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Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)

Other (10%)

Chart based on 367 repairs.
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Lincoln MKZ other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (50%)

< $100 (42%)

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Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2014 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

36000 mi Windshield delaminated and cracked. Windshield was replaced. 

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2013 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

78000 mi sensor fell off of plastic bumber 

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2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

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

30000 mi The undercarriage splash shield had heat resistant felt tearing off. Replaced the UCSS. (V6 MKZ). 
31000 mi Rear view mirror fell off and was replaced with new 
73000 mi Trunk struts were replaced (under extended warranty) as couldn't hold up the trunk lid. They had been replaced before (under extended warranty). Few days after replaced one failed completely causing the trunk lid to fall violently. The strut ended up caught between the frame and rear window, shattering the rear window. All replaced by Dealer at no charge. Wife hit in head by falling trunk lid. Fortunately just an egg on her head. 
88000 mi

US $215
Replaced the drivers door handle interior - broken mechanism 

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2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

79000 mi

US $100
fuel door passenger seat rail 
56000 mi

US $140
Inside door handle broke 
101000 mi

US $150
Driver side door handle - would not open from inside. Had to replace internal door handle. $57 for part, $80 to fix 
38000 mi

US $120
Driver side lock handle broke in such a way that power lock would not function. The door had to be manually locked. Part arrived 3 weeks after order was placed. CARMAX insurance did not cover the repair as it was under the deductible limit. 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

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

19300 mi fuel access door 
84000 mi

US $69
Had my tires remounted - they kept loosing air. Also had an alignment. 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

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

94000 mi

US $1500
trunk gas struts were weak and were replaced 
68000 mi

US $250
Interior door handle was fixed. 

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2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

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

33480 mi Outside door handles would not close completely on the driver side. replaced mechanism on both handles. 
5580 mi Oil and dirt on the steering wheel & driver door trimming done by the mechanic doing the maintenance at the dealership. Spent ½ h cleaning steering wheel & door trimming,cleaned myself.No apology Work performed by FordLincoln440 inLaval  

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2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

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

50000 mi

US $150
Inside door handle would not work. Had to roll down the window and open from outside. 

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2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

39500 mi Driver's side interior door handle was damaged and preventing the car from automatically locking and had to be done manually. Replacement of the handle was covered under warranty. 

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2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

148180 mi

C $100
Front Headlight assembly started leaking water into the sealed unit causing light bulbs to freeze and break. Unit is now cloudy inside due to condensation. 
126000 mi

US $450
drivers side Door handle not working 
1000 mi Vehicle would not start. vehicle refusedto start. Dealer could not replicate. 
32000 mi

US $149
Trunk Lift Support, AKA, Trunk Struts failed. 

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2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $50
The trunk lift supports failed causing the trunk lid to close hard. IT would not stay open on its own. Local repair shop repaired using Ford parts. 
114000 mi

US $217
When pulling on the front driver side interior door handle, I heard a clunking sound and the door would not open. Drove to my local mechanic. The door handle mechanism broke and needed to be replaced. These parts are plastic and broke. 
41193 mi

US $100
Replaced latch assembly. 

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2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

68300 mi

US $109
Cable inside door snapped, could not open driver door from the inside. 
86000 mi

US $200
Rear passenger door lock mechanism needed to be replaced. Door could not be locked/unlocked or opened. 
52000 mi

US $200
aluminum wheels with chrome plating peeling on inside of wheel causing tires to leak at the bead seal. 
55000 mi

US $855
Had to replace wheels at my cost!!!!!!!!!!! very poor warranty service from Lincoln !!!!!! 
45000 mi

US $125
New Battery 

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2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

121400 mi

US $555
Rims had leaks in them replaced all four of them. 
50283 mi

US $22
Flat tire due to corroded bead surface of rim, replaced tire and sanded down bead on rim to achieve seal. changed oil and filter Second tire flat due to coroded rim, repaired rime bead surface.  
50950 mi returned vehicle to carmax due to third tire loosing air, carmax fixed remaining rims that where corroded 
95000 mi

US $154
Replaced a rim in that corrosion had formed around the rim at the bead area of rim and would not hold air. A used rim was purchased from auto recycler after a repair by using sealant was not successful. 

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