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2011 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (10%)

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2011 Lincoln MKZ electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (54%)

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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.

2011 Lincoln MKZ

Engine not specified

45000 mi Replaced weak battery. Covered by warranty. 
120343 mi

US $138
SRS LAMP FAULT CORRECTED. REPLACED SAFETY RESTRAINT WIRING HARNESS AS LIGHT WAS ON FLASHING. 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

55000 mi

US $228
car would not start, battery failed load test-was original Motorcraft battery. Replaced with Interstate battery. 
28000 mi

US $430
Tail light issue. BUT MAKE SURE to Reference TSB No. 14M03. Ford extended warranty on tail light failure for 10 years or 150k miles. So no cost, this is my second trip (one for each side). 
18000 mi left rear stop light on continuously, right rear lamp blinking. submitted photos to Lincoln of problem for warranty approval. solution required replacement of both rear light assemblies. A common problem with 2010-11-12 MKZ 
39200 mi I received letter re brake lights. Left rear was only lit on one line. 
18700 mi Sync system needed a master reboot. 
10000 mi Left LED taillight board burned out. Right LED taillight had incorrect LED pattern. Both light assemblies replaced under warranty. 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

98000 mi

US $1300
Replace compressor/recharge 
94000 mi

US $1500
A/C compressor was noisy and needed replacement 
22000 mi Dome lights stopped working. 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

76880 mi Bottom of the door jamb lighted "Lincoln" logo on the passenger side never worked since I acquired my vehicle (used). Upon start up of the vehicle I've heard a noise and a few seconds later smoke started filling the car. I immediately shut off the car. After the visual inspection I've noticed that "LINCOLN" logo has a burn damage. Restarted a car, no further issues. Since car is out of warranty, decided not to repair. 
89900 mi

C $421
A/C system didn't work. Dealer said it was a minor leak, but couldn't find it. Recharged system and added dye. A/C worked as supposed. Due to cooler weather I didn't use A/C enough to go back for a verdict on where leak was from. 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Electrical Problems

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