Lincoln Reliability

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Year	Make/Model	Repair Trips Per 100 Cars	Compared to all models for the same year
2008	Lincoln Mark LT		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	12 Mark LTs, 9.8 months of data per Mark LT, average 96900 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2007	Lincoln Mark LT		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	22 Mark LTs, 11.0 months of data per Mark LT, average 113800 miles * Small sample, members only.
2006	Lincoln Mark LT	45	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	27 Mark LTs, 8.8 months of data per Mark LT, average 126500 miles
2015	Lincoln MKC	50	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	25 MKCs, 8.7 months of data per MKC, average 30000 miles First model year. Very glitchy
2016	Lincoln MKX		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	18 MKXs, 9.3 months of data per MKX, average 18500 miles * Small sample, members only.
2014	Lincoln MKX		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	21 MKXs, 8.7 months of data per MKX, average 33200 miles * Small sample, members only.
2013	Lincoln MKX	43	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	34 MKXs, 9.9 months of data per MKX, average 59700 miles
2012	Lincoln MKX		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	14 MKXs, 10.8 months of data per MKX, average 69700 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2011	Lincoln MKX	50	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	30 MKXs, 8.8 months of data per MKX, average 90700 miles Updated. Repairs more likely than for the first-generation MKX.
2010	Lincoln MKX	22	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	25 MKXs, 11.1 months of data per MKX, average 97200 miles
2009	Lincoln MKX		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	11 MKXs, 8.3 months of data per MKX, average 100800 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2008	Lincoln MKX	52	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	31 MKXs, 9.0 months of data per MKX, average 105400 miles
2007	Lincoln MKX		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	18 MKXs, 9.6 months of data per MKX, average 122000 miles * Small sample, members only.
2012	Lincoln MKZ	53	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	60 MKZs, 9.9 months of data per MKZ, average 71500 miles
2011	Lincoln MKZ	65	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	54 MKZs, 9.5 months of data per MKZ, average 84800 miles
2010	Lincoln MKZ	59	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	82 MKZs, 10.4 months of data per MKZ, average 96100 miles Refreshed for this model year.
2009	Lincoln MKZ		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	17 MKZs, 10.2 months of data per MKZ, average 109000 miles * Small sample, members only.
2008	Lincoln MKZ	75	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	38 MKZs, 9.3 months of data per MKZ, average 104100 miles
2007	Lincoln MKZ	45	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	36 MKZs, 9.6 months of data per MKZ, average 116500 miles
2008	Lincoln Navigator		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	14 Navigators, 8.1 months of data per Navigator, average 124900 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2007	Lincoln Navigator		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	19 Navigators, 10.5 months of data per Navigator, average 133100 miles * Small sample, members only.
2006	Lincoln Navigator		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	10 Navigators, 10.0 months of data per Navigator, average 104400 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2003	Lincoln Navigator		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	12 Navigators, 10.0 months of data per Navigator, average 139800 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2006	Lincoln Town Car		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	12 Town Cars, 9.9 months of data per Town Car, average 113300 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2005	Lincoln Town Car		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	12 Town Cars, 9.0 months of data per Town Car, average 144400 miles * Very small sample, members only.
2004	Lincoln Town Car	50	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	25 Town Cars, 9.5 months of data per Town Car, average 116400 miles
2003	Lincoln Town Car		small sample, members only	see reported repairs
	16 Town Cars, 8.5 months of data per Town Car, average 111500 miles * Small sample, members only.
2006	Lincoln Zephyr	92	Fewest Trips Most Trips	see reported repairs
	27 Zephyrs, 10.2 months of data per Zephyr, average 137900 miles

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Lincoln Reliability

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What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Lincoln

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Lincoln

Lincoln Reliability and Durability: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2015	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	This 2015 MKX had several Quality issues from day one. Poor exterior molding fits. Black fuzz from inside the center council and the glove compartment getting on everything, including the hand if i reach inside it. R.F. Door fit and wind noise. Rear headrest could not be removed. The engine had a noise from day one and has been out of the vehicle for 5 weeks so far, waiting for parts. see full Lincoln review
2012	4dr Sedan 141-horsepower 2.0L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD	Very reliable was also a plus see full Lincoln review
2010	4dr Sedan turbocharged 350hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	No problems after 20,000 miles. see full Lincoln review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	No problems of any other than a software re-boot was required for the sun roof/vista roof see full Lincoln review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 440hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	Transmission is very fragile. Google ZF6HP26 problems. This is the german trans ford put in this truck. Very expensive to repair. see full Lincoln review
2006	4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	Own a 200 Crown Vic - same platform. Only had two very minor repairs (sensors) in eight years. Built to last forever. Bulletproof engine. Town car plant no 1 plant in North America for initial quality. Everything built solidly. Proven design. see full Lincoln review
2006	4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	I bought this Lincoln recently partly because of growing concerns about a Park Avenue I own. Although there are only 87K miles on the Buick, I've become increasingly concernced that the car is really not service-friendly. I.e., it cost me over $1000 to change out a water pump and serpentine belts. (The engine has to be taken off the engine mounts to install the belts!!!) Makes me apprehensive about long distance travel and ease of repair should something break. The Buick is a great car otherwisie, but this Lincoln Town Car is in another class entirely. First of all, the only word to describe operating it is "creamy" - the quietness, the ride, the lack of vibration, the way the controls operate, etc. Plus, the V8 is infinitely more refined than the Buick's V6. (Is it true that Ford and Lexus collaborated on that engine design - thus the very similar 4.6 V8 in the first Lexus LS460?) My mileage is about 10% less than the Buick, but I pay 10% less for regular gas vs. premium so it's a