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2011 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area

Engine (13%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (10%)

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2011 Lincoln MKZ body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD

35000 mi

US $190
Replaced defective driver side interior door handle. 
75000 mi

US $290
Water was collecting in a well behind the rear wheel on the driver side. Not obvious from where it was leaking. 
73500 mi

US $100
Driver door handle broken and replaced under certified program. $100.00 deductable charged for work performed. 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

94000 mi

US $1500
driver door panel holding window controls was broken by mechanic while replacing a window motor. Part was replaced. (The window motor was replaced in a December 2017 trip, before I purchased the car.) 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan

156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

66960 mi

C $50
Driver side door interior handle failed (known issue since 2006). Purchased a handle and replaced it myself with the help of factory shop manual to locate trim clips and fasteners. 
70040 mi

C $105
All 3 "Hybrid" badges were peeling off ever since I bought my car. Outside of warranty pressured Ford to pay $150 towards new badges and I payed remaining $105. Took me 2 hrs to remove old badges. 

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2011 Lincoln MKZ Body Problems

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