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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%)
Chart based on 44 repairs.
2012 Lincoln MKZ repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (29%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 38 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
| Lincoln MKZ in Florida, United States Oct 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jan 201770000 miUS $785 | An O2 sensor was out. The root cause was a power steering leak in the high pressure PS hose. PS hose and sensor had to be replaced | ||
| Jul 201787000 miUS $1450 | AC condenser developed a leak. Replaced condenser and recharged system. | ||
| Aug 201788000 miUS $215 | Replaced the drivers door handle interior - broken mechanism | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Ohio, United States Jul 2015 - Nov 2018 | |||
| Jul 201636000 mi | Oil leak front cover. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Rhode Island, United States Oct 2012 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Apr 201331000 mi | Rear view mirror fell off and was replaced with new | ||
| Jan 2015 | Heat/Cool, seats not working ... "connector is melted". | ||
| Feb 201873000 mi | Replaced cracked front springs and mounts | ||
| Mar 201873000 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. | ||
| Jun 201875000 mi | Replaced Driver's Front Lower Control Arms, Forward and Rearward Replaced Rear Main Seal (Leaking) | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Kentucky, United States Jan 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 201530000 mi | The undercarriage splash shield had heat resistant felt tearing off. Replaced the UCSS. (V6 MKZ). | ||
| Oct 201532500 miUS $100 | From a standstill 1st gear slipping. Performed ATF flush with 12 quarts Toyota T-IV ATF from CarQuest @$5.40/qt. Since car was doing same at 25k miles, FoMoCo factory ATF is a no-no. Now tranny is a very smo-o-o-oth opera-a-a-t-o-o-or :-) | ||
| Sep 201642000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201862000 miUS $200 | This vehicle left the Ford Mexican factory missing some of the brake hardware located at the driver front. Hardware designed to spread the two brake disc pads apart was missing. As a result, one of the four front brake pads had excessive wear to the point that it had to be replaced. Since only all four brake pads can be replaced at once, this job turned into a pre-mature front brake job, including new rotors in the front. (Missed out on maybe another 25,000 miles of brakes on the front.) | ||
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States Jun 2012 - Aug 2014 | |||
| Jun 201311000 mi | Fluid leak | ||
| Dec 201315000 mi | Rough Shifting. Updated software and replaced a seal. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Connecticut, United States Feb 2012 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Sep 201431000 mi | Fluke discharged battery, replaced under warranty. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201437200 mi | Sagging headliner, repaired several clips and fasteners | ||
| Feb 201547900 mi | Broken storage compartment latch Squeaky blower motor | ||
| Mar 201550000 mi | Leaking rear differential vent | ||
| Jan 201753000 miUS $57 | Air leak in intake, repaired/reattached connecting tube. | ||
| Sep 2017103000 miUS $800 | PTU output shaft seal leaking, replaced U joints failed in driveshaft, driveshaft replaced | ||
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Lincoln MKZ in Georgia, United States Feb 2015 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Nov 201636200 miUS $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. | ||
| Dec 201638000 miUS $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. | ||
| May 202275000 mi | Power steering was repaired under CarMax warranty. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Arizona, United States Sep 2011 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Oct 201735000 miUS $50 | Left Door Handle Gear broke | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Florida, United States Sep 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 2022159000 miUS $50 | The computer advances the hybrid battery age automatically. When it reaches 9 years, the car is programmed to no longer operate as a hybrid. Drivability and fuel mileage suffered greatly as a result. I loaded Forscan software on my laptop and bought a USB to OBD2 plug and used it to tell the car that the hybrid battery was 1 year old rather than 9. Restored the hybrid operation. There is a TSB on this issue and plenty of articles and videos online. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States Sep 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Dec 201679000 miUS $100 | fuel door passenger seat rail | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Minnesota, United States Aug 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Oct 20121200 mi | Sirius Radio malfunctioned. It had to have a few new parts as the signal was not being picked up. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in North Carolina, United States Apr 2012 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Jul 201539700 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. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Virginia, United States Apr 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Feb 201311000 mi | Imperfection on dashboard. Ford refused to repair it under warranty. Dealer said they would attempt it via a detailer that works on interiors. he looked at it and stated he would only make it worse. Problem NOT RESOLVED | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Delaware, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Nov 201323000 mi | Leather shift handle deteriorated Hybrid exterior badges falling apart Driver's side door pull coming apart | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in California, United States Sep 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201418000 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. | ||
| May 201422000 mi | Replaced exterior keypad: light was out on 1 button. | ||
| Feb 201632000 miUS $500 | speaker for back up system broke. dx fee+ part+ labor $500. had part ready next day. | ||
| Jan 201843000 miUS $478 | Drivers side interior door handle mechanism broke: hard to lock door even manually. This is a known problem with this car. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in California, United States Apr 2014 - Aug 2018 | |||
| May 201556000 miUS $140 | Inside door handle broke | ||
| Aug 2018101000 miUS $150 | warning light came on, oxygen intake replaced Driver side door handle - would not open from inside. Had to replace internal door handle. $57 for part, $80 to fix | ||
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