Safety

Four-wheel-disc antilock brakes, traction control and an electronic stability system are standard. The MKZ's six standard airbags include side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for both rows. Other safety features include:
SOS Post-Crash Alert flashes lights and sounds horn
Optional blind spot warning system
Optional backup camera
See also:
Brakes
Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding
or continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-out
and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. ...
Special operating conditions
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following
conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionally operate your vehicle under any of these con ...
All-wheen drive
All-wheel drive is standard with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 and optional on
the 3.7-liter V6. In good weather, over smooth roads at modest speeds and when
AWD is not needed, the system intelligentl ...
