2012 Lincoln MKZ Exterior lighting Problems

“Drivers side rear brake light malfunction. Lights are LED construction containing 3 elements. 2 elements have failed. This repair costs$400.00 because the LED's cannot be repaired. Lincoln has extended coverage on 2010 and 2011 mercury milan and Lincoln MKZ models . This is called 14m03 tail lamp assembly extended coverage. They have extended coverage on these models to 10 years or 150,000 miles. I believe the 2012 models such as my current car should also have been covered because the 2011 and 2012 MKZ is so similar. …”

“The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the rear driver's side brake light failed to operate correctly while the brake pedal was depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000. The consumer referenced recall 14m03.”

“Toned for a reported car fire, in the parking lot of shaw's supermarket, 625 meadow st.. E-6 responded with lights and siren to the scene. Upon arrival lpd capt. Tyler was on-scene directing fire to the effected vehicle. The driver was standing outside the vehicle, no smoke was showing. There appeared to be a burned area on the left side door rocker panel, front tip of the Lincoln illuminated rocker panel. The vehicle was parked at the time of the incident and the driver had just returned to the vehicle from shopping, when she opened the driver's side door and the compartment had smoke in it. …”