The contact owns a 2010 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while in the car wash the transmission was shifted back to the Driver position when suddenly the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and crash into a pair of the iron post. During the crash, the front of the vehicle was severely damaged but the airbags did not deploy. The driver sustained a concussion, head laceration, neck, left leg, and right shoulder injuries which required medical treatment. A police report was taken at the scene and the vehicle was towed away. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
2010 Lincoln MKZ acceleration problems
10 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 45,000. 9 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 45,000
- crashes
- 9
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Lincoln MKZ acceleration problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Floor mat interference with accelerator
On May 27, 2014, Ford Motor Company submitted recall 14E-028 (Ford recall #14S07) to correct a safety-related problem with certain driver's side Ford optional all-weather floor mats sold for use in model year 2006 through 2011 model year Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant (HAP) from November 9, 2007, to October 31 ,2010.the federal safety agency testing determined that the original accessory all-weather mat with a single retention clip (Figure 1), may interfere with accelerator pedal return to idle with the mat retained by the clip and rotated clockwise.Both the single- and double-clip (Figure 2) all-weather floor mats may interfere with the accelerator pedal return to idle when the mats are not secured by the retention clip(s).Testing showed that this can occur if the mats are moved forward from the clipped position approximately two inches into a position in which the rear edge of the mats will abut the retention clip(s) when installed singly and align with the clip(s) when stacked on another floor mat.The pedal interference incidents reviewed by the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) include 1 crash and 9 incidents with allegations of brake friction materials smoking and/or requiring repair for heat related damage.The crash incident occurred after the parking brake was applied at speed, resulting in loss-of-control vehicle yaw event caused by lock-up of the rear tires.The spin-out resulted in a side impact collision with an oncoming vehicle in an opposing lane of traffic. For the 29 incidents with sufficient information available to make an assessment; 23 (79%) were controlled by the driver either shifting to neutral, turning the engine off, or both; 4 (14%) were ended by the driver either kicking the pedal free (2) or pulling the mat away from the pedal (2); and 2 (7%) were ended by the pedal freeing itself from the mat with no apparent driver action.None of the drivers who reacted to the incident by shifting to neutral or turning the engine off reported any difficulties with either action.The subject mats were sold by Ford and Lincoln dealers directly to customers as an optional accessory equipment item or, beginning in November 2007, the mats were also available as a factory installed accessory if ordered with a new vehicle.Ford estimates that approximately 82,579 affected driver's side all weather floor mats were sold worldwide; either over the counter through Ford dealerships or as original equipment.Owners that purchased the subject all-weather floor mats as a factory installed accessory with their new vehicle will be notified to return their all weather floor mats to their Ford or Lincoln Dealership in exchange for replacement mats.Owners of all other potentially affected vehicles will be notified that, if they have an affected Ford driver's side all weather floor mat, they should return their mats to the dealership in exchange for replacement mats.The VOQs associated with the closing of this investigation are: 10327597, 10332233, 10334211, 10335336, 10339330, 10348772 (and duplicate 10342572), 10372674, 10379562, 10415911, 10426255, 10434107, 10521053, 10554966.This investigation is hereby closed.
