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2008 Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (19%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (26%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (3%)

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2008 Lincoln MKX transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (19%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (63%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

100000 mi

US $3500
Transmission failed had to be replaced 
75000 mi trans slips in low gear 
85000 mi

US $957
I was making a u-turn and placed the vehicle into reverse and it would not move. Placed it in drive, still would not move, tried putting it neutral to get it to roll, nothing had to flatbed it to mechanic. the replaced the TSS, OSS 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

125000 mi

US $165
Replaced OSS and TSS sensors in transmission. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

130000 mi

US $3200
Transmission rebuild. It had started revving the engine and slipping out of gear 
164300 mi

C $3700
PTU leak, replaced PTU. Seized axle in the rear, repaired rear axle cover. 
8133 mi Left front axle replacement Left sun visor replacement winshield wipers replaced 
15000 mi Awful burning smell while driving caused by leaking right front axle seal. Technician found a grease leak in left front axle boot, had to order new axle Replaced left front axle that was ordered one week earlier 
15700 mi Replacement of PTU and inner right front axle and seal due to leak. 
94300 mi

US $750
Replaced driveshaft for torn boot 
59520 mi Leaking transfer case seal. Replaced under warranty in less than 3 hours. 
12000 mi Power Take off fluid/seal leak,(PTO) which has been common on AWD vehicles. Fluid leak causes burning smell inside vehicle. Service completed within 2 hours, seems OK now. 
13000 mi It was a disconcerting problem for a car that is 11 months old. Backing out of garage the reverse conked out. Had to be towed to dealer. After some foot-dragging they finally paid for rental car. Engine runs a bit sluggish since, next appointmt: 1 month. 
44000 mi Transmission failed - would not move in Drive. Towed to dealership and had 2 internal parts replaced. Transmission failed - would not move in Drive. Towed to dealership and had 2 internal parts replaced. 

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2008 Lincoln MKX Transmission Problems

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