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Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area
Engine (13%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (10%)
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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 367 repairs.
Lincoln MKZ body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (18%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 38 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Lincoln MKZ
Engine not specified
| 13640 mi | Rattle in passenger A pillar. |
2017 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 245hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 14000 mi | Floor carpet at drivers left foot worn away to padding. Dealer installed new carpet. Now, new carpet is doing the same thing. |
2014 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 25000 mi | Noise from around rear view mirror when getting to 70mph. Technician couldn't reproduce the problem. I myself checked for any lose parts but couldn't find anything that would make that noise. Not fixed, still happening occasionally. Rattling noises from at least 4 areas inside the car. Sadly, some from exact same places where fusions which share the platform with this car have. Not fixed. |
2013 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 48000 mi | Panel along side of rear window had pealing clear coat. Warrenty repair |
2013 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi | paint on interior door drivers side chipping and rusting, door was repainted and resealed. exterior trim panels clear coat peeling. Panels replaced. |
2013 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 36000 mi | Rear center tail-light was improperly installed, allowing significant water leakage. Passenger-side tail-light was also leaking. Both were replaced. Entire trunk carpeting and interior trunk trim replaced because of mold concerns. All parts and labor covered under warranty. Hole worn in driver's side footwell carpet; material frayed and ripped to the point where you could stick a finger in it and get down to the sheet metal. Driver's side footwell carpet replaced. |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 37200 mi | Sagging headliner, repaired several clips and fasteners |
| 47900 mi | Broken storage compartment latch |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 43000 mi US $478 |
Drivers side interior door handle mechanism broke: hard to lock door even manually. This is a known problem with this car. |
| 23000 mi | Leather shift handle deteriorated Hybrid exterior badges falling apart Driver's side door pull coming apart |
| 11000 mi | Imperfection on dashboard. Ford refused to repair it under warranty. Dealer said they would attempt it via a detailer that works on interiors. he looked at it and stated he would only make it worse. Problem NOT RESOLVED |
| 35000 mi US $50 |
Left Door Handle Gear broke |
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. |
| 73500 mi US $100 |
Driver door handle broken and replaced under certified program. $100.00 deductable charged for work performed. |
| 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. |
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.) |
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. |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 5580 mi | vinyl trim was damaged upon reception, repaired by dealership but glue held for 1½ month. Maintenance had to be done, mentioned problem, dealer said had to be fixed by professional at a later time. Now fixed. Wheel cap damaged by mechanic when rotating tires. Part ordered and I had to pick it up a week later. Service rep told me later damage not done by his mechanic. What an asshole. |
| 33480 mi | Ceiling coming down in the middle near the rear window Part back order, could take months to get the part. When reinstalling center console that was removed for the brake cable repair, tecnician scratched chromed trimming and trimmings would not fit anymore. Parts ordered other visit required. Update: dealer now asking if can provide other compensation. Ceiling replaced,took another 2.5 days. Center console not reinstalled properly,clips ordered for mirror's inside trimming loose(drive side),damaged when replaced door mechanism.Another visit required.They really know how to keep a customer unhappy. |
| 34100 mi | rear end of ceiling coming down again, was repaired in december. New parts ordered including clips and velcro. Took another 2 days, hope the problem is permenantly fixed. |
| 42000 mi US $100 |
Repair was for a small paint flake off behind rear tire that Lincoln determined was a defect. They paid for everything but 100.00 deductible. |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 72000 mi US $10 |
small area of rust developed on drivers side rear wheel well. Removed rust, sanded, bought touch up paint to cover it up. |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 58000 mi US $80 |
Drivers interior door handle |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 47000 mi | Chrome wheels deteriorated and began to slowly leak air. |
| 13640 mi | Plastic trim on windshield (on the drivers side)came loose during 1st carwash. Dealer reglued it down to the glass. |
| 25500 mi | cracked bezel covering on front passenger seat |
| 6820 mi | Valance around headlight switch came loose when you pulled on for fog lights. |
| 29800 mi | The four rims were replaced because of pitting. Also, the Drivers Side window was replaced because of scratches coming from the weatherseal. The dealer sent pictures of the rims and glass to Ford. Ford approved replacement under warranty. |
2007 Lincoln MKZ
Engine not specified
| 63000 mi | Roof started to rust. Body shop found that there was no primer or seam sealer on the inner surface. Ford refused to cover it, had to trade at a big loss. |
| 48000 mi | Purchased car used at auction with 46,500 miles and still under warranty. Dealership replaced rear chrome wheels for flaking. |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 86000 mi | drivers leather seat has a tear not caused by anything but wear |
| 58280 mi | Chrome was peeling on driver front wheel - they replaced the wheel at no charge |
| 54700 mi US $340 |
drivers side door handle broke (interior) |
| 8000 mi | Noticed some "flaking" of the chrome plating on the wheels of my car (two of the four). The Dealer replaced all four wheels under Warranty. |
| 15000 mi | Defect in finish of the power mirror button on drivers door armrest. Was replaced under New Car Warranty. |
| 23300 mi | Small areas of chrome bubbling/flaking off the wheel finish of three wheels. Problem verified by the Tech, wheels ordered and I returned five days later for installation. Repair covered under original Warranty Finish of center console armrest exhibited unusual wear, especially for a low mileage vehicle. Tech verified issue, ordered part and I returned five days later for installation of new armrest. Covered under original Warranty. |
| 14000 mi | The chrome on all 4 wheels was pitting and peeling. The dealership replaced all 4 rims at their expense. |
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