2009 Lincoln Mks FWD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2009 Lincoln Mks FWD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 56 complaints, most often about service brakes. Among the 7 model years of this model in the database, 2009 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints56

Crashes reported4in stored complaints

Fires reported1in stored complaints

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Recalls (1)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 16V247000 · 26 Apr 2016

Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ford Flex, 2008 and 2010-2012 Ford Taurus, 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, 2008 Mercury Sable, 2009 and 2011 Lincoln MKS vehicles. The driver frontal air bag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in the event of a high speed crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Risk: An improperly inflated air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the driver's frontal air bag module, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on June 13, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C06.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Service brakes10 · 25%

Air bags8 · 20%

Unknown or other5 · 12%

Engine4 · 10%

Vehicle speed control4 · 10%

Structure3 · 8%

Electrical system3 · 8%

Suspension2 · 5%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 lincoln mks. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash and the air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.
Air bags · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owned a 2009 lincoln mks. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, another vehicle crashed into the passenger side door of the vehicle. No air bags in the vehicle deployed. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The driver sustained head and neck injuries and the front…
Air bags · Dec 2016 · NHTSA complaint record

I purchased a mopar vehicle protection plan as my first extended plan from chrysler for a pre-owned 2009 lincoln mks model. I took the vehicle into a reputable lincoln-ford dealership to have a few issues resolved. These issues are: 1) bad smelling fumes entering the cabin of the vehicle when the air is on in any mode…
Engine · Dec 2013 · NHTSA complaint record

While pulling out into traffic on a very busy four lane street, i turned left to get into the turn lane. All of a sudden the anti-lock brake light came on, the left front wheel jerked and grabbed and the accelerator would not let me get out of the on-coming lane for a few seconds. This could have ended a lot worst.…
Service brakes · Sep 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.

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