NHTSA Complaint #11480178 — 2017 LINCOLN MKZ ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11480178
Vehicle	2017 LINCOLN MKZ
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	May 24, 2022
Date Filed	August 19, 2022
Mileage	75,489 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, there was smoke coming from the exhaust pipe, and the steering wheel was vibrating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact safely pulled over and exited the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to her residence. The next day the vehicle started; however, the failure reoccurred and the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and diagnosed with no coolant and a faulty engine. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,489.

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