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2008 Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (26%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (3%)

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2008 Lincoln MKX electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (67%)

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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.

2008 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

97000 mi

US $599
Very quickly after I got done repairing the burnt coil problem, I had to replace alternator and shorty after that I hit something on the highway with my right front about where the LF side marker light is. It caused $5100 damage. Needs headlight, LF fender, LF door, etc. Shortly after that the battery light started intermittently coming on. Sometimes it would go out if you shut car off, and upon restart it would go out, but sometimes it would run down the battery. Just the other day when the battery went down the positive cable where the terminal end is was so hot it burnt my finger! After it was towed home, I started it and ran it for a hour fine. I believe it has an intermittent short somewhere. I sure wish someone has an idea where the short is?? 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

38000 mi

US $18
Excessive downshift when using cruise control going up hills. RPM's increase by 2500 then drops back down. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

108000 mi The driver's side seat warmer is broken. I did NOT get it fixed due to cost. The passenger seat is fine. 
44640 mi Replaced heater fan motor 
59500 mi Memory seat function (from either key fob or buttons on drivers door) do not adjust the seat to the correct position. The back angle adjusts correctly, but the seat pan does not move to the correct memory location. 
63440 mi Satellite radio not working. Dealer ordered satellite receiver cable. 
67880 mi

C $85
Stereo USB port failed -would not charge iPod, could not be accessed by SYNCH system for music. 
63720 mi Rear driver side power lock not working; will not unlock door if temperature below -20° C. 
77080 mi

C $265
headlight socket electrical short caused bulb socket to melt. had to replace wiring harness in headlamp assembly. 
80600 mi

C $175
Battery cables were corroded and falling apart, had to be replaced. 
100940 mi

C $155
Passenger side headlamp bulb holder melted off the cable. 
36000 mi Instrument cluster had to be replaced. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX Electrical Problems

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