2008 Lincoln MKX Airbag Problems

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  00%
• 25k–50k
  211%
• 50k–75k
  842%
• 75k–100k
  316%
• 100k–150k
  316%
• 150k+
  316%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2008 Lincoln MKX owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owned a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V001000 (Air Bags) and later Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact had made several attempts to set up recall appointments, however, the dealer kept advising her that the parts were not available. The contact stated that while driving approximately 20 MPH and following a right bend on the road she crashed into a parked vehicle. The contact stated that it was raining and the road surface was wet. The contact's vehicle crashed into the driver's side of the parked car, damaging the rear quarter panel and both doors. The contact's vehicle had damage to the front driver-side bumper and headlight, and the passenger door which was crushed by the impact. …

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while his son was pulling up to a stop sign prior to pulling into oncoming traffic and noticed a dump truck speeding that lost control and eventually crashed into the passenger side door. No air bags deployed. The driver had received injuries to their shoulder, arm, and minor whiplash. No medical attention was needed. The driver of the truck had not received any injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle had been towed to a body shop. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle the ABS, air bag, and check engine warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the ABS sensor; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln MKX. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) and contacted the manufacturer for assistance with locating a dealer who had the parts for the recall repair; however, the manufacturer informed her that the local dealers did not yet have parts for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

I also like so many others received the 'Takata recall' and contacted my local Ford dealership who acted as if I was some confused or delusional person, and informed me they had never heard of any such recall!! So I called the only other Ford dealership I knew and they explained 'oh yeah, we have heard of it, but we have no parts or authorization numbers to fix it with yet' well my husband has to sit in that passenger's seat as I drive him to the hospital ; for cancer surgery at the end of this month! So could you please tell me when the NHTSA is going to make Ford motor corporation do what is right? Please.??? No more granted secretly mailings for Ford or Takata. Please help us!! I mean no disrespect whatsoever to anyone but please don't let any of them keep ignoring us. Please I don't want my husband to fight cancer only to lose his life to a faulty air-bag that was in my car!!!! …

Takata recall. They continue to say parts are not available and now tk holdings inc and certain of it's affiliates have filed chapter 11 bankruptcy. I just want my car fixed that's it, nothing else. This has been an ongoing issue but we just received the bankruptcy notice on the 26th on October 2017.

Twice this auto was taken to granite Ford, rochester, nh. I was told they have not received the "parts" yet and that Ford motor corp. Has not even received this replacement.-most recent 11/28/2017. This is where I purchased the car-I am 82 years old and cannot drive to a dealer in manchester etc.

I have been experiencing braking issues. I have brought my MKX to a dealer and was informed that I need a new brake booster. They have informed me that Ford is aware of this design issue. Is this covered under any type of recall since they are aware of the issue?

Received safety recall notice. Tried to get appointments with east carolina auto and truck center, greenville, nc, for the past year or so. Have tried to get it fixed numerous times, but received the same response, "they don't have the parts yet."

Takata recall. I received a recall notice in March 2017. Called the dealer who advised no parts were available. I followed up again in October of 2017 and was told no parts available. When can I expect to have this safety issue remedied?

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