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2009 Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (12%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 34 repairs.
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2009 Lincoln MKX repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (40%)

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Chart based on 30 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Lincoln MKX

Engine not specified

Lincoln MKX in Quebec, Canada
Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
May 2015

77900 mi
motor for panoramic roof needs to be replaced. Will take 5+ days to order part. dealer to pay as part of purchase agreement heated drivers seat not functioning.cost to repair $400+. Too expensive so will research other options. Unusual for a car of this stature and age. Excessive rust on both rear doors and front/above both rear wheels and on bottom tailgate. expert suggests caused by error in mfg process or poor quality metal. To return to dealer for estimate 
Jul 2015

77500 mi
repaired panoramic roof. Took car in June 8 but still not returned. Gabriel Lincoln Ford Montreal error resulted in car being overlooked for 1 month. Still there for body repairs to be considered. A horror show. Don't buy Lincolns! 
Jun 2016

90520 mi

C $1400
One rear wheel bearing needed to be replaced. 2 tie rods in front replaced 

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2009 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD

Lincoln MKX in New York, United States
Jan 2011 - Dec 2017
Jan 2013

41700 mi

US $100
Driver exterior door handle broke off 
Jun 2016

53000 mi

US $800
Also replace left shaft. 

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2009 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV

265-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD

Lincoln MKX in Indiana, United States
Aug 2014 - Jul 2018
Nov 2014

84885 mi

US $100
Strong smell of gas. Engine light came on. Dealer found both engine banks running lean. Determined that check valve fitting and cracked vacuum hose as the cause. Replaced both. 
Apr 2015

88000 mi

US $560
Rubber emissions hose failed. Located on back side of engine. Covered under extended warranty. 
May 2015

87319 mi

US $100
Break pedal hard, stopping performance poor. Dealer determined that it was the power brake booster was failing to retain vacuum. Dealer replaced the brake booster. 
Aug 2015

88000 mi

US $100
Broken vacuum hose on back of engine. Replaced under extended warranty. 
May 2016

95699 mi

US $100
Found PTU leak. Dealer found that the PTU seal was leaking, and replaced the PTU under extended warranty. 
Aug 2016

97633 mi

US $100
Cooling fans failed. Check refrigerant and found high side high indicating a slow leak. Replaced radiator cooling fan assembly, evac system and recharged. 
Jun 2017

104068 mi

US $100
Felt steering was loose. Dealer found passenger-side tie rod end loose. Dealer replaced tie rod end. 
Lincoln MKX in United Arab Emirates
Jun 2013 - Jul 2018
May 2014

71700 mi

¤50
Inner door handle chrome peeling 
Jul 2015

77500 mi
A/C stopped blowing cold air and there was a strange smell. Turns out the evaporator is leaking and needs to be replaced at a cost of USD 900! It's a known issue in Fords with no solution by Ford. 
Jun 2017

90520 mi

¤750
Front passenger seat stopped moving. 
Jul 2018

102300 mi

¤600
leaking gaskets had to be replaced 
Lincoln MKX in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2013 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013

59580 mi

C $350
wheel bearing & hub assembly, driver's side rear was replaced 
Lincoln MKX in Ontario, Canada
Feb 2012 - Aug 2016
Mar 2012

31000 mi
Seals blown leaking transmission fluid 
Feb 2014

52700 mi

C $145
Replace license plate light housing and side marker light housing due to corrosion. 
May 2014

57340 mi
Blower fan intermittantly squealing. Dealer representative indicated they couldn't repair under warranty as they couldn't replicate problem. Told to bring in when actually squealing. Blower motor squealing even more. Shop foreman thought car was out of warranty and recommended changing blower. He attempted to back track when he found it was under an extended warranty. No part - so scheduled another appointment. Blower motor squealing continuously. Dealer hadn't bothered to order the required part as committed to as they couldn't order the part until a mechanic validated problem. Anyway the mechanic acknowledged blower motor was defective. 
Jun 2014

58280 mi

C $100
Blower motor replaced. 
Mar 2015

63240 mi

C $265
Power steering high pressure hose ruptured. Dealer replaced hose and checked out power steering system under extended warranty with $100 deductible. Remaining $160 incurred on oil, filter, lubes and bulbs. 
Dec 2015

76260 mi
Power sunroof failed to close. Actuator cable system and motor replaced. 
Jul 2016

81840 mi

C $1400
Ball Joint replaced and alignment 
Aug 2016

81840 mi

C $600
Suspension linkage and drive boot 
Lincoln MKX in Massachusetts, United States
Jun 2012 - Feb 2016
Feb 2013

45500 mi
Rt front axle seal 
Sep 2014

63000 mi
X/M radio and Bluetooth quit working. Called the dealer and they recommended doing a hard reset by disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes. It worked! 
Lincoln MKX in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2013 - Mar 2018
Dec 2013

47120 mi

C $628
Huge bang like aircraft breaking sound barrier, violent lurch of vehicle, then loud high pitched whining which would not stop until vehicle stopped. When car tried to start again, battery dead. Nothing else found. 2nd time same intersection. 
Nov 2015

66380 mi
Axle Repairs. Removed intermediate shaft & both input shaft seals. Found damage to internal tubing of PTU assembly. Therefore leak. Replaced both seals at right side of unit and installed new shaft deflector. Not certain if this will fix. 

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