After repairing brakes at my cost many times now they are recalled. I had to replace the Lincoln wheels at my cost after researching that many problems were reported. Also with only 65,000 miles on my car my transmission is out. I have had many electrical issues. It is clear that major issues is on the this model year. While driving my transmission failed. I towed the car to dealership and they want to now charge $4400 for the transmission. I am out of money with this vehicle and it was clearly poorly manufactured.

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

Tires constantly going flat because of rim.I would never purchase another Lincoln ever

- Portsmouth, OH, USA

Retired us army veteran, ,,,bought car used in 2010 with approx. 25,0000 miles from a dealer. It has chrome wheels. At approx 50,000 miles & 2015, the chrome on the wheels started peeling and I started getting low tire pressure warnings from slow leaking. Took it to the dealer< ( always dealer serviced) they said the rim is corroding and they have to remove the wheel and tire, break down the tire off the rim, grind the carrotion off the rim, put sealer on it and reinstall and rebalance the tire. Its not warranteed, so cost me $35 and took 1/2 hr. Since then I have had the other 3 wheels do the same. I was quoted $845 to replace all 4 chrome wheels with alumminium wheels and best to do that when need new tires. I am looking for a set of used alumminum wheels for it instead. Or get $1,000 less on a trade in for another 2 yr old used Lincoln Mkz. I have opted to trade it in and get a 2016' Mkz. But with alum. Wheels.

- Lake Geneva, WI, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. While driving unknown speeds, the rims shook. The contact called summerville Ford (9700 dorchester rd, summerville, SC 29485). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (palmetto Ford, 1625 savannah hwy, charleston, SC) where it was determined that the tires needed to be filled with nitrogen. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 24,000.

- Hannahan, SC, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the oem rims prematurely caused the air to leave the tires. The contact had to constantly add air to the tires. The vehicle was taken to two dealers (summerville Ford, 9700 dorchester rd, summerville, SC 29485, (877) 477-1434) and (palmetto Ford, 1625 savannah hwy, charleston, SC 29407, (843) 571-3673). The dealers indicated that the oem rims needed to be replaced. In addition, the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) and was unable to determine when the remedy and parts would be supplied to the dealer. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hanahan, SC, USA

The tires won't hold a seal and have continually small air leaks. I have to keep filling my tires with air every week or so. I have taken it to 3 different tire places and all say the same thing thing, the tires are good, wheels are not bent, and that it is a known issue with my car that the chrome erodes off and it will not hold a seal. Every single place has said the same thing and I continue to have the same experience. They will clean off the rim and reseal it and say as long as the chrome wheels keep eroding it will continue and it is so true!

- Andersonville, TN, USA

Tire pressure goes down quickly. I set tire pressure and within 2 days the tire pressure warning light comes on. Vehicle becomes un stable at speed and is difficult to control. I was driving and it was difficult to control the direction of the vehicle all of a sudden. My mechanic says the chrome finish on the wheels has corroded at the bead areas where the tire mounts and causes fast tire pressure loss. These are factory wheels.

- Sugar Hill, GA, USA

I have owned my Lincoln Mkz for 3 years. Almost immediately after I purchased the car the chrome on the wheels began to peel. Shortly after the pealing began the rims developed a small loss of air due to the corroding wheels requiring me to check the tire pressure at least once a week and fill at least two tires with air every week to achieve a safe level of operation. The dealer will do nothing to help resolve this problem other than to sell me very expensive replacement wheels. After three years the problem has become significantly worse causing me to fill my tires with air every time I drive it. The chrome on the wheels look awful with the peeling and sharp edges caused by the peeling chrome. Even the dealer is shocked Ford has not issued a recall or addressed this. This is a well know safety issue which Ford has refused to recognize. I have received a response for Ford (see attached) indicating they would not assist me with the repair. My concern is safety. This is a safety issue not only for me but for the general driving public. I hope you will address this issue with Ford before something significant happens and someone is seriously hurt.

- Wayland, NY, USA

Left rear wheel had chrome flake off at the point of attachment to the tire causing air leak in Oct 2015. Wheel was replaced. Right front wheel had chrome flake at the tire seal causing tire low pressure. Dealer recommends replacing wheel. Car has approx. 54000 miles. The loss of air in the tires is sensed by the tire pressure indicator. If tires are inflated it takes about three days until the sensor light comes back on.

- Napa, CA, USA

Chrome wheels did not use nickel undercoat and chrome peeled off causing air leaks and differential would moan from uneven tire pressure; bought 4 new after market wheels for $775 and solved problem. Front driving lights allowed water to penetrate from vent in wheel well causing to fill up with water and shorted out connectors. Covered vent holes. Rewired connector and water proofed the lighting assemblies but they are still very hazy from water damage. Dealer wanted $1,200 to replace them and said it is common. After market replacements cost $350 to $500 each; problem still not resolved and make an otherwise very pretty car look like cheep crap. Very nice car; stupid Ford problems.

