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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%)
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Chart based on 367 repairs.
Lincoln MKZ suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (11%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (32%)
Chart based on 53 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 9300 mi | Squeaky noise coming from front end especially when turning |
| 13020 mi | Again squeaky suspension, same as previous issue |
| 141000 mi US $2500 |
Both front wheel bearings replaced. Updated modem to 4G and upgraded Synch 2 to Synch 3. |
2014 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 97000 mi US $1200 |
Replace Rear shocks |
| 43000 mi | steering column recall repair.. no charge... |
2013 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 46000 mi | Rear shocks replaced. Car was still under warranty. |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 70000 mi US $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 |
| 73000 mi | Replaced cracked front springs and mounts |
| 75000 mi | Replaced Driver's Front Lower Control Arms, Forward and Rearward |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 75000 mi | Power steering was repaired under CarMax warranty. |
2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 80375 mi US $1212 |
replaced low control arms for noise. replaced outer tie rods and aligned, |
| 80485 mi US $588 |
Replaced right front steering knuckle, and aligned. |
| 82000 mi US $350 |
Broken spring. |
2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 138000 mi US $500 |
The driver side control arm was broke |
2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 126000 mi US $400 |
Worn out right front wheel bearing |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 35960 mi C $65 |
Both link rods worn out,can be moved with just one finger. |
| 83080 mi C $60 |
replaced left hand side worn out tie rod end |
| 86800 mi C $180 |
coil spring broke down on passenger side. First I had to do such a job, took me between 3 to 4 hours to dismantle and reassemble. |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 91040 mi | Dealer failed to notice, which is a nice way of putting it, that the right control arm/ball joint and bushings needed to be replaced. |
| 96000 mi US $1000 |
car was making a squeaking noise when it hits bumps. |
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 34000 mi US $900 |
replaced front wheel bearings |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 145700 mi | LF wheel bearing replaced. |
| 209160 mi C $300 |
Grinding noise, wheel bearing suspected and confirmed |
| 186000 mi C $750 |
Rear wheel bearings finally needing replacing at 288000 and front right needed to be replaced again. Replaced 2 years and 60000 km ago |
| 149000 mi US $550 |
Ball joint causing suspension noise. Replaced both upper and lower control arms on passenger side. |
| 104000 mi US $489 |
Front struts. Front upper control arms. |
| 117138 mi US $340 |
Replaced both front lower front control arms and rear driver's strut |
| 125104 mi US $589 |
Repaired fluid leak. Cleaned leak. |
| 130353 mi US $601 |
Replaced front upper control arms and alignment |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 51783 mi US $100 |
Replaced both RF lower control arms |
| 71000 mi | replaced lower control arm/ball joint |
| 84000 mi US $533 |
replaced front right control arm-ball joint assembly |
| 105514 mi US $800 |
replace both front struts |
| 117000 mi US $550 |
replaced left front wheel bearing hub assembly |
| 99000 mi | Car pulled to the right. |
| 115940 mi C $150 |
Replaced stabilizer links on both sides. |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 98000 mi | Squeak in the steering especially when cold |
| 56000 mi US $310 |
Replaced right ball joint assembly. |
| 72700 mi US $600 |
New struts and shocks. We got excellent service from the OEM parts. I think this is routine maintenance. |
| 55000 mi | power steering pump replaced |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
replace steering rack and pump |
| 64400 mi US $57 |
Had to replace lower left front control arm |
| 138200 mi US $300 |
Passenger front wheel bearing replacement |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 93000 mi US $1100 |
Ball joints on both front wheels were replaced. |
| 130200 mi C $300 |
Left top tie rod replaced and a 4 wheel alignment. |
| 154380 mi C $1800 |
Front lower control arms needed to be replaced in addition to break work. |
| 120000 mi US $200 |
Shaking at 50mph and above. Private mechanic said the tie rod ends were bad. The serious shaking stopped but I need an alignment now that should help it. Squeaking front end over bumps even worse when cold. Changed upper and lower control arms both sides. Problem solved |
| 113000 mi US $900 |
Worn out bushings |
| 120000 mi US $2300 |
Leaking power steering hose and flush power steering fluid |
| 84000 mi US $366 |
Both control arms. Right side. A squeaking sound coming the front end. |
| 67000 mi | Vehicle developed a roar in the front end. Took to dealer said problem was tires, after doing an alignment. Went to tire dealer who replaced 4 tires at adjustment price. Went back to dealer then discovered wheel bearings bad and replaced |
| 69100 mi | Developed squeak in front suspension. Dealer said needed struts for both front wheels, at an estimate of $760.00. 2nd opinion from independent mechanic. Right front strut was loose. Tightened cost $67.00. No further problem. |
| 72300 mi US $588 |
Replace Power Steering Pressure Hose due to a leak.Replace Fluid |
| 95000 mi US $666 |
Noise in front end as if something loose or going to fall off but only occured after driving for 30-45 min. New struts on front suspension system |
| 105000 mi US $315 |
Drivers side front wheel bearing went out.. |
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