Air Bag Not Deploy Problems of Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ owners have reported 17 problems related to air bag not deploy (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Lincoln MKZ based on all problems reported for the MKZ.

1 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2017 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 10/09/2020

I was stationary behind a car turning left on hwy 154 s in coweta CO, GA, when I was hit from behind by another automobile going approximately 50+ mph. The driver who hit me never applied his brakes, which pushed my car into the SUV in front of me. The car I was pushed into was shoved 30+ yards down the road. My airbags did not deploy and my driver's side seat broke.

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2 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 01/14/2020

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated while driving approximately 35- 40 mph, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wooded electric pole, however the air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained a broken nose, contusions on the knees, sprained ankle and wrist as well as the passenger sustained contusions on the knees and head injuries that required medical attention. No warning lights illuminated before the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to alex karras Lincoln, inc. (6760 14th st w, bradenton, FL 34207) where the failure was not diagnosed as the vehicle was deemed a total loss. The manufacturer was contacted however no assistance was offered. The contact mentioned that the passenger front air bag was serviced under an unknown air bag recall in 2016. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

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3 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 01/14/2020

Tl- the contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the brake, the driver seat belt and air bags failed. The contact experienced an intended acceleration. The contact stated that while driving at 50 mph, while depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop and the emergency brake also failed to stop the vehicle. As a result the contact crashed into an embankment. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained back and head injuries that was encounter with the steering wheel and windshield. The front passenger sustained lower back injuries both required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000. Aw.

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4 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 08/08/2019

Tl- the contact owned a 2012 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that while on the interstate driving 50 mph, and attempted to slowing down due to an accident, the contact rear ended another vehicle. The air bag failed to deploy. The contact sustained bruises to the stomach from the seat, head, shoulder, knees, chest and both arm injuries that required medical attention. The contact mention the other driver was not injured. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot and was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN was part of NHTSA campaign number: 19v001000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. But did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. Aw.

5 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 11/21/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. While the contact was driving at an unknown speed and turning left, the front driver's side was struck by another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The insurance company deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

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6 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2007 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 08/23/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated the while (her son) was driving at unknown speeds a Lincoln town car crashed into the right passenger quarter panel. There were no warning lights illuminated. That the air bags failed to deploy. The driver hit the steering wheel and sustained injuries to the chest,head, and bruises. Medical attention was provided at the hospital. There was no fire due to the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a independent mechanic. The vehicle was total loss by the insurance company however, it was undetermined if it was destroyed. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000. Ap.

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7 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 02/13/2018

Tl the contact owned a 2012 Lincoln Mkz. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 54,000.

8 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 03/28/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (asheville Ford in asheville, nc) and was informed that the passenger side air bag should not deploy if no one was seated on the seat. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

9 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 03/06/2017

The contact owned a 2013 Lincoln Mkz. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle was involved in a minor front end crash. While the contact was exchanging information with the occupant of the other vehicle, the contact's vehicle unintentionally accelerated into a stone wall. A police report was not filed. The seat belt pretensioner did not restrain the occupant. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a collision center where it was deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were two injuries that required medical attention. The vehicle was involved in NHTSA campaign number: 16v875000 (seat belts); however, they did not receive notification of the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

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10 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 11/26/2016

Traveling n on 95 just beyond richmond va on 11/26/16 traffic came to a stop and I was attentive and recognized the need to brake quickly. The car initially slowed but did not respond further to applying brakes. I rear ended a Jeep grand cherokee. Major damage to my car - minimal to the Jeep. Airbags did not deploy. I am still confused by what happened - I had time to stop the vehicle but it did not respond. I am 60 years old and a long time city commuter along with having travelled this route regularly since 1979. I cannot help but conclude there was some type of brake malfunction with my 2012 Lincoln Mkz.

11 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 02/25/2016

The contact owned a 2010 Lincoln Mkz. While pulling off from a stop sign and making a right turn, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a pole. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury to the right hand that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

12 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 08/01/2015

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 Lincoln Mkz. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle received damage to the front end and was towed. A police report was filed. The contact was unable to recall the specific injuries; however, medical attention was later sought. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

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13 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 07/01/2015

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the vehicle unintentionally accelerated. Also, when the brake pedal was depressed, the pedal traveled to the floorboard. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a brick wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was towed to jack demmer Lincoln (21531 michigan Ave, dearborn, mi 48124, (313) 274-8800) where the contact was informed that the only way the vehicle could be diagnosed was if the failure occurred while at the dealer. The front end of the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.

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14 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2013 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 12/29/2014

My 2010 Lincoln Mkz car was struck directly on the drivers door on December 29, 2014 by another car at an estimated 45 mph. Side impact airbags failed to deploy resulting in driver being badly injured. This accident occurred on a city intersection where the other driver ran a red light.

15 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2009 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 05/29/2014

2009 Lincoln Mkz. Consumer writes in regards to airbags failure to deploy during accident.

16 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2011 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 11/11/2013

40 m, car when right off road, hit a poll. Center to right front damage. Air bag did not deploy. I did not have any cuts on face but my head was harred hard. Alot I don't remember after that for days.

17 Air Bag Not Deploy problem of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ

Failure Date: 12/15/2009

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph on icy road conditions. The vehicle loss control and crashed into a brick wall. The frontair bag system failed to deploy with the massive impact. The driver sustained major injuries. The police and ambulance were called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. There was an estimated amount of $13,000 in damages to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 22,458. Js.



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