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2012 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (20%)

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2012 Lincoln MKZ electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (9%)

$100 - $499 (18%)

< $100 (64%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

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

87000 mi

US $1450
AC condenser developed a leak. Replaced condenser and recharged system. 
42000 mi

US $291
Freon leaking from the high pressure hose and also from the low pressure schrader valve. The high pressure hose and the low pressure hose are welded together at a common yoke, so both had to be replaced as one unit. 
40000 mi Heat/Cool, seats not working ... "connector is melted". 

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2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

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

31000 mi Fluke discharged battery, replaced under warranty. 
47900 mi Squeaky blower motor 

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2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

18000 mi light behind one of the keys the keypad on drivers side door stopped working. not a major problem but I did want to report it. 
22000 mi Replaced exterior keypad: light was out on 1 button. 
32000 mi

US $500
speaker for back up system broke. dx fee+ part+ labor $500. had part ready next day. 
36200 mi

US $100
The driver side door power lock stopped functioning properly. Repair shop ordered parts from Lincoln. There is a 3 week wait for those parts. The car will go back to the repair shop once parts are available. 
39700 mi The blower for the AC was working inconsistently. Sometimes it would blow cold air at the maximum fan speed, sometimes not. The vehicle's problem was repaired under warranty. 
1200 mi Sirius Radio malfunctioned. It had to have a few new parts as the signal was not being picked up. 

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2012 Lincoln MKZ Electrical Problems

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