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