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2010 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (10%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (42%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (16%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 50 repairs.
2010 Lincoln MKZ repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (20%)
< $100 (63%)
Chart based on 41 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| Lincoln MKZ in Missouri, United States Sep 2013 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201542000 miUS $100 | Repair was for a small paint flake off behind rear tire that Lincoln determined was a defect. They paid for everything but 100.00 deductible. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Quebec, Canada Feb 2010 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Sep 20105580 mi | vinyl trim was damaged upon reception, repaired by dealership but glue held for 1½ month. Maintenance had to be done, mentioned problem, dealer said had to be fixed by professional at a later time. Now fixed. Wheel cap damaged by mechanic when rotating tires. Part ordered and I had to pick it up a week later. Service rep told me later damage not done by his mechanic. What an asshole. Oil and dirt on the steering wheel & driver door trimming done by the mechanic doing the maintenance at the dealership. Spent ½ h cleaning steering wheel & door trimming,cleaned myself.No apology Work performed by FordLincoln440 inLaval | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Georgia, United States May 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201778050 miUS $1300 | The AC compressor and condenser units had began to fail and make noise due to overheating from a lack of refrigerant (less than 15%) in the system for apparently more than 12 months. There was an unidentifiable slow leak in the system and the refrigerant levels were never checked by anyone over the 4+ years I have owned the car. A key piece of evidence that the refrigerant was at lowered levels for at least 12 months is that when the original unit was recharged it cooled the cabin more effectively than it had in years. In testing however the Tech at Ford could reproduce the whining sound that triggered this repair trip but only after the refrigerant and components had heated up to operating temperature. Needless to say the damage was already done because without enough refrigerant to act as a heat sink for AC unit itself the internal components had worn down. I was presented with two options for replacing the AC compressor and condenser which were an OEM and Aftermarket package. I decided to go with the Aftermarket units which for this vehicle costs about $900 less than the OEM mostly because most of the components come in one package and not as separate billable items from Ford/Motorcraft. The moral of the story here is to get your refrigerant levels checked every single spring because running low WILL DAMAGE the AC compressor/condenser over time. It may be a simple thing to have checked at a dealer's "multi-point inspection" but it is like the one thing they do not check unless requested. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Virginia, United States Dec 2020 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 2021102000 miUS $700 | Transmission shifting very hard. Found Broken and leaking transmission fluid lines. Replaced fluid and lines. Works great. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Missouri, United States Feb 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202292673 miUS $1025 | Air conditioner putting out warm air. Evacuate and recharge R134A, system performance test, leak test. Check controls, heating and cooling. Include up to 3 lbs R134A freon frigi quiet oil & dye charge. Condenser replaced. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Missouri, United States Sep 2012 - Feb 2014 | |||
| Oct 201362300 miUS $100 | Leds in right deck light went out 290.00 dealer part non repairable. Bought used deck lid light on e bay. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Texas, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Jun 201128000 mi | a/c clutch went out | ||
| Mar 201235500 mi | a/c compressor clutch went out. | ||
| Oct 201244000 mi | Car was in dealer service department for the 3rd time with AC problems. This time instead of just replacing the clutch they replace the complete compressor. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States Jul 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Oct 201219000 mi | It started sounding like it didn't want to start. 36 hrs later it was dead in my garage. Had it towed to dealer and they charged the battery ran diagnostic and said they are stumped. Tried to accuse me of leaving a light on or charger plugd The second time it was dead in my garage I took it in and told them to keep it. My lease was up in 9 days so I went and leased a GM. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Quebec, Canada Dec 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201333480 mi | Replaced rear disc and lining less than a year ago, same problem, lining wearing off twice as fast on the right side. Replaced parking brake cables too short on right side, kept pressure on the pads. Outside door handles would not close completely on the driver side. replaced mechanism on both handles. Battery down after doors left open for only 30-40 minutes, have to be recharged. Cel in the battery was bad, replaced with new battery. Ceiling coming down in the middle near the rear window Part back order, could take months to get the part. When reinstalling center console that was removed for the brake cable repair, tecnician scratched chromed trimming and trimmings would not fit anymore. Parts ordered other visit required. Update: dealer now asking if can provide other compensation. Ceiling replaced,took another 2.5 days. Center console not reinstalled properly,clips ordered for mirror's inside trimming loose(drive side),damaged when replaced door mechanism.Another visit required.They really know how to keep a customer unhappy. | ||
