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2009 Lincoln MKS repairs by problem area
Engine (9%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (9%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)
Other (8%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 152 repairs.
2009 Lincoln MKS transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (85%)
Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 7600 mi | Transmission line needs to be replaced. Tranmission whines between 4th and 5th, and 5th and 6th gears. Parts on order. Sun roof shade needs to be replaced because of rattling. Part on order. Subwoofer reinstalled because of rattling. Repaired. |
| 12000 mi | Transmission whined while shifting from 4-6 gears. |
| 5000 mi US $39 |
Transmission noise around 35 mph. They replaced a transmission cooling line but this didn’t fix the problem. I am waiting to hear from other people on the MKS Forum. People have the same problem and have not got a fix yet. |
| 1000 mi | Shifter seems sticky, but only in manual mode. Will see if it gets worse before dealer replaces shifter (check again at service intervals). |
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 82700 mi US $700 |
Transmission fluid cooler had a leak |
| 131000 mi US $3161 |
Experiencing torque converter shudder. Replaced entire transmission. |
| 88000 mi | Transfer case |
| 92000 mi | Reprogrammed transmission--replaced trans diverter |
| 113000 mi US $10 |
Needed over a quart of transmission fluid. I know fluids shouldn't be reported, but transmissions should never get low on fluid unless there's a leak or something. Problem is currently undiagnosed. |
| 110000 mi | Power Transfer Unit leaks on occasion |
| 35000 mi | Fluid leak from trans area. Replaced PTU intermediate shaft seal. |
| 1000 mi | PTO unit came with cross threaded plug hole so plug could only go in 1/4 turn. Leaked oil out onto exhaust pipe. |
| 42000 mi | seal on PTO unit leaked all fluid |
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