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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%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 370 repairs.
Lincoln MKZ transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (24%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 46 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
| 25000 mi | Clicking sound underneath the car when using breaks. It was caused by a lose bolt somewhere near rear wheel area. This problem was successfully fixed. |
2013 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 40000 mi | Leaky transmission |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 32500 mi US $100 |
From a standstill 1st gear slipping. Performed ATF flush with 12 quarts Toyota T-IV ATF from CarQuest @$5.40/qt. Since car was doing same at 25k miles, FoMoCo factory ATF is a no-no. Now tranny is a very smo-o-o-oth opera-a-a-t-o-o-or :-) |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 15000 mi | Rough Shifting. Updated software and replaced a seal. |
| 50000 mi | Leaking rear differential vent |
| 103000 mi US $800 |
PTU output shaft seal leaking, replaced U joints failed in driveshaft, driveshaft replaced |
2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 70000 mi | PTU defective and replaced under warranty |
| 82000 mi US $2000 |
Shift differential seized up and had to be replaced and had to change the drive shaft. |
| 138000 mi US $400 |
Driver side axle was repaired. and transmission fluid was leaking. |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 49380 mi | transmissions cooling lines corroded where joined with the metal clips, replaced with rubber hoses. Parts and labor $180. |
| 102000 mi US $700 |
Transmission shifting very hard. Found Broken and leaking transmission fluid lines. Replaced fluid and lines. Works great. |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 103000 mi US $771 |
Transmission coolant lines rusted through and leaking. Lines replaced and transmission flushed. |
| 120000 mi US $1000 |
Rear driveshaft replaced on AWD |
| 51000 mi US $2300 |
Replaced PTU to fix the noise problem. They had initially replaced some part of axle but that did not fix the problem |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 29000 mi | Transmission valve body failed resulting in hard shifting but still drivable. Valve body was replaced |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 29000 mi | replaced rear axle shaft assembly |
| 93000 mi US $1500 |
replaced Power Transfer Unit (transfer case) |
| 113000 mi US $400 |
Replaced front left CV Axle |
| 13640 mi | Buzz sound from under car, noticeable at low speed, rear driveshaft for AWD replaced. |
| 21080 mi | Low growling sound, apparently was a bearing in the driveshaft, replaced under warranty. |
| 46520 mi US $100 |
Rear drive shaft assembly replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $1176 |
Had intermittent shuddering and sounds as if I had a flat tire. It usually happened when in stop and go traffic at 20MPH. These sounds would go away. The Ford Dealer was a joke and a waste of time. Fixed by local shop. Drivetrain replaced. |
| 13020 mi | Whine developed over last few months. Dealer initially uspected axle bearing. Replaced and found not to be cause. Dealer then found TSB and replaced centre axle (AWD) and this cured it. |
| 16120 mi | Blew transmission. Dealer advised it was first one in Canada. Took 1 week to diagnose - Ford authorized R&R of complete transmission. 2 weeks to ship transmission (nearest one in Memphis) and a few days to R&R. Lincoln warranty covered rental car. |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 23300 mi | Known issue of Aisin transmission valve body sometimes failing after 20,000 miles. Issue and repair covered in a TSB. Problem was verified by the Tech, parts were ordered and car repaired under Warranty and returned the next day. |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 180000 mi US $500 |
Replaced driveshaft |
| 31000 mi | driveline noise; reported at last service tech found no problem this service advised dealer there was a tsb re this noise realigned rear driveshaft; problem solved; very disappointed with dealer stalling on noise problem |
| 36000 mi | Bearing in drivetrain went. Making a whining noise while driving. Had some chugging. Service said it was a broken bearing in the driveshaft. Waiting for parts. |
| 34000 mi | When brakes are applied at low speed 20-15 mph I feel a pulse in car. Informed not a brake problem, possible transmission problem. Upgrade available on this model. Shop did upgrade, noticed problem still exist on my way home. Called shop |
| 35000 mi | brought car back on 2 seperate days back to back unable to replicate pulse when brakes applied between 14-20 mph. Need to return and leave with loaner as problem still exist. They resurfaced rotors 1st before doing trans upgrade still pulse |
| 17000 mi | Transmission hard down shift returned after reprogrammed in April. Replaced valve body in transmission. Transmission hard down shift again. Replaced valve body in transmission. |
| 31000 mi | Front axels replaced. |
| 149900 mi C $1500 |
Replace u joint and back driveshaft. |
| 75300 mi US $1200 |
AWD device that transfers power to rear wheels needed to be replaced. |
| 38000 mi | Rear drive shaft rubbing, making noise. Was replaced and no charge to us. |
| 43000 mi | Repeat of previous problem with Drive Shaft Bearing. Hopefully this will not repeat again. |
| 54000 mi | rear driveshaft support bearing replaced |
| 39060 mi | Drive shaft bearings. Parts ordered New drive shaft installed. |
| 56000 mi US $700 |
Power Take-Off Assembly (provides drive to rear wheels on AWD vehicle) |
| 67000 mi US $1800 |
Car was 3 Qtr low on transmission fluid. Transmission unit is a sealed unit. We've never had the transmission serviced. Dealer is telling us we need a new transmission. Very disappointed considering miles. Feel lube was low out of facto |
| 120000 mi US $100 |
Leaking transmission coolant line. Initially thought it needed to be replaced. Mechanic replaced hose instead. |
| 72000 mi US $89 |
Mechanic stated the problem was result of overfilling the transmission fluid. the leak is a dark liquid such as an oil. Mechanic said it could have been the differential on the AWD. Will have to return for further corrections |
| 72800 mi US $1993 |
This is a continuation of the problem reported in June 2014 regarding transmission. Problem was with the front drive differential since car is AWD. Had to be replaced. From research I did appears this particular model is known for problem |
| 106000 mi US $600 |
Driveshaft support bearing failure. Support bearing repair requires complete driveshat replacement. New updated driveshaft was installed. |
| 46700 mi | Driveshaft repair |
| 99000 mi | Noise coming from transmission having it checked out. I will get the results hopefully by the end of the week. The ford dealer is charging 180.00 to look at it. |
| 99300 mi US $1660 |
The PTU replaced Power tran. Unit is going to be replaced 2 year warranty unlimited milage. |
| 63345 mi US $1162 |
Power Take Off Replaced due to internal bearing noise. |
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