2007 Lincoln MKX airbags problems

Filed Sep 3, 2024 · Acceleration, Airbags · IN · crash · 1 injury

My 2007 Lincoln MKX was in Drive with the brake depressed waiting to back up into a traffic lane from an angled parking space in front of a small shop in our historic downtown area. Suddenly, the vehicle accelerated forward at a high rate of speed jumping the shallow curb and slamming into the cement foundation of the store. Continuing to depress the brakes made no difference in stopping the jarring unintended forward motion. The speed moving forward was so high that in the 10-12 feet from the curb to the store entrance the impact demolished the entire front of the vehicle even bending the front axels. The airbags did not deploy at all. The witness interviewed, reported loud screeching tires as her back was to the scene during the collision. Local PD, EMS and Fire all responded, with a full police report filed. It was extremely fortunate no person was either on the sidewalk or in the entrance to the storefront. My injuries included severe bruising to the right side of my neck, as well as a hematoma on my right tibia and an oblique fracture to bones in my right foot. There were no passengers in the car with me. The accident, and extreme concern over the malfunction of the vehicle allowing it to take control away from myself as the driver, has been reported to Ford Lincoln and a claim number established. My insurance company took possession of the vehicle from the tow lot after three days after determining it was a total loss. To reiterate, there was no warning at all before the incident. I was simply waiting for traffic to clear, so I could put the vehicle from Drive into Reverse and pull out of the parking space.

Filed Sep 21, 2022 · Airbags · 240,000 miles · MO · crash · 1 injury

The contact owned a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, he dosed off and hit a tree. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was able to be driven back to his home after the accident. The contact sought medical treatment for an injury to his pelvis due to the accident. The vehicle was placed under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V158000(Air Bags) but was never serviced. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was totaled. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

Filed May 29, 2022 · Airbags · SC

I purchased the vehicle a few months ago from a small used dealership in Anderson, SC. The seller/owner raved about the condition of the car and all seemed well until after the purchase when I discovered there was an Open Recall for the driver's airbag. However, when I contacted the local Ford dealership and the federal safety agency website I found there is "No Remedy" available from Ford. According to various websites, I find that the risk factor is listed as RED due to the extreme temp variation and perpetual humidity in South Carolina, but some state is getting these replacement bags, though not here. We do not have a garage or carport so the car is outside and subject to all the variations constantly. I can find no means of notifying Ford that I am the new owner of this VIN so will never receive the mandated mail notification. I am elderly and do not believe I should have to wait until there is an explosion in order to get some action. Takata cannot be the only manufacturer of airbags. My vehicle needs to be made safe NOW and not THEN. Somehow I would bet that a bag is available if I were able to afford it on my own.

Filed Apr 12, 2022 · Airbags · 230,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received a notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the driver’s and passenger’s side airbag warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer had been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jan 5, 2022 · Airbags · MI

Manufacturer has not supplied the front air bag replacement part.

Filed Sep 14, 2021 · Airbags · CT

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called the local dealer who confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

Filed Jul 22, 2021 · Airbags · 205,000 miles · CT · crash · 4 injuries

The contact owns a 2007 LINCOLN MKX. The contacts husband stated while driving approximately 35mph when the driver side airbag inflated without warning which resulted in the contact's husband to lose control and crash the vehicle into a vehicle in front. 4 persons were injured (the contacts husband and 3 other individuals that were in the other vehicle) the occupants in the other vehicle went and sought medical treatment (contact does not know the type of injuries) while the contact's husband did not seek medical treatment for bruising. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a police lot. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer and diagnosed but not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 205,000.

Filed May 18, 2021 · Airbags · 95,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in a manufacturer air bag recall for which the local dealer removed the passenger’s side front air bag. No warning light was illuminated. The contact most recently received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v158000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was confirmed that there was no front passenger’s side air bag, and that the part for the federal safety agency campaign number: 21v158000 (air bags) was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jun 29, 2020 · Airbags, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lincoln mkx. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v682000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 19v001000 (air bags) however, the parts needed for the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH and pulling up to a stop sign, the contact became aware of fluid leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to a family member's residence to be inspected. The contact was informed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was towed to classic ford lincoln of columbia (177 greystone blvd, columbia, sc 29210, (888) 416-4559) but was not repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy part was not available. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Apr 14, 2020 · Airbags · 170,000 miles · MI · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2007 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while going around a curve at 15 MPH, the vehicle sled on some black ice and landed in a ditch. The frontal driver's and passenger air bags did not deploy. There were no injuries and a police report was filed. The hood, bumper, fender, mirror and the undercarriage were damaged. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company and towed away from the scene. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted yet. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 170,000.