Table 1 shows three common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2014 Lincoln MKZ.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Latch problems | |
| Trunk Lid Latch problems | |
| Latches/locks/linkage problems |
Tl the contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the door latches were inoperable. The failure occurred twice. The first failure occurred on the rear driver's side door. Fiesta Lincoln (1720 s mesa dr, mesa, az 85210, (480) 813-4900) was contacted, but would not repair the vehicle because it was not under warranty or included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the trunk failed to close on several occasions, causing the battery to become drained. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer suburban Cadillac of Plymouth (40475 ann arbor rd, Plymouth, mi 48170, (734) 453-7500) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the trunk module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was applied and failed to respond. The brake warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on two occasions, and both times it was diagnosed that the brake pads and brake fluid needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired both times; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact also stated that the rear passenger side door was failing to close and that the transmission not in park(p) warning message was illuminated when the gear was shifted into park(p). The VIN was included in campaign number: 20v331000 (latches/locks/linkages), NHTSA campaign number: 22v011000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and NHTSA campaign number: 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 approximate failure mileage was unknown.