NHTSA Complaint #11506267 — 2017 LINCOLN MKZ ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11506267
Vehicle	2017 LINCOLN MKZ
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 21, 2023
Date Filed	February 8, 2023
Mileage	50,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, and at other various speeds, the check engine warning light remained constantly illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle had been leaking coolant into the engine block. The mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

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