Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Lincoln Mkz Hybrid

The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was unable to veer to the side of the road and turned on the hazards lights. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several minutes; however, the failure recurred every 2 miles. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the fuel rail pressure sensor was replaced; however, the failure persisted while the contact was driving back to the residence. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who informed the contact that the second fuel rail pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that she noticed a strong fuel odor while starting the vehicle, and there was white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #4, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 94,884.

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The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "engine overheating" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine was misfiring, the coolant level was extremely low, and coolant had intruded into cylinder #4. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The contact indicated that TSB (22-229) regarding the failure had previously been issued by the manufacturer but the VIN was not included. The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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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.

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The contact owned a 2013 Lincoln Mkz Hybrid. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle lost power and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and noticed smoke coming from the vehicle. The contact opened the hood and saw flames. The fire department extinguished the fire and a police report was filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

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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.

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.