Air Bag Related Problems of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ

Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Lincoln MKZ

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
8

Air Bag problem #1

A vehicle stopped suddenly in front of me because a car did the same in front of them. I braked suddenly but it felt like my vehicle was being pushed from behind, my steering wheel air bags deployed so did the sides. The air bags deployed before the impact blinding me as I rear ended the car in front. I suffered burns, bruises, neck injuries and lower back pain. I was driving no more than 25-30 miles per hour. My car was a total lost and I had owned it for less than a year.

Air Bag problem #2

Takata recall.

Air Bag problem #3

No recalls noticed on this auto. No airbag issues as yet am I eligable to join the class action settlement. Is there a form I must fill out? 2016 Lincoln Mkz VIN # 3ln6l2jk1gr617071.

Air Bag problem #4

Takata recall-need to replace air bags but no communication from dealer.

Air Bag problem #5

My airbags didn't deploy resulting in me having life-long injuries. I had a car accident in August 31st, 2017. I t-boned a vehicle that came out of a parking lot illegally resulting in the accident. My airbags didn't deploy. If they had I would not have sustained the injuries that I did. It was over $17,000 worth of damage to my vehicle.

Air Bag problem #6

The contact owned a 2016 Lincoln Mkz. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact's vehicle rear ended another vehicle that stopped abruptly. The air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to a body shop. The dealer was contacted (sherwood automotive, salisbury, MD, 410-548-46), but did not assist. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact received a takata settlement notice. The VIN was not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000.

Air Bag problem #7

Safety recall not completed I fear I will get into a crash and be killed from flying metal from air bag. What is going on? why is this not taken care of?.


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