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Vehicle history — accidents, title & owners
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3LN6L2JK5FR••••••2015 Lincoln MKZ
This build draws 2.3× more complaints than the average 2015 Lincoln MKZ build (4 vs 2).
4on this build
81on the model
46builds in total
Most reportedVisibility 1Structure 1Engine 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Service BrakesSep 2025
The electronic parking brake engages on its own and locks causing the rear tire to lock while driving which then causes friction and the tire to smoke heavily which could cause fire or bad accident. I have replaced caliper, caliper actuator, rotor, brake pad, wheel speed sensor,…
EngineDec 2023
The catalytic converters(2) failed and need replacement. My mechanic diagnosed the problem and agrees with the scan code that was reported, a P0430. The check engine light is constantly lit and cannot be turned off with this fault code, according to my mechanic erasing the code…
StructureApr 2019
Our vehicle is less than year old and have rust completely around edge of hood. Our warranty for corrosion ends in nov 2019.....but lincoln/ford has denied our claim due to no 'perforations' occurring --yet.. Since lincoln/ford used incompatable metals on the rim of their…
VisibilityDec 2017
The contact owns a 2015 lincoln mkz. While driving at an unknown speed, the panoramic moon roof shattered with a loud noise. The contact stated that several pieces flew off the vehicle, but caused no injuries. The vehicle was taken to lincoln of troy (1950 w maple rd, troy, mi…
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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 3LN6L2JK5FR618447 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.