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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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2009 Lincoln MKS brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (8%)

< $100 (75%)

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Chart based on 12 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

25000 mi Had front brake rotors and pads replaced per a technical service bulletin acknowledged problem--grinding noise. Service was performed under warranty. 
109000 mi

US $150
New brake pads and rotors in rear as well as one new caliper on left rear 
45000 mi Experienced a grumble type of sound upon braking. Dealer replaced front & rear calipers and pads. Also new rotors in front, cut rear rotors, now all is fine. All this done under 2 TSB's, NO COST to me ! 
35000 mi the front brakes made a grinding noise - apparently a known problem. They attached brackets around calipers. 
5000 mi

US $39
Brake grinding. Brakes required some extra bolts on the calipers and some upgraded brake pads.  
35000 mi replaced rear calipers due to problem with pin alignment 

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2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan

273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

18600 mi Front brakes grab and make grinding noise when braking. dealer located tsb and followed instuctions. machined rotors, replaced caliper bolts and brake pads. brakes grabbing at 12-15mph and making grinding noise. Followed TSB instructions: machined rotors using procut, replaced caliper bolts, and brake pads. 
35000 mi Front brakes grab and growl. Performed TSB 10-17-3. Replaced front brake rotors, pads, and caliper brackets; installed springs. 
98300 mi sticky caliper 
120000 mi

US $640
Break pads rotors and calipers 
101700 mi

US $1044
Rear brake pads, rotors, and calipers plus emergency brake lever and housing. 
101000 mi I heard a grinding noise on the right side, mainly at low speeds. Technician found right rear brake pad into rotor. They replaced rear brake pads, rotors, and both rear caliper brackets. 

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2009 Lincoln MKS Brake Problems

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