Table 1 shows two common exterior lighting related problems of the 2018 Lincoln MKZ.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting problems | |
| Headlights Bulbs problems |
Rear lift gate assembly center led strip is filled with water. This causes an electrical short condition that results in the reverse lights to be on at all times when driving. Vehicle will not pass MA inspection and has been cited for this infraction. No damage to lift gate, either a part or manufacturing defect.
The contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving at night at approximately 35 mph the low beam light's visibility was blinding and made the vehicle unsafe to drive. There are no warning lights on the instrument panel. The vehicle was diagnosed at a local dealer with headlight failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 20,300.