NHTSA Complaint #11547122 — 2017 LINCOLN MKZ

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11547122
Vehicle	2017 LINCOLN MKZ
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	September 4, 2023
Date Filed	September 28, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

There are numerous reports of engines needing to be replaced due to coolant intrusion on the engine which causes overheating due to coolant loss. It eventually causes engine misfire a=in cylinder #2 or 3. Ford/Lincol does not want to cover engine replacements cut issued a TSB stating that engined need to be replaced.

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