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2008 Lincoln MKZ Transmission Problems and Repair Histories
38 TrueDelta members own a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. 7 of these members (18.4%) have reported transmission and drivetrain repairs for their car. A total of 6 transmission and drivetrain repairs to 2008 Lincoln MKZs--an average of 0.2 per vehicle--have been reported.
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More about the 2008 Lincoln MKZ 
Percentage of 2008 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
18% of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ repairs were to the engine, 13% to the transmission, 7% to the brakes, 2% to the suspension, 38% to the electrical or air-conditioning systems, 13% to the body and trim, and 9% to other areas of the vehicle.
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Lincoln MKZ in Florida, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul 2010 | 19000 | ||
| 29000 | 0 | Transmission valve body failed resulting in hard shifting but still drivable. Valve body was replaced | |
| 46000 | |||
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Lincoln MKZ in Manitoba, Canada | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar 2011 | 20460 | ||
| 21080 | 0 | Low growling sound, apparently was a bearing in the driveshaft, replaced under warranty. | |
| 27280 | |||
| Lincoln MKZ in Colorado, United States | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul 2009 | 22000 | ||
| 29000 | 0 | replaced rear axle shaft assembly | |
| 73000 | |||
| Lincoln MKZ in Manitoba, Canada | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul 2008 | 3100 | ||
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| Lincoln MKZ in Ontario, Canada | |||
| Date | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan 2009 | 13020 | ||
| 13640 | 0 | Buzz sound from under car, noticeable at low speed, rear driveshaft for AWD replaced. | |
| 46500 | |||