EA12009
Accel Pedal Interference - Acc Floormat
Unsecured mats may interfere with accelerator pedal return to idle. A heel blocker in the floor pan provides a platform that may lift an unsecured mat into contact with the pedal. Ford introduced new pedals as a running change early in model year (MY) 2010 vehicles. Analysis of complaints received by ODI and Ford show elevated rates of pedal entrapment incidents in MY 2008 through early 2010 production vehicles. Incidents typically occur following hard pedal applications to pass slower traffic or when merging into faster traffic. Drivers allege continued high engine power after releasing the accelerator pedal and difficulty braking, including reports that the incident was controlled by shifting to neutral or turning the engine off. Drivers and service technicians reference observing evidence of mat interference or note unsecured Ford or aftermarket all weather floor mats in post-incident inspections.Based on information gathered during the Preliminary Evaluation the population being investigated has been narrowed to model years 2008 to 2010.This investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis on MY 2008 through early-2010 vehicles (produced through September 2009) to further assess the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect.The VOQs associated with the opening of this Engineering Analysis are: 10479693, 10415911, 10379562, 10372674, 10345830, 10342572, 10339330, 10335336, 10334211, 10332233, 10331160, 10329659, 10327597, 10320011, 10232027, 10214131
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What 2010 Lincoln MKZ owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. While driving on a rocky driveway, the vehicle skidded to the left and accelerated at a high rate of speed. The vehicle crashed into a ditch. The driver sustained a head injury. The front passenger sustained back and spinal pain. A four year old child occupant, who was wearing a seat belt, experienced whiplash. All occupants received medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. None of the air bags deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v046000 (air bags), but the contact was not notified of the recall campaign. The manufacturer was notified of the crash. The approximate failure mileage was 198,000. *tt updated 12/12/18
Tl* the contact owned a 2010 lincoln mkz. While pulling off from a stop sign and making a right turn, the vehicle accelerated independently and crashed into a pole. The brake pedal was depressed, but failed to respond. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury to the right hand that needed medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a junkyard. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while driving out of a parking lot, the contact proceeded to make a right turn and the vehicle began to accelerate independently. The brakes where depressed but failed to respond. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a snow bank. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. A police report was not filed and no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,000. Updated 03/16/16*lj
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. While driving in reverse, the vehicle accelerated inadvertently. The contact crashed the vehicle into a tow truck. There were no injuries. An independent mechanic repaired the accelerator pedal. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14e028000 (equipment). The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that while reversing, the engine rpms increased excessively as the vehicle suddenly accelerated without warning. The vehicle crashed into two other vehicles. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic but a diagnostic was not performed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 22,464.
I was parked almost perpendicular to the curb (that was the way the parking spots were set.) I put the car into reverse and was about to back out when I saw a car in my rear view. I quickly shifted into drive and put my foot on the brake. The car suddenly accelerated forward about a foot or more before striking a lamp post. There was extensive damage to the right front headlight as well as the bumper, grill and hood. The airbags did not deploy and there was no injury to the other 2-passengers. This was not the first time this phenomenon has happened. The sudden surge has occurred at least twice before. Both times when I was on a hill and put my foot on the brake to keep the car from rolling back.
Backed crookedly into parking slot in public parking lot. Tried to straighten car in slot by slowly moving forward. Car on its own lurched ahead at high rate of speed; brakes had little effect and I struck a parked car. Somehow shifted into reverse and car on its own gained ferocious speed traveling backwards. This forward, then backward pattern continued on its own while I struggled to control the steering wheel. In reverse, car continued gaining speed beyond my control, wheeling about the parking lot and striking 3 or 4 additional autos. During all this time the car shot mostly backward at increasingly faster speeds in wide arcs, in pinball fashion. Eventually the repeated hammering by my car against other parked vehicles slowed my car enough that I could brake finally, and turned off the engine. Altogether my auto had struck and seriously damaged 6 other vehicles. Accelerator seemed stuck during the event, and brakes had no effect until car's speed was sufficiently slowed--before operating. Damage to my auto, particularly the entire front end--grill and front fenders--was extensive.
Driving at 35 MPH, tried to slow down for a stop light. Car would not slow, brakes were ineffective against the motor that was stuck accelerating. I put car in nuetral ( as car engine raced) and coasted into a business parking lot. I shut off car and restarted. Engine revs were normal. I put car back into drive and drove back to work, the RPM's were surging, but not out of control this time.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkz. While attempting to park at approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle abnormally accelerated. The contact applied the brakes but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle crashed into a brick wall causing damage to the front end of the vehicle. The passenger sustained bruising and the vehicle was towed to a local auto body shop. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/18/11*lj updated 3/30/12
Questions about the 2010 Lincoln MKZ acceleration
Does the 2010 Lincoln MKZ have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the acceleration of the 2010 Lincoln MKZ, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Lincoln MKZ acceleration problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 45,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Lincoln MKZ acceleration?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
Other 2010 Lincoln MKZ problems
Airbags 96Brakes 39Lights 11Electrical 10Engine 5Body 4Transmission 4Seats 3Fuel system 2Locks 2Driver assistance 1Seat belts 1Steering 1Suspension 1Tires 1Visibility 1
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