Table 1 shows one common gasoline fuel system related problems of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System problems |
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that on several occasions while exiting the vehicle, the contact observed an abnormally strong fuel odor outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not able to be replicated; however, the gas cap was replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact believed that the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, he saw smoke entering through the vents. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact continued driving the vehicle to a near friend's residence. The contact stated when he open the hood he saw the fire was located on the engine. The contact was able to extinguish the fire with water nearby. The contact stated no one was injured nor sought medical attention. The vehicle was not drivable. The fire department did come to the location of the vehicle but a fire report was not filed. The contact called the local dealer and made them aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 13v227000 (fuel system, gasoline), however the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.