The 2007 Lincoln MKZ has 4 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag defect affecting both the driver and passenger frontal inflators, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both the driver-side and passenger-side airbag inflators are subject to this defect. The driver-side inflator can fail on any affected vehicle, while the passenger-side inflator concern is specifically tied to vehicles that were sold or registered in high-humidity regions such as Florida, Texas, Hawaii, and several other warm coastal states and territories. In both cases, the inflator can rupture rather than deploy cleanly, throwing sharp metal pieces toward the driver and front passenger. These are among the most serious defects seen in recalls across many makes and models.
On the brake side, the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic control unit contains valves that can react poorly with certain brake fluid formulations and fail to close fully. When that happens, the brake pedal travels further than normal before the brakes engage, meaning the car takes longer to stop than the driver expects, raising the risk of a collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode. This can happen when the propellant degrades after prolonged exposure to high heat, humidity, and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the driver-side airbag inflator or module with a new one at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Brake fluid additives can react with valves in the ABS hydraulic control unit, preventing them from closing properly and affecting braking performance.
What the fix does
Dealer will flush brake system with DOT 4 fluid, install new reservoir cap, test the control unit, and replace it if a stuck valve is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost. Ford will mail recall notices and notify owners when parts are available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may rupture during a crash due to propellant breakdown from long-term exposure to humidity and temperature changes.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator at no cost once parts become available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
