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Lincoln MKS repairs by problem area
Engine (9%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (34%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (7%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 222 repairs.
Lincoln MKS brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (60%)
Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 160000 mi | rebuilt front calipers and replaced front pads and rotors |
2011 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 76000 mi US $369 |
Replaced rear rotors and brake pads, flushed brake system. |
2010 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 20800 mi US $175 |
The brakes were making a scraping noise. Caused by restricted return on the caliper after pedal release. They replaced the pads, and cleaned and lubricated the caliper. |
| 50000 mi US $150 |
Replaced front pads and rotors. Repaired seized caliper slide. |
| 69000 mi US $200 |
Seized slides on left front caliper. Replaced caliper, bracket, rotor, and pads. |
| 16100 mi | Turned front rotors under warranty to correct brake pulsation |
2010 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 81000 mi US $900 |
Replaced caliper. |
| 118000 mi US $335 |
brake rotor and caliper |
2010 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| Front rotors and pads replaced |
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 109000 mi US $150 |
New brake pads and rotors in rear as well as one new caliper on left rear |
| 25000 mi | Had front brake rotors and pads replaced per a technical service bulletin acknowledged problem--grinding noise. Service was performed under warranty. |
| 35000 mi | the front brakes made a grinding noise - apparently a known problem. They attached brackets around calipers. |
| 45000 mi | Experienced a grumble type of sound upon braking. Dealer replaced front & rear calipers and pads. Also new rotors in front, cut rear rotors, now all is fine. All this done under 2 TSB's, NO COST to me ! |
| 19700 mi US $39 |
Brake grinding. Brakes required some extra bolts on the calipers and some upgraded brake pads. |
| 35000 mi | replaced rear calipers due to problem with pin alignment |
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 18600 mi | Front brakes grab and make grinding noise when braking. dealer located tsb and followed instuctions. machined rotors, replaced caliper bolts and brake pads. brakes grabbing at 12-15mph and making grinding noise. Followed TSB instructions: machined rotors using procut, replaced caliper bolts, and brake pads. |
| 35000 mi | Front brakes grab and growl. Performed TSB 10-17-3. Replaced front brake rotors, pads, and caliper brackets; installed springs. |
| 98300 mi | sticky caliper |
| 101700 mi US $1044 |
Rear brake pads, rotors, and calipers plus emergency brake lever and housing. |
| 101000 mi | I heard a grinding noise on the right side, mainly at low speeds. Technician found right rear brake pad into rotor. They replaced rear brake pads, rotors, and both rear caliper brackets. |
| 120000 mi US $640 |
Break pads rotors and calipers |
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