Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that air was continuously leaking from all four tires causing the tire pressure monitoring system to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the inner edge of the chrome wheels began to detiorate and pieces of chrome chipped off causing air to leak from the tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 26,000.
2008 Lincoln MKZ wheels complaints
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The wheels on my 2008 lincoln mkz are corroding to the point that the tires are loosing air. I have had to have the tires taken off the wheels several times and cleaned the rim only to have it continue to corrode and leak air again. It is ruining my tires and it is a safety hazard not knowing how quickly the tires will go flat. My mkz has only 48,000 miles and has been properly maintained. I have tried to deal with lincoln, but they are no help. I love my mkz but am very disappointed with lincoln.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that the front and rear rims of the vehicle were corroded which caused air to leak from the tires. The contact mentioned that the front and the rear rims were the original factory installed equipment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that the tire pressure monitoring system indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that all four tires exhibited low tire pressure due to the severely rusted rims. The four tires were inflated to the proper air pressure on numerous occasions; however, the failure recurred every two weeks. The rims were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,000.
When I purchased my 2008 lincoln awd mkz, new tires were part of the "deal". From the very beginning one tire (drivers side rear) was losing air. I went back to the dealer and they couldn't determine the problem. I have been back and forth to the dealer constantly ever since the purchase of my mkz. At one point the dealer sent me to an independent tire company. They looked at the tire in question and I was told that the tire will not "bead" to the rim because of the flaking of the chrome on the rim. They did put a sealant on the areas but it was a temporary fix. Now I'm having a problem with the drivers side front wheel losing air. When the weather is cooler, the air leak is slower, during warm weather, the loss is faster. In the past two weeks I have had air added to the tires at least once each week. With all the complaints about the wheels/rims that are posted, what, if anything, will ford/lincoln do about the problem? I'm proud of my lincoln and with all the commercials about ford standing behind their vehicles why are we still having a problem?
The chrome rims on our 2008 lincoln mkz began flaking and corroding. This problem did not begin until after the original tires were replaced in 2013. Originally the problem occurred in the colder months, requiring refills every 4 weeks. Now the problem is occurring in the warmer months and more frequently. Rapid deflations have left a tire completely flat on several occasions. The issue is known as this database shows. Ford refuses to acknowledge and address.
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that the rear drivers side rim was rusted to the point of corrosion causing damage to the rear drivers side tire. The contact mentioned that the tire constantly had to be inflated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the rim and the tire needed to be replaced. The tire and rim were replaced but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the other three rims had rust and corrosion. The contact stated that all four tires were replaced and that the three rims may also deteriorate. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Air pressure issues on 3 of my tires. The rim?s chrome plating is flaking off, and tires consistently lose air pressure. I contacted my dealer, but not a warranty issue. I purchased this auto new and it has always has been garaged. I do live in the boston area so do have extreme weather. This is a quality issue and a driving hazard. A recall should be issued to remedy this situation.
Safety hazard-chrome wheels corroding and flaking. Frequent loss of air pressure pre-mature wear of tires.
Chrome plating is flaking off, and tires consistently lose air pressure. I contacted ray price ford in stroudsburg, pa and they said this sometimes happens, but not a warranty issue. I contacted my tire person and he tried to brush off the excess chrome around seal to get a bead, but no luck. A new wheel is around $400, so I got a used one. Similar issues, but not as frequent. However, other wheels are beginning to have the same issue (losing air pressure). A set of new wheels would be over $1500, which is not a viable option. Very disappointed with a 'high quality' manufacturer (lincoln).
Car was bought new in 2008 from local ford/lincoln dealer, dempewolf ford, henderson, ky, and always garage kept and dealer serviced. Tires begain to loose air pressure several months ago. When examined by purcell tire, henderson, ky, they said that chrome was flaking off leaving a pitted surface and that bead would not seal against pitted surface. Car is equipt with optional chrome plated 17" wheels. Tires become seriously underinflated weekly. I have just had purcell apply bead sealer but they say it is probably not a long term fix. They say that only solution is new wheels.
