Wheel Related Problems of the 2016 Lincoln MKZ

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

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Lincoln MKZ

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
3

Wheel problem #1

-the front bumper of the car is nearly coming off. This is attached by a "bra" covering the front bumper and if not on the whole front bumper would fall off. The tires/rims are also nearly run down and need to be replaced. -this is caused me great concern when transporting my children as a divorced father to and from the other party's premise. At every turn I believe the bumper may fall off or one of the tires. -unknown -unknown -this problem has been happening for at least a year, and I would like for the (front bumper) of the vehicle to be replaced along with four (tires/rims) at the earliest.

Wheel problem #2

I brought my 2016 Mkz in for a safety recall on front brake hoses. I was told that the lug nuts were swollen and would have to be replaced and would cost ?? 166. 27. Had to do it to have the brake hoses replaced. They were replaced with the same type of aluminum lug nuts. This defective type lug nut has been a problem for over 10 years yet nothing has been done to change it. Luckily I didn’t have a flat tire I couldn’t have changed.

Wheel problem #3

When I was at the dealership today, I was informed the lug nuts on my car have swollen and that if they are not replaced I probably will not be able to change a spare tire alongside the road if needed. I was informed that there is a manufacturing defect that Ford is aware of, but has not recalled yet.


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MKZ Service Bulletins
MKZ Defect Investigations