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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Lincoln MKX
Engine not specified
100000 mi
US $3500
Transmission failed had to be replaced
75000 mi
trans slips in low gear
85000 mi
US $957
I was making a u-turn and placed the vehicle into reverse and it would not move. Placed it in drive, still would not move, tried putting it neutral to get it to roll, nothing had to flatbed it to mechanic. the replaced the TSS, OSS
Transmission rebuild. It had started revving the engine and slipping out of gear
164300 mi
C $3700
PTU leak, replaced PTU. Seized axle in the rear, repaired rear axle cover.
8133 mi
Left front axle replacement
Left sun visor replacement
winshield wipers replaced
15000 mi
Awful burning smell while driving caused by leaking right front axle seal. Technician found a grease leak in left front axle boot, had to order new axle Replaced left front axle that was ordered one week earlier
15700 mi
Replacement of PTU and inner right front axle and seal due to leak.
94300 mi
US $750
Replaced driveshaft for torn boot
59520 mi
Leaking transfer case seal. Replaced under warranty in less than 3 hours.
12000 mi
Power Take off fluid/seal leak,(PTO) which has been common on AWD vehicles. Fluid leak causes burning smell inside vehicle. Service completed within 2 hours, seems OK now.
13000 mi
It was a disconcerting problem for a car that is 11 months old. Backing out of garage the reverse conked out. Had to be towed to dealer. After some foot-dragging they finally paid for rental car. Engine runs a bit sluggish since, next appointmt: 1 month.
44000 mi
Transmission failed - would not move in Drive. Towed to dealership and had 2 internal parts replaced. Transmission failed - would not move in Drive. Towed to dealership and had 2 internal parts replaced.
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