2013 Lincoln MKZ Latches, locks and linkages Problems

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the front passenger side door opened without warning. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the door would not stay closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch was faulty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000.”

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V331000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that when he attempted to close the front driver’s side door, the door latch would not secure the lock. The contact used a dog leash to secure the door to the door frame to prevent the door from opening while driving. The dealer and 3 other unknown dealers were made aware of the failure however, the contact was informed that repair parts were not readily available and had to be ordered from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.”

“The contact owns a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v246000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Update 01/15/16 ma the safety recall was completed on october 27, 2015. Updated 01/27/16.”