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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 3LN6L2J9XDR803068 · Checked Nov 8, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 3

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3LN6L2J9XDR•••••• 2013 Lincoln MKZ

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45builds in total
Most reported Power Train 1 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 1 Fuel/propulsion System 1 Latches/locks/linkages 1

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Service Brakes Jan 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to slow the vehicle however, the brake pedal went to the floorboard and the vehicle failed to stop within a reasonable distance. The contact allowed the vehicle to…
Latches/locks/linkages Jun 2020
The contact owns a 2013 lincoln mkz. The contact stated that the driver's side front door latch failed to securely close. The contact used a bungee cord to secure the door. The vehicle was taken to willis ford (15 n. Dupont blvd, smyrna, de 19977), and was diagnosed that the…
Power Train Feb 2020
While stationary after turning on the vehicle there is a hard shift in gears from park to drive. While vehicle is in motion on the city street there is a hard shift around 35 mph to 55 mph. While driving on the city street after 5 miles the vehicle start sputtering and not…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 3LN6L2J9XDR803068 · decoded Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.