- Westfiled, MA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that air was continuously leaking from all four tires causing the tire pressure monitoring system to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the inner edge of the chrome wheels began to detiorate and pieces of chrome chipped off causing air to leak from the tires. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 26,000.

- Fairborn, OH, USA

The wheels on my 2008 Lincoln Mkz are corroding to the point that the tires are loosing air. I have had to have the tires taken off the wheels several times and cleaned the rim only to have it continue to corrode and leak air again. It is ruining my tires and it is a safety hazard not knowing how quickly the tires will go flat. My Mkz has only 48,000 miles and has been properly maintained. I have tried to deal with Lincoln, but they are no help. I love my Mkz but am very disappointed with Lincoln.

- Blue Ridge Summit, PA, USA

When I purchased my 2008 Lincoln AWD Mkz, new tires were part of the "deal". from the very beginning one tire (drivers side rear) was losing air. I went back to the dealer and they couldn't determine the problem. I have been back and forth to the dealer constantly ever since the purchase of my Mkz. At one point the dealer sent me to an independent tire company. They looked at the tire in question and I was told that the tire will not "bead" to the rim because of the flaking of the chrome on the rim. They did put a sealant on the areas but it was a temporary fix. Now I'm having a problem with the drivers side front wheel losing air. When the weather is cooler, the air leak is slower, during warm weather, the loss is faster. In the past two weeks I have had air added to the tires at least once each week. With all the complaints about the wheels/rims that are posted, what, if anything, will Ford/Lincoln do about the problem" I'm proud of my Lincoln and with all the commercials about Ford standing behind their vehicles why are we still having a problem"

- Mt. Sterling, KY, USA

The chrome rims on our 2008 Lincoln Mkz began flaking and corroding. This problem did not begin until after the original tires were replaced in 2013. Originally the problem occurred in the colder months, requiring refills every 4 weeks. Now the problem is occurring in the warmer months and more frequently. Rapid deflations have left a tire completely flat on several occasions. The issue is known as this database shows. Ford refuses to acknowledge and address.

- Golden Valley, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the rear drivers side rim was rusted to the point of corrosion causing damage to the rear drivers side tire. The contact mentioned that the tire constantly had to be inflated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the rim and the tire needed to be replaced. The tire and rim were replaced but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the other three rims had rust and corrosion. The contact stated that all four tires were replaced and that the three rims may also deteriorate. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

- South Hill, VA, USA

Air pressure issues on 3 of my tires. The rim?S chrome plating is flaking off, and tires consistently lose air pressure. I contacted my dealer, but not a warranty issue. I purchased this auto new and it has always has been garaged. I do live in the boston area so do have extreme weather. This is a quality issue and a driving hazard. A recall should be issued to remedy this situation.

- Littleton, MA, USA

Safety hazard-chrome wheels corroding and flaking. Frequent loss of air pressure pre-mature wear of tires.

- Easthampton, MA, USA

Chrome plating is flaking off, and tires consistently lose air pressure. I contacted ray price Ford in stroudsburg, pa and they said this sometimes happens, but not a warranty issue. I contacted my tire person and he tried to brush off the excess chrome around seal to get a bead, but no luck. A new wheel is around $400, so I got a used one. Similar issues, but not as frequent. However, other wheels are beginning to have the same issue (losing air pressure). A set of new wheels would be over $1500, which is not a viable option. Very disappointed with a 'high quality' manufacturer (Lincoln).

- Bartonsville, PA, USA

Car was bought new in 2008 from local Ford/Lincoln dealer, dempewolf Ford, henderson, ky, and always garage kept and dealer serviced. Tires begain to loose air pressure several months ago. When examined by purcell tire, henderson, ky, they said that chrome was flaking off leaving a pitted surface and that bead would not seal against pitted surface. Car is equipt with optional chrome plated 17" wheels. Tires become seriously underinflated weekly. I have just had purcell apply bead sealer but they say it is probably not a long term fix. They say that only solution is new wheels.

- Henderson, KY, USA

The chrome coating on the wheels is defective and flakes off. This does not allow the tires to seat properly with the wheels, causing them to lose pressure. Eventually this can damage the tires by having them repeatedly driven under the recommended pressures. Numerous attempts by my tire dealer to remedy the situation, under their warranty, have been frustrating as the issue is not of their making. I have researched this issue on a number of Lincoln Mkz forums and this is a common complaint among owners.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA