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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (78%)
Chart based on 54 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2015 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11500 mi US $700 |
Left front headlight was not working and ws repaired as per TSB that applied to a previous model year |
2015 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 53500 mi US $100 |
While doing a routine balance and rotate on my tires, the dealer gave the car a one-over, and discovered a problem with the positive battery terminal. The positive terminal was covered in corrosion, to the point that when they got it cleaned up the positive terminal was half gone. One again this dealer went above and beyond to save me money by replacing the terminal at a significantly reduced cost!!! |
2014 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
304-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 30000 mi US $60 |
Poorly designed positive battery terminal corroded severely. Replaced both positive and negative terminals |
2011 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $20 |
Blend door motor that opens and closes an A/C vent. I bought the replacement on Amazon for around $20. |
2010 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70000 mi | seems a small actuary belnd motor behind the instramnet panel has a few broken gears. Told to wait till it breaks completely as cost is 400 dollars. I am ignoring and so far so good. silent. |
| 4000 mi | I had to have the back up lights fixed they did not work. also at that time it easy access button pad had to be replaced because it was not working properly. Would not lock with the one touch option. Also one of the key fobs would only work if it was 2 in |
| 7000 mi | Ehen they fixed the relay for the back up lights they screwed up the relay for the auto high beam function and that had to be fixed. |
| 10000 mi | The access button pad had to be replaced again because it was not locking with the one touch option again. (This one still does not work properly). |
| 19300 mi | The numbered entry pad is worthless. It works about 30% of the time for locking the doors. The dealer is refusing to do anything with it because it works once in a while. They say it works fine for them. |
| 20800 mi US $175 |
AC took extremely long to cool. the System had a leaky Schroeder valve. Replaced, and recharged. March update: I think the AC is not cooling as well as it should again. |
| 34700 mi US $100 |
The forward looking radar was malfunctioning and the cruise control was disengaging at random times. The unit was replaced and now seems to work |
| 64000 mi US $270 |
While on a trip to the mountains the climate control system malfunctioned and the driver side temperature control would not engage the heating system. Passenger side sing to work normally. The AC on the driver's side also worked |
2010 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 20000 mi | Rear window sun screen not operating AC lost freon due to mfu faulty work AC inadequate on hot days. Compressor constantly cycling. Replaced one sensor. |
| 28000 mi | dash vent discharge air usually at 50 degrees sometimes as low as 41 degrees on max AC with all controls properly set. At idle, compressor can be heard to cycle about every 10 to 15 seconds. AC does not adequately dehumidify interior. Audio supposed to be high-end. Very poor sound quality 90% of time. Adjustments avail to owner have no effect. Sounds like most music and voice is in a barrel. Dealer states OK. Requesting mfu to correct audio and AC. |
| 60600 mi US $800 |
steering wheel would not adjust up or down. In/out OK |
| 96000 mi US $46 |
passenger window inop. |
| 108000 mi US $25 |
pass. window inop |
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 59000 mi | leak in A/C condenser coil. Part has been replaced. |
| 15000 mi | Intermittent windshield wipers were not working properly |
| 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. |
| 102000 mi US $120 |
replaced battery |
| 41200 mi | left rear door lock would not open correctly - part replacement to correct. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 4000 mi | The rear door locks would not always unlock successfully using the power lock/unlock button. |
| 28000 mi | FM antenna modulator replaced due to static on most stations. Replaced but problem still exists. Going back to dealer next week. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 11000 mi | Tire pressure sensor fault |
| 11000 mi | Tire pressure sensor fault. Sensor replaced at this visit and no further problems noted. |
2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan
273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 77000 mi US $250 |
Door locks would open then close when trying to get in. |
| 82000 mi | Right side temperature blend door actuator faulty. Replaced actuator motor. |
| 86000 mi | 'Pulsing' sound heard from dash area. Replaced recirculation door actuator. |
| 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. |
| 19000 mi | door locks |
| 24000 mi | air conditioning vent making loud knocking sound behind dash |
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