2008 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2008

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2008 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Lincoln MKZ brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (25%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (13%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

129000 mi

US $250
Switch on the brake pedal would not allow driver to move shifter for transmission out of park selection 
76000 mi

US $721
Rear brake calipers locked on rotors 
42000 mi Had to replace abs module and pump 
155000 mi

C $1000
Brake service pads, rotors, and all 4 calipers. Rear calipers were sticking. Front calipers had worn slider pin holes and were sloppy. 
40000 mi

US $800
mushy pedal. flushing cycling the HCU valves didn't fix. nor replacing a caliper. Dealer worked with Lincoln engineers and finally determined the HCU was bad. Replaced and fixed. Lincoln and dealer furnished great customer goodwill on cost 

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2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

116000 mi

US $475
Car took longer to stop. Could push brake pedal further to floor. Mechanic found rear brake pads completely gone and were cutting into the rotors. Never heard any grinding or sounds when braking. Mechanic replaced brake pads, rotors, and brake brake fluid. Also oil change and wiper blades replaced. 
119000 mi

US $270
Heard scraping sounds coming from brand new brakes. It was found that the rear passenger side brake caliper locked in closed position.the caliper and rotor needed to be replaced. 

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2008 Lincoln MKZ 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

102000 mi

US $403
Had a sudden problem with excessive brake pedal travel and poor braking. Master cylinder was replaced, but problem was not fixed. Have seen posts on other forum describing this problem and inability of dealers to fix 

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2008 Lincoln MKZ Brake Problems

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