| Mar 201434100 mi | rear end of ceiling coming down again, was repaired in december. New parts ordered including clips and velcro. Took another 2 days, hope the problem is permenantly fixed. | ||
| Sep 201435340 mi | Radio would switch from CD to Radio,aux to radio and would even not operate sometimes.Problem not fixed under warranty,part replaced they said it was a pin for $650.First dealership said there was no problem,rotten dealership,terrebonne ford | ||
| Jul 201649380 mi | transmissions cooling lines corroded where joined with the metal clips, replaced with rubber hoses. Parts and labor $180. | ||
| Jan 201745820 miC $65 | Both link rods worn out,can be moved with just one finger. | ||
| Nov 202078120 miC $300 | Upper engine mounts replaced, to stop shimmy of the engine while on a red light | ||
| Nov 202183080 miC $60 | replaced left hand side worn out tie rod end | ||
| Jun 202286800 miC $180 | coil spring broke down on passenger side. First I had to do such a job, took me between 3 to 4 hours to dismantle and reassemble. | ||
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Lincoln MKZ in North Dakota, United States Dec 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Aug 201414300 mi | Driver's side heated seat quit working. The heating element was replaced under warranty. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in North Carolina, United States Oct 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201751000 miUS $2300 | Replaced PTU to fix the noise problem. They had initially replaced some part of axle but that did not fix the problem | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States Jun 2010 - Jul 2012 | |||
| Jul 20101000 mi | CEL, computer module reprogrammed. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Ontario, Canada Aug 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201688040 mi | Dealer failed to notice, which is a nice way of putting it, that the right control arm/ball joint and bushings needed to be replaced. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Pennsylvania, United States Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201659200 mi | Replace the rear right brake light assembly under the extended warranty. Before the replacemen, one of the lights did not come on. | ||
| Jun 201779000 miUS $90 | The check engine light came on. Car was still very much drivable. Drove it to the dealer. It was diagnosed as a signal from the computer module that it sensed a bad signal from the engine and transmission. Dealer was not very specific and said that the potential solution is to download a new program for the computer module. If that does not work, I will need to replace the computer module. ( They download a program and so far the car is running OK. I put about 300 miles on it since the repair. ) I like this car a lot; it has given me about 30,000 trouble-free miles till this check- engine light issue. | ||
| Dec 201792000 miUS $260 | Tail light bulb failed. They had to replace the entire assembly because it was LED. | ||
| Apr 201896000 miUS $1000 | car was making a squeaking noise when it hits bumps. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Jan 201350000 miUS $150 | Inside door handle would not work. Had to roll down the window and open from outside. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Minnesota, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 2016103000 miUS $771 | Transmission coolant lines rusted through and leaking. Lines replaced and transmission flushed. | ||
| Nov 2017120000 miUS $1000 | Rear driveshaft replaced on AWD | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Maryland, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Jun 201566000 mi | the ventilation system was producing a "gas smell. Dealer replaced a "PTU line and it "part" from the engine to the gas tank to resolve the issue. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Washington, United States Mar 2011 - Sep 2013 | |||
| Jan 201230200 mi | Replaced a few out taillight bulbs on one side of vehicle. | ||
| Sep 201336000 mi | battery died in car for no reason; just didn't start one day | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Wisconsin, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Jun 201327000 mi | car didn't start twice, had to charge battery before using. I took to the dealer; diagnosis was; bad cell in battery. They replaced the battery; no charge. | ||
| Sep 201439000 mi | BATTERY CABLE CORRODED IN EXCESS, ASKED DEALER TO REPLACE BUT ONLY REMOVED AND CLEANED OUT CORROSION. | ||
| Dec 201441000 miUS $50 | vacuum line slipped off the mass flow sensor causing incorrect fuel mixture. Shop found the line and reconnected it problem solved. | ||
| Aug 201548000 mi | tail light LED blubs flicker on and off | ||
| Sep 201548000 miUS $100 | Dealer replaced wrong tail light. The light we had to replace was not covered under warranty. Ford paid 1/3, dealer paid 1/3 and we paid the remaining 1/3 to replace the light. | ||
| Nov 201659000 miUS $25 | Passenger side front seat heater not working. Dealer estimated repair at $600. Owner chose not to do the repair. | ||
| Nov 201767000 miUS $450 | Battery failed load test, corrosion into cells of battery Positive and negative battery cable harness was replaced due to positive terminal corroded through and broke into two pieces. | ||
| Aug 201872000 miUS $10 | small area of rust developed on drivers side rear wheel well. Removed rust, sanded, bought touch up paint to cover it up. | ||
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Lincoln MKZ in Florida, United States Mar 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201786300 miUS $75 | Brake pads all the way around(4 wheel disc) | ||
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