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2008 Lincoln MKZ Transmission Problems
39 TrueDelta members own (or used to own) a 2008 Lincoln MKZ. 5 of these members (12.8%) have reported transmission repairs for their car. A total of 6 transmission repairs to 2008 Lincoln MKZs--an average of 0.2 per vehicle--have been reported.
See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. To see how frequently 2008 Lincoln MKZ problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
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Percentage of 2008 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area
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Chart based on 50 repairs.
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 29000 mi | Transmission valve body failed resulting in hard shifting but still drivable. Valve body was replaced |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 21080 mi | Low growling sound, apparently was a bearing in the driveshaft, replaced under warranty. |
| 29000 | replaced rear axle shaft assembly |
| 13020 | 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 | 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. |
| 13640 | Buzz sound from under car, noticeable at low speed, rear driveshaft for AWD replaced. |
