TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED NOTICE FROM FORD RECENTLY INFORMING ME THAT, ONCE AGAIN, FORD HAS MISSED A DEADLINE AND CANNOT PROJECT A COMPLETION DATE. ACCORDING TO THEIR NOVEMBER 30, 2017 LETTER TO YOUR OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL, FORD HAS FAILED TO MEET THEIR PRIOR COMMITMENTS TO NHTSA AND, MORE IMPORTANTLY, THEIR VEHICLE OWNERS WHO ARE LEFT WITH UNSAFE VEHICLES WITH NO ASSURANCE OF A TIMELY REMEDY.…
2007 Lincoln MKX airbags problems
severe 151 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,100
Complaints
151
Recalls
0
Crashes
5
Avg fix
$1,100
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
ODI #11163521 HAS BEEN REPAIRED. I NO LONGER HAVE A COMPLAINT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LINCOLN MKX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V384000 (AIR BAGS). THE DEALER (VELDE FORD, 488 US-1, VERO BEACH, FL 32962, 772-569-3400) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *TT C…
TAKATA RECALL: THIS RECALL DATE IS NOTICE HAS A DATE OF 06/01/2016. TODAY IS 12/26/2017. NO ANSWER TO THIS RECALL IN OVER 18 MONTHS. IT IS CLEAR THAT FORD/LINCOLN DOES NOT INTEND TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION WHICH IS WRONG! SO, I AM FILING A COMPLAINT TO FORCE LINCOLN TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BEFORE ME OR MY WIFE ARE INJURED IN THIS CAR DUE TO AN ACCIDENT. THIS CAR IS OUR PRIMARY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION AN…
CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TAKATA AIRBAG SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE RECALL REPAIR. UPDATED 12/08/2017*JS THE CONSUMER STATED A NOTICE WAS SENT ADVISING THE CONSUMER TO CONTACT AN ATTORNEY OR RISK LOSING RIGHTS TO RECEIVE THE REPLACEMENT AIRBAG. *JS
TAKATA RECALL - DEALERS STATE THERE ARE NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO MAKE THE REPAIR
Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
It's a meaningful issue. 151 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
No active recalls currently cover airbags issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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