The chrome coating on the wheels is defective and flakes off. This does not allow the tires to seat properly with the wheels, causing them to lose pressure. Eventually this can damage the tires by having them repeatedly driven under the recommended pressures. Numerous attempts by my tire dealer to remedy the situation, under their warranty, have been frustrating as the issue is not of their making. I have researched this issue on a number of lincoln mkz forums and this is a common complaint among owners.
The low tire pressure sensor warning light came up as we pulled away from the dealership and never quit lighting up, regardless of the number of times we took the car to dealers to have the issue fixed. The car was purchased as used, with 43,000 miles in march 2012. Apparently, the mechanics at irwin lincoln dealership in nj are clueless, and the only remedy seems to be the purchase of new wheels, at a cost of roughly $2,000. Otherwise, the car is in great shape, but the sensor problem is extremely annoying.
After getting a low tire pressure warning, I went to tire store and they showed me the corrosion to the chrome and explained how it will affect the tire and the wheel. I was notified that I am going to constantly have issues with low tire pressure unless I replace the wheels.
The chrome coating on the aluminum wheels started peeling and the air was let out of the tires. One tire had explosive decompression when the chrome peeled. If the vehicle had been traveling at even a moderate rate of speed the results could have been deadly. When the wheel loses air and sidewall integrity while moving the tire could just peel off the rim. I had to have the rim bead area sanded down to re seat the tire. The chrome continues to peel. This appears to be a common problem that lincoln does not want to deal with.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that all four tires had experienced multiple occasions of air deflation. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the inner rim of the aluminum wheel was corroded and damaged the inside of the tires causing air to exit the tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The VIN was not available.
The wheels chrome is corroding and flaking making the air leak from the tire. Wheels are becoming unsafe and in a short period of time.
After spending over 3,500$ on noises while turning and having replaced the tires because the tire was constantly going flat the 17" 8 spoke machined & painted aluminum wheel began to corrode and peel. Two of the tires leaked air around the contact of the rim and tire because of the corrosion. This condition requires having the wheel taken apart and corrosion removed then reassembling the wheel and re-balancing the tire assembly before re-installing back on to car. I have averaged servicing these tires from once a week to once a month depending on the time of year for the last three years and have had to purchase more tires in order compensate for the ware on the tire when having to drive with under inflated tires while trying to safely navigate to the nearest air pump sometimes on a daily basis! The car dealer is aware. This is a safety violation!! The out of pocket cost to continuously have these tires replaced, repaired. The poor gas mileage has brought the actual cost of this car upwards of 43,000.00:(
These wheels are identified as 17" 8 spoke machined & painted aluminum wheel which began to corrode and peel around 2011. They leak air around the contact of the rim and tire because of the corrosion. This condition requires having the wheel taken apart and corrosion removed then reassembling the wheel and re-balancing the tire assembly before re-installing back on to car. Depending on several conditions as climate and temperature and when tire assembly last serviced air loss varies from 10% to more than 30% from manufacturer 's suggested tire inflation pressure. I have averaged servicing these four tires at least 6 times or more a year for the last three years. I have contacted both the car dealer and ford motor co. The dealer says it is up to ford to put out a recall for replacement wheel. The dealer agrees there is a problem, but ford motor co. Does not consider this a problem. I consider this condition a safety violation not to mention the out of pocket cost to continuously have these tires repaired. It affects my gas mileage, tire longevity, and most importantly safety. Please help those of us with this situation. Thank you.
I purchased a 2008 lincoln mkz with 15998 miles on the odometer in july 2012 from a dealer. Shortly after winter began the wheels starting to bubble and peel. They are now starting to fall apart. It is causing issues with vibration while driving and air loss in the tires. I have seen numerous complaints about these wheels but lincoln/ford will not stand behind them because my car is 5 years old even though it is still under 30k miles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that the chrome on all four wheels was flaking off and as a result the aluminum was causing lack of tire pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated there was no recall and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified who referred him to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who sealed the rims as a temporary remedy. The failure mileage was 41,800.
Tire wheel rims have chrome lifting off resulting in low tire pressure. Lost 10 percent tire pressure in 30 days.
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