Problems with 2008 Lincoln MKZ AIR BAGS

Takata recall: a few months ago i bought this car and the dealer gave me a fix it slip for lincoln ...now lincoln is saying they shouldn't have sold me the car...and no replacement parts are available! no one can sit in the passenger seat as the airbag sensor has been turned off by the dealership! what do i do! i feel scammed but i just want this resolved without issue or accident...

Takata recall: it has been almost a year since this recall. there are still not any parts available to fix this major safety issue. this is not a timely manner at all.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received a recall notification from the new york dmv/mva regarding nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called rc lacy ford lincoln subaru (25 maple ave, catskill, ny 12414, (518) 943-4300) and was informed that the part was not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. rhinebeck ford (3667 ny-9g, rhinebeck, ny 12572, (845) 876-4440) was contacted and confirmed that the part was not available. the manufacturer was notified. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. **tr *tr

Takata recall - i have been notified of the recall by lincoln motor company via mailed letter march 2017. i have not received any remediation steps to correct this defect. i feel, with it approaching 1 year since the notification, steps to correct this issue have not been satisfied. the problem is deemed a safety issue and could result in sever bodily injury or death. please advise of any actions that i can personally action to rectify this issue. thank you for your time and attention with this disturbing issue! sincerely, [xxx] included: image of received recall notice from lincoln motor company information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer (ford lincoln, inc, 2828 us-50, pueblo, co 81008 (719) 545-0192) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. bowen scarff ford-lincoln (1157 central ave n, kent, wa) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the local dealer gervais lincoln located at 24 reiss ave, lowell, ma 01851; phone number: (978) 454-5696 was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. the manufacturer was contacted and made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. ..updated 07/31/17 *bf updated 09/21/2017*js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). the parts were not available. the failure mileage was unknown. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Notice arrived for air bag replacement in march said i will be notified soon for service have not got a notice yet afraid to drive now

Takata recall for my vehicle is now one year old. when i speak with someone at a ford dealership i continue to be told that the part is not yet available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Takata recall! brought vehicle into palm coast ford in palm coast, fl on 12/06/16 for service and was told by dealer that they would call us when a replacement airbag was available. still have not been contacted concerning a replacement airbag.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. an unknown lincoln dealer in san antonio, tx was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall airbags have not been replaced - i am afraid to drive the car and i use my vehicle to transport grandchildren! this is very frightening to me! please correct as soon as possible or give me a rental vehicle!

Tl* takata air bags. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v34000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure.

Have air bag recall still not fixed been over 1 year dealer keeps telling me they are waiting parts.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. the contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. the dealer (doral lincoln, 9000 nw 12th st, doral, fl, 33172) stated that the parts were unavailable for the repair and not for certain when parts would be made available. the manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall i have received a letter in the mail about the recall and talked to the ford dealership and lincoln and called lincoln about it and i drive literally 6 hours a day 5 days a week in my car long distance i do not feel safe driving this car at all and i talked to someone in detroit motor company and they said if its a issue i could bring it into lincoln and get a loaner until its fixed they told me it could take up to 12 months just to get the parts. i live in florida inside my car when it sits it gets up to 130 degrees in my car and i just do not feel safe driving this car at all to the point where its taking my concentration off the road from what she told me can i take my car to lincoln to get a loaner and let my car sit?

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. the dealer (mathews newark ford, 500 hebron rd, newark, oh, 43056) stated that the parts would be made available in november of 2016 however, the parts were not made available and then the dealer informed the contact that there were not sure when the recall remedy parts would be made available. the manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 01/04/17*lj updated 01/17/17.*jb

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however the parts were not available. the contact took vehicle to veterans ford dealer located in 7201 w linebaugh ave, tampa florida 33625 where the vehicle was unable to be serviced under the recall. the manufacturer was not notified of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms part not available. *tt *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealers (flammer ford of spring hill, 3335 commercial way, spring hill, fl 34606, (352) 686-8255) and veterans ford, 7201 w linebaugh ave, tampa, fl 33625, (813) 962-1100) did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall. i was notified in 2016 about the airbag recall and have not been notified to bring it to a dealer for a fix. can i require a replacement car from the dealer until the problem has been fixed by the dealer?

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called bruce walters ford lincoln kia at 606-444-2200 and was informed that parts were not available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags). the contact stated that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall i was notified of the recall in july 2016 and went to dealership to have air bag replaced but was informed they did not have the part and i must wait for notification that part is available. i received second notice in december 2017 telling me part will be available in spring of 2018 and not to allow anyone to sit in passenger seat. this is totally unacceptable. my wife cannot sit in passenger seat when we go somewhere and this has been over 19 months. i am hiring an attorney to file suit for inability to use my vehicle as purchased. i am the original owner. furthermore, y passengers have been at risk for the entire time.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact called don gasgarth's charlotte county ford (3156 tamiami trail, port charlotte, fl 33952, phone number: (888) 313-9652) and gettel lincoln (2021 tamiami trail, punta gorda, fl 33950, phone number: (941) 347-6766). the contact was informed that the part for the repair was not available. the manufacturer was not contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer (byerly ford, 4041 dixie hwy, louisville, ky 40216, (502) 448-1661) was unable to verify when the remedy and parts would be supplied from the manufacturer. the recall notice indicated that the remedy and part may become available in the spring of 2018, but with no specific date. the manufacturer was contacted. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available so the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and could not provide an estimated date for when the contacts vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. ....updated 06/23/ 17 *bf

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. the interim recall notice did not give a specific date for when the part would become available the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. the contact was not experiencing a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 05/03/17*lj *cn

Received a recall notice in july,2016. the problem has not been remedied. seven months is a long period to be driving with a safety issue. *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. the contact received the recall notification in july of 2016. the dealer (mel hambelton ford, 11771 w kellogg ave, wichita, ks 67209) stated that the parts were not available for the repair. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect. *tt *js

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall.. nhtsa recall #16v-384.. was notified by lincoln in letter dated july 2016 of passenger airbag defect yet as of 4/18/17 lincoln still has no timeline for replacement. they say nhtsa deems car is safe to drive but gives out confusing information as to whether it is safe to have a passenger in front seat. car cannot be sold for optimum resale value due to resolved recall.

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) for the passenger frontal air bag inflator; however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the local dealer (ford lincoln of ocala) was contacted at 352-732-4800 on two occasions in the fall of 2016 and spring of 2017. the dealer stated that they did not have the recall remedy parts available. the manufacturer stated that the parts for the recall remedy were not made available, and that the contact would receive another letter when they arrive. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

We received a notice of a recall in july 2016 and every tim i call al packer ford in west palm beach. its like they laugh at me they flat out say no parts available

2008 lincoln mkz. consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time completing the recall repair. *js

Takata recall: i talked to a person at ntsha today and he said i could request an on/off switch that a mechanic can install in my car to turn off the airbag, until lincoln gets the repair parts. i didn't see on safercar.gov where i could request the form for the switch. please send me the proper documents or parts so i can get this installed. thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).' *pm

Takata recall.previous report number 11048667. received more rc notices since original complaint. also received notice of part (s) availability. called dealer july 2018 for appointment and have not heard back from them since.

Takata recall i have received the recall papers like 7 months ago and i cant get any answers from anyone not even a dealership will give me answers about this and why i cant get it fixed i drive my car every day and i am in the florida heat also i don't feel safe driving the car and i have no choice but to drive a death trap. i would like answers and why its taking almost a year for a air bag to be replaced which don't make sense at all ford builds new cars everyday in a factory probably thousands a week but they cant replace a air bag on a car that they already sold someone that they are driving? don't make sense to me at all that building a car they haven't sold yet is more important than someone's life that bought there slap together china made air bags i want this forwarded to whoever is in charge because i am contacting a lawyer about this because its unsafe and very dangerous to me and other people that are on the road when my car is on the road! i want some kind of answer and if a lawyer has to be involved to get an answer then so be it! *tr

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. updated 02/15/2017*ct

Tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2008 lincoln mkz. the contact stated that the recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 16v384000 (air bags) was received in july of 2016. after contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed for the recall remedy were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be provided. the vin was invalid. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Takata recall- letter dated july 2016 from the lincoln motor company but i am still waiting for recall replacement. when i check ford service it states that remedy not yet available. i feel i have been very patient.