NHTSA Complaint #11605553 — 2018 LINCOLN MKZ ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11605553
Vehicle	2018 LINCOLN MKZ
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 11, 2024
Date Filed	July 31, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

I have been told by a ford mechanic on 7.11.2024, 6 weeks before buying the car that there is coolant intrusion in cylinder 2 and the only fix to this would be to replace the long block that cost a little over 8k, some how some way this vehicle dont have any recalls about this well known issue. This in no way should be on the customer due to a defect by Ford engine in there vehicles.

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