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Expensive Lincoln MKS repairs by problem area

Engine (9%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (27%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (55%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Lincoln MKS repair cost distribution

$2500+ (22%)

$1000 - $2499 (78%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Lincoln MKS

Engine not specified

124100 mi

US $2900
took vehicle to dealer, they diagnosed misfire, air in breaks, communication error and faulting gear codes. replaced steering gear module 2750.00 same thing happened 40 miles out. replaced steering angle sensor we supplied and no problems 

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2010 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 355hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

73960 mi

C $2200
PTU Failure 
72000 mi

US $423
frozen tensioner.. replace belt and new tension adjuster 
84000 mi

US $1999
Rack and pinion system rear wheel bering 
105000 mi

US $1632
Power transfer unit (PTU) failure 

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2009 Lincoln MKS 4dr Sedan

273-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD

110100 mi

US $680
Replaced left front stabilizer link. Replaced rear toe links. Replaced lock rod on left rear door. 
131000 mi

US $3161
Experiencing torque converter shudder. Replaced entire transmission. Noise in right front when going over bumps. I think they replaced a strut. 
112000 mi

US $560
Front strut bearings replaced 
120000 mi

US $640
Break pads rotors and calipers 
130000 mi

US $1100
Struts 
73000 mi

US $208
Replaced left front wheel bearing 
93000 mi

US $2219
Check engine light was on. Replaced cam shaft phasers. 
78120 mi

C $220
Clicking noise when climate control is turned on. Replaced air blend door motor. 1.8 hours labour at $95/hr. 
84420 mi

C $802
Door locks relocking when trying to unlock in cold weather. Replaced lock rods on all 4 doors. 
85700 mi

C $1690
Exhaust leak due to rust. Replaced exhaust pipe between y-pipe and muffler. Replaced front right wheel bearing. Replaced both rear tie rods and performed alignment. 
95480 mi

C $530
Chirping noise when cold. Replaced tensioner and accessory belts. 
56000 mi

US $200
Power seat control side panel in both driver and passenger experienced broken fasteners 
82700 mi

US $700
Transmission fluid cooler had a leak 
79200 mi

US $1044
Rear brake pads, rotors, and calipers plus emergency brake lever and housing. 
95500 mi

US $168
Engine ck lite, required reprogramming by Ford Tech support. No known cause, said could be from EZ-Pass road toll sender,I don't so, been in car from new purchase Sep '08, first time issue 

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