NHTSA Complaint #11540859 — 2016 LINCOLN MKZ

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540859
Vehicle	2016 LINCOLN MKZ
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 22, 2023
Date Filed	August 26, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Check engine light came on, car ran hot, and emitted smoke. It also began to run rough. Frightening to say the least. I immediately drove home and took it to my mechanic the next day. He found coolant leaked into cylinder 3. He did research and found tons of reports of the same problem with the Ford 2.0 eco boost engine. Several people reported engine seizing, smoke, or fires. This is a safety hazard.

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