2008 Lincoln MKZ Lincoln MKZ 2008

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2008 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area

Engine (15%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (17%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (9%)

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2008 Lincoln MKZ suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (50%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (14%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

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 
145700 mi LF wheel bearing replaced. 
146360 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 

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2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

99000 mi Car pulled to the right. 
51783 mi

US $100
Replaced both RF lower control arms 
115940 mi

C $150
Replaced stabilizer links on both sides. 
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 

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2008 Lincoln MKZ Suspension Problems

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