Table 1 shows one common power train related problems of the 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Power Train problems |
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 106,800.
The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the message "shift system fault" was displayed. Additionally, the contact stated while attempting to drive from a complete stop, she shifted into drive, but the vehicle failed to respond. The vehicle responded on the second attempt. The contact stated that the failure had reoccurred. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under an unknown recall as the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was contacted several times, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Vehicle has failed to start on 4 different events over a 6 month period. No power to the vehicle after having it parked in the garage overnight. Event dates are: 12/12/16; 01/04/17; 3/2/17; 3/22/17.