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Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (10%)
Chart based on 370 repairs.
Lincoln MKZ other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (3%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (42%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2014 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 36000 mi | Windshield delaminated and cracked. Windshield was replaced. |
2013 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78000 mi | sensor fell off of plastic bumber |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 30000 mi | The undercarriage splash shield had heat resistant felt tearing off. Replaced the UCSS. (V6 MKZ). |
| 31000 mi | Rear view mirror fell off and was replaced with new |
| 73000 mi | Trunk struts were replaced (under extended warranty) as couldn't hold up the trunk lid. They had been replaced before (under extended warranty). Few days after replaced one failed completely causing the trunk lid to fall violently. The strut ended up caught between the frame and rear window, shattering the rear window. All replaced by Dealer at no charge. Wife hit in head by falling trunk lid. Fortunately just an egg on her head. |
| 88000 mi US $215 |
Replaced the drivers door handle interior - broken mechanism |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 79000 mi US $100 |
fuel door passenger seat rail |
| 56000 mi US $140 |
Inside door handle broke |
| 101000 mi US $150 |
Driver side door handle - would not open from inside. Had to replace internal door handle. $57 for part, $80 to fix |
| 38000 mi US $120 |
Driver side lock handle broke in such a way that power lock would not function. The door had to be manually locked. Part arrived 3 weeks after order was placed. CARMAX insurance did not cover the repair as it was under the deductible limit. |
2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 19300 mi | fuel access door |
| 84000 mi US $69 |
Had my tires remounted - they kept loosing air. Also had an alignment. |
2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 94000 mi US $1500 |
trunk gas struts were weak and were replaced |
| 68000 mi US $250 |
Interior door handle was fixed. |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 33480 mi | Outside door handles would not close completely on the driver side. replaced mechanism on both handles. |
| 5580 mi | Oil and dirt on the steering wheel & driver door trimming done by the mechanic doing the maintenance at the dealership. Spent ½ h cleaning steering wheel & door trimming,cleaned myself.No apology Work performed by FordLincoln440 inLaval |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 50000 mi US $150 |
Inside door handle would not work. Had to roll down the window and open from outside. |
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 39500 mi | Driver's side interior door handle was damaged and preventing the car from automatically locking and had to be done manually. Replacement of the handle was covered under warranty. |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 148180 mi C $100 |
Front Headlight assembly started leaking water into the sealed unit causing light bulbs to freeze and break. Unit is now cloudy inside due to condensation. |
| 126000 mi US $450 |
drivers side Door handle not working |
| 1000 mi | Vehicle would not start. vehicle refusedto start. Dealer could not replicate. |
| 32000 mi US $149 |
Trunk Lift Support, AKA, Trunk Struts failed. |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $50 |
The trunk lift supports failed causing the trunk lid to close hard. IT would not stay open on its own. Local repair shop repaired using Ford parts. |
| 114000 mi US $217 |
When pulling on the front driver side interior door handle, I heard a clunking sound and the door would not open. Drove to my local mechanic. The door handle mechanism broke and needed to be replaced. These parts are plastic and broke. |
| 41193 mi US $100 |
Replaced latch assembly. |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 68300 mi US $109 |
Cable inside door snapped, could not open driver door from the inside. |
| 86000 mi US $200 |
Rear passenger door lock mechanism needed to be replaced. Door could not be locked/unlocked or opened. |
| 52000 mi US $200 |
aluminum wheels with chrome plating peeling on inside of wheel causing tires to leak at the bead seal. |
| 55000 mi US $855 |
Had to replace wheels at my cost!!!!!!!!!!! very poor warranty service from Lincoln !!!!!! |
| 45000 mi US $125 |
New Battery |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 121400 mi US $555 |
Rims had leaks in them replaced all four of them. |
| 50283 mi US $22 |
Flat tire due to corroded bead surface of rim, replaced tire and sanded down bead on rim to achieve seal. changed oil and filter Second tire flat due to coroded rim, repaired rime bead surface. |
| 50950 mi | returned vehicle to carmax due to third tire loosing air, carmax fixed remaining rims that where corroded |
| 95000 mi US $154 |
Replaced a rim in that corrosion had formed around the rim at the bead area of rim and would not hold air. A used rim was purchased from auto recycler after a repair by using sealant was not successful. |
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