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Lincoln MKX repairs by problem area

Engine (14%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (8%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (36%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (7%)

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Lincoln MKX transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (6%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

14260 mi

Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) faulty - vehicle was locked in Park position and required dealer tow for repair. Sensor (Switch) was replaced under warranty.

47000 mi

Not going into park. Replaced linkage under warranty.

22000 mi

Shifter would not register position correctly. As result car would not engage PARK and thus not shut doen systems correctly. Shifter replaced under warranty.

33000 mi

The Gear Selection Assembly was replaced under warranty due to "Shift to Park Warring when in Park (also present in Edge and other Ford models and covered by a TSB-15-0047).

34300 mi

shift lever - when put in park, sometimes computer says not in park. turn car on, take out of park and put back in or jiggle lever and warning goes away

42160 mi

C $850

When the transmission was put into PARK (P), on dashboard an error popped saying that transmission was NOT fully in Park.

50000 mi

Gear shift lever would not fully engage and made the car think it was in a different gear.

68040 mi

C $113

Error message when shifted into park. Message "Shift into Park". Diagnosed as a microswitch broken. Shift assembly was replaced. Covered under extended warranty, paid the deductible of $100 plus tax.

49000 mi

Whining noise when coasting. Remove and replace transfer case and PTU. All covered by warranty.

75000 mi

trans slips in low gear

125000 mi

Needed to replace entire drive train and transmission. Evidently, a known issue with MKXs. Already sank money once into these repairs - not willing to do so again. Now driving Honda Pilot...

19200 mi

Shift to park message in error, faulty shifter. Ford requires a linkage adjustment before replacement, of course car dies after work, your tired, they send the wrong tow truck, replaced shifter 2 days later

7000 mi

PTU seal replaced

25000 mi

Shift selector would not recognize Park

31000 mi

The PTU had to be replaced, was leaking

44000 mi

Vehicle had become lethargic and lacked the get-up-and-go that it previously exhibited. Technician erased adaptive shift parameters allowing CPU to relearn and adapt to a more agressive driving style.

36000 mi

US $689

hydraulic line ferule cracked at cooler. Had to remove bumper to replace line.

57660 mi

Front axle seal

18600 mi

Technician performed TSB 11-12-10 under warranty. Replaced separator plate gasket and removed check ball in transmission and recalibrated.

52000 mi

Leak in system related to AWD (I don't recall the exact name). New parts had to be ordered.

2700 mi

Major transmission malfunction-initially replaced 2 sensors and cleared codes. Problem not fixed-returned to owner and problem came back much worse. Back to dealer again...kept 15 days to test & install new wiring harness, valve body, and solenoids.

16000 mi

Transmission Whine in the first three gears. Very noisy

103700 mi

US $1800

power take off for four wheel drive.

33000 mi

Dealer Replaced both rear wheel bearings

53000 mi

US $800

Also replace left shaft.

95699 mi

US $100

Found PTU leak. Dealer found that the PTU seal was leaking, and replaced the PTU under extended warranty.

45500 mi

Rt front axle seal

66380 mi

Axle Repairs. Removed intermediate shaft & both input shaft seals. Found damage to internal tubing of PTU assembly. Therefore leak. Replaced both seals at right side of unit and installed new shaft deflector. Not certain if this will fix.

31000 mi

Seals blown leaking transmission fluid

43300 mi

US $1000

Front differential and drive shaft replaced

85000 mi

US $957

I was making a u-turn and placed the vehicle into reverse and it would not move. Placed it in drive, still would not move, tried putting it neutral to get it to roll, nothing had to flatbed it to mechanic. the replaced the TSS, OSS

125000 mi

US $165

Replaced OSS and TSS sensors in transmission.

12000 mi

Power Take off fluid/seal leak,(PTO) which has been common on AWD vehicles. Fluid leak causes burning smell inside vehicle. Service completed within 2 hours, seems OK now.

130000 mi

US $3200

Transmission rebuild. It had started revving the engine and slipping out of gear

94300 mi

US $750

Replaced driveshaft for torn boot

13000 mi

It was a disconcerting problem for a car that is 11 months old. Backing out of garage the reverse conked out. Had to be towed to dealer. After some foot-dragging they finally paid for rental car. Engine runs a bit sluggish since, next appointmt: 1 month.

112000 mi

US $5000

Broken on the inside

164300 mi

C $3700

PTU leak, replaced PTU. Seized axle in the rear, repaired rear axle cover.

44000 mi

Transmission failed - would not move in Drive. Towed to dealership and had 2 internal parts replaced. Transmission failed - would not move in Drive. Towed to dealership and had 2 internal parts replaced.

59520 mi

Leaking transfer case seal. Replaced under warranty in less than 3 hours.

8133 mi	Left front axle replacement Left sun visor replacement winshield wipers replaced
15000 mi	Awful burning smell while driving caused by leaking right front axle seal. Technician found a grease leak in left front axle boot, had to order new axle Replaced left front axle that was ordered one week earlier
15700 mi	Replacement of PTU and inner right front axle and seal due to leak.

100000 mi

US $3500

Transmission failed had to be replaced

6000 mi

Rear wheel drive of the all wheel system(AWD) seems to engage into drive after you already have been driving for a mile or so but with such force it bangs in like either you were hit in the rear or were doing neutral drops like when we were kids if ...

27000 mi

Trans would not fully engage reverse. Lurched into rev. with violent thud when finally engaged. First reported several months ago. Shop performed diagnostics and made adjustments to electronic controls at that time. Replaced trans this time.

32000 mi

ball bearings in rear axle were making noise while driving, the assembly had to be replaced.

37000 mi

Odor resembling propane fuel; transmission slip.

31000 mi

Power transfer unit seal.

50000 mi

PTU fluid leak. Repair, apparently successful after 1,800 miles

86528 mi

US $1500

Car was jerking when in drive. Shop determined that the PTO was junk. Installed new PTO from Ford.

127000 mi

US $1682

Replace Power Take Off Unit

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