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2009 Lincoln MKS repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (9%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (37%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (8%)

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2009 Lincoln MKS electrical repair cost distribution

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Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

15000 mi

Intermittent windshield wipers were not working properly

4340 mi	Radio does not emit sound on first start up in cold conditions, e.g. approx. 3 deg.C. After warm up and restarting, the radio starts working.
22940 mi	Poor FM reception. 2nd attempt last visit then ordered part installed most recent visit

24000 mi	Microsoft SYNC module replaced because not accepting dealer update. Auto high beams and rain-sensing wipers not working--camera unit in windshield replaced. Back window module had to be replaced because key fob remote not operating back windows. One front wiper motor replaced. Motor for steering wheel adjustments replaced because it was making a clicking noise when raising the steering wheel out the way to exit the vehicle. Subwoofer had to be replaced because it was blown.
39000 mi	back door lock was not unlocking properly. took two visit before shop admitted problem was real. Back up camera not working all the time. some times would be fuzzy or unusable. back up camera fixed, shop claims there was a TSB for the issue, yet took multiple trip before i could prove problem existed.
47000 mi	Back up camera stop working again
56000 mi	Rattling from subwoofer, tech drilled holes under the back deck in trunk to vent air around subwoofer, rattled stopped
72000 mi	A rear door lock doesn't properly unlock sometimes. Nothing done yet because out of warranty and rarely used.
86000 mi	Back Up Camera stopped working AGAIN!! Fuzzy useless image when car put into reverse. Known Issue with Lincoln, fixed once under warranty. TSB# 09-16-4 AUG 09 Collision Avoidance - Rearview Camera Inoperative; Updated: later cleared up on own.
103000 mi	Rear door lock had gotten worse. It was at the point where that latch/lock would not catch unless I was standing at the door and pulling the handle at the right time while hitting the unlock button on the remote.

59000 mi

leak in A/C condenser coil. Part has been replaced.

102000 mi

US $120

replaced battery

41200 mi

left rear door lock would not open correctly - part replacement to correct.

3000 mi	back door would not unlock (fixed) AC problems (not fixed) heated seats in back don't work
19000 mi	Hot air blowing of AC vents instead of heater. Also blowing at high blast from defrost when floor option only

11000 mi	Tire pressure sensor fault
11000 mi	Tire pressure sensor fault. Sensor replaced at this visit and no further problems noted.

30000 mi

Intermittant noise from right side of dash. Recognized as a bad actuator from messages on MKS discussion forum. Actuator was replaced under warranty.

4000 mi

The rear door locks would not always unlock successfully using the power lock/unlock button.

12000 mi	Radio gave a loud pop three separate times and stopped working. Upon the sitting with the power off for ten minutes, the radio started working again.
15000 mi	Radio would just shut off with a loud bang without warning. New radio installed.

28000 mi

FM antenna modulator replaced due to static on most stations. Replaced but problem still exists. Going back to dealer next week.

16000 mi	Radio just stopped working. It took over two hours for them to determine that it was s computer malfunction. Fix was to pull the fuse and reset the computer. This is a KNOWN ISSUE for non-nav radio.
17000 mi	Radio will just stop working. Happened twice now. To fix the problem you pull fuse #38 and put it back in. This will do a reset and the radio will work again.

21300 mi	clicking sound from under dash when air conditioner was turned up or down
24300 mi US $50	drivers seat does not move forward or backward. it pivots instead. do not know what parts were involved. covered under platinum ext war

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82000 mi	Right side temperature blend door actuator faulty. Replaced actuator motor.
86000 mi	'Pulsing' sound heard from dash area. Replaced recirculation door actuator.

77000 mi

US $250

Door locks would open then close when trying to get in.

50000 mi	Windows supposed to open to vent car if you hold down the unlock button on the remote for three seconds. Weren't doing this. Replaced three window motors.
74000 mi US $150	loud noise when unit was turned on in very cold weather. front sensors were going off for no reason.

42800 mi	replaced air blend door actuator replaced drive lumbar support motor
77100 mi US $95	door locks relock when attempting unlock
92000 mi	Map lights failed

19000 mi	door locks
24000 mi	air conditioning vent making loud knocking sound behind dash

78120 mi C $220	Clicking noise when climate control is turned on. Replaced air blend door motor. 1.8 hours labour at $95/hr.
88040 mi C $15	Rear window defroster stopped working. The electrical connector to the window fell off. Fixed it by soldering it on again. It's under the left quarter panel - real PITA to get to.

6000 mi	Drivers door lock would unlock and lock rapidly. Impossible to open door. Used fob to open passenger doors and reach across to open.
18600 mi	subwoofer has low rumble and vibration. technician followed tsb 08-19-13 and found foam blocks correctly installed. was advised not attempt further repairs. Subwoofer has low rumble noise. Followed tsb 08-19-13 and found foam blocks were correctly installed. tech contacted hotline; told to compare with like vehicle and advised not to attempt repair.
35000 mi	Drivers seat forgets setting for key #1, reprogrammed DSM to latest program per TSB 08-23-9 Rumble from speakers. Reprogrammed DSP module per TSB 10-8-2 for feedback

51000 mi US $19	Replaced blend door motor
60000 mi US $100	Replaced L side mirror glass - Poor defrost
63900 mi	Outside Touch Keypad Inop
71000 mi US $140	HID needed replacement. bought a pair for $100 om line. Parts store $285 each. Repair shop labor cost $135. Bumper must be removed for access