Four problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid based on all problems reported for the 2012 Mkz Hybrid.
Driving on the highway at approx 65 mph, a message appeared to pull over. At the same time, the car lost all power. The gas petal no longer worked. This has happened twice. The car has right at 60k miles.
Driving on interstate at 70 mph in heavy traffic with cruise control engaged. Power cut out and car slowed down rapidly. Throttle pedal was inoperative with total loss of power. Coasted to side of road while dodging semi-trucks. Shut car off and power reset. Was able to continue to destination. The car lost power previously, 09/13/16, while driving in town, but at the lower speed it was not life threatening. The engine reset after restarting that time also. Dealer was notified of that incidence but not able to duplicate problem.
5 June engine died while stopped in heavy traffic. Restarted in park on third try. Brake and cross traffic fault warning light came on. Dealer unable to duplicate problem. 7 June engine died second time after entering entrance street to parking lot at 10 mph. Restarted after stopping and putting transmission in to park. No warning lights came on.
While driving on two lane road approx. 50 mph, engine stopped, advance track light came on , lost steering and breaking, coasted to stop. Restarted and drove home. Carried to dealer , who replaced. Steering gear. Computer should show you warning but not shut vehicle down loosing breaking and steering. If there had been traffic or had been on busy road traveling int. Speed could have been life taking for my family and others on same road.
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