2007 Lincoln MKZ air bags problems
184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2007 Lincoln MKZ — 71% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Varsity Ford Lincoln is refusing to fix open recalls. My vehicle has been sitting with them for 90 days. Lincoln is refusing to help. Now the dealership in a letter is stating they are not going to fix the open recalls because I have to pay them money to fix my brakes before they'll do that in a…”
filed Mar 6, 2025
“Car is inoperable due to the brake issue and airbag issue. Lincoln refuses to assist with getting it towed or working with the dealership. They will say that they do these things or are trying to help but they do not. This has been going on for 5 years. Dealerships will not fix the vehicle because…”
filed Dec 16, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…Campaign 21V158000 · Mar 10, 2021
- Air BagsCampaign 17V024000 · Jan 10, 2017
- Air BagsCampaign 16V384000 · May 31, 2016
Related service bulletins
Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion and MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection REASON FOR THIS…
22B05 S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 27, 2023Certain 2005-2014 Mustang, 2005-2006 GT, 2004-2011 Ranger, 2006-2012 Fusion & MKZ/Zephyr, 2006-2011 Milan, and 2007-2010 Edge & MKX Vehicles Driver & Passenger Airbag Module Quality Control Inspection: Ford Motor…
22B05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 28, 2022Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
17B23-S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2018Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
17B23-S1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2018Certain 2006-2008 Model Year Fusion and Milan, 2006 Zephyr, 2007-2008 MKZ and 2007-2008 Edge, MKX and Ranger Vehicles - Driver Airbag Inflator Replacement
17B23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 11, 2017
Air Bags problems in other MKZ years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 MKZ | 1 | 3% |
| 2017 MKZ | 4 | 3% |
| 2016 MKZ | 9 | 14% |
| 2015 MKZ | 7 | 9% |
| 2014 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2013 MKZ | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 MKZ | 68 | 47% |
| 2011 MKZ | 66 | 46% |
| 2010 MKZ | 96 | 57% |
| 2009 MKZ | 66 | 58% |
| 2008 MKZ | 166 | 59% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 Lincoln MKZ
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.