2008 Lincoln MKZ Problems and Repair Histories
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2008 Lincoln MKZs for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2008 Lincoln MKZ problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2008 Lincoln MKZ problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2008 Lincoln MKZ problems and repair histories that follow it.
Lincoln MKZ Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2008 | Lincoln MKZ | 59 MKZs, 9.4 months of data per MKZ, average 55000 miles28 |
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2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Lincoln MKZ in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2009 | 3000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 30000 | 0 | Rear speaker rattled. Dealer replaced, fixed problem. |
| Mar | 2013 | 57000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2008 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2008 | 1500 | 0 | Auto in three times for failure to start. Temperatures have been over 100 degrees,if that is a cause for the "crash." Trip to dealer shows no code. Also cycled thru check brakes in the information display, while the idiot lights blinked randomly. |
| Jul | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2008 | 4000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 32000 | 149 | Trunk Lift Support, AKA, Trunk Struts failed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 46000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 40000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 44000 | 0 | CD player failing to eject CD. After numerous attempst, I was finally able to eject all but one of my CD's - the last of which "disappered" within the unit. Dealership concurred there was an issue with the unit, and replaced with new |
| Apr | 2013 | 65000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 19000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 23000 | 0 | A/C vent vane motor failed - caused cold air to enter passenger side when set on heat. |
| May | 2011 | 29000 | 0 | Transmission valve body failed resulting in hard shifting but still drivable. Valve body was replaced |
| Jul | 2011 | 30000 | 0 | Faulty dual temperature control again, sometimes blows heat even with temp at 60. Observed it in shop, but then worked fine rest of time in shop, so not fixed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 39000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in South Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 14000 | 0 | Check engine code showed problem with engine performance module. Computer was rebooted and light went out. Fifty miles later light came on again with same code P0607 and other codes dealing with cam position sensor. In garage again. |
| Oct | 2010 | 15300 | 0 | They replaced the on-board computer at a warranty cost of over $700 and the problem was fixed. In addition, they gave me a Lincoln loaner while they diagnosed and replaced the computer. |
| Sep | 2012 | 29000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2012 | 95000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 97000 | 2000 | alternator died on my way to get it fixed causing belt to break which led to belt breaking cv boot also belt tension pulley seized up |
| Apr | 2013 | 106000 | 500 | Oil leaks Ignition coils/ ecm |
| Lincoln MKZ in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 27000 | 0 | Ford technicians found a loose wire on the back of the navigation/audio module causing all sound in the car to go out intermittently. |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Lincoln MKZ in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2009 | 0 | Replaced LF HID headlight | |
| Jan | 2011 | 36000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 61380 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2011 | 72260 | 120 | Replace dead battery. |
| Dec | 2011 | 74400 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in New Jersey, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 26000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2011 | 28000 | 0 | When turned on AC. Could hear a grinding noise. The compressor had failed. Dealer installed new compressor and tested. AC works great now. |
| Jul | 2011 | 30300 | 0 | The four rims were replaced because of pitting. Also, the Drivers Side window was replaced because of scratches coming from the weatherseal. The dealer sent pictures of the rims and glass to Ford. Ford approved replacement under warranty. |
| Jan | 2012 | 40700 | 0 | Brakes felt soft. The brake pedal was traveling further than usual. |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2008 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 47000 | 0 | Chrome wheels deteriorated and began to slowly leak air. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2008 | 3100 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2008 | 6820 | 0 | Valance around headlight switch came loose when you pulled on for fog lights. |
| Jun | 2009 | 13020 | 0 | Whine developed over last few months. Dealer initially uspected axle bearing. Replaced and found not to be cause. Dealer then found TSB and replaced centre axle (AWD) and this cured it. |
| Oct | 2009 | 16120 | 0 | Blew transmission. Dealer advised it was first one in Canada. Took 1 week to diagnose - Ford authorized R&R of complete transmission. 2 weeks to ship transmission (nearest one in Memphis) and a few days to R&R. Lincoln warranty covered rental car. |
| Jul | 2010 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2009 | 13020 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2009 | 13640 | 0 | Buzz sound from under car, noticeable at low speed, rear driveshaft for AWD replaced. Plastic trim on windshield (on the drivers side)came loose during 1st carwash. Dealer reglued it down to the glass. |
| May | 2009 | 15500 | 0 | 6 CD changer would not eject a CD. Had a regular music CD in all six slots. |
| Jun | 2009 | 16740 | 0 | Dealer replaced CD changer in early June (took 2 weeks to arrive) - won't /can't give me my CDs. Sent defective unit off to special CD shop-in-the sky to do so. CDs are removed & send back to the dealer. I finally got my CDs back 3+ weeks after that. |
| Aug | 2010 | 25600 | 0 | cracked bezel covering on front passenger seat |
| Jan | 2013 | 46500 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 8000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2009 | 12000 | 0 | Vehicle wouldn't start. Car did not have to be towed, but a tow truck did have to jump start the vehicle. The jump start was enough to get me to the dealership. At that point, the computer had to be reprogrammed / reset. |
| Dec | 2009 | 12000 | 10 | Tire pressure problem. Tire pressure was low. Pressure sensor was damaged. |
| Jul | 2010 | 13000 | 0 | Check engine light |
| Lincoln MKZ in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2009 | 22000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2010 | 29000 | 0 | replaced rear axle shaft assembly |
| Mar | 2013 | 63000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in Manitoba, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 20460 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2011 | 21080 | 0 | Low growling sound, apparently was a bearing in the driveshaft, replaced under warranty. |
| Mar | 2012 | 23560 | 0 | Heated Driver's seat stop working, replaced under extended warranty |
| Mar | 2013 | 26660 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Lincoln MKZ in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 102000 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 102000 | 403 | Had a sudden problem with excessive brake pedal travel and poor braking. Master cylinder was replaced, but problem was not fixed. Have seen posts on other forum describing this problem and inability of dealers to fix |
| Jun | 2012 | 103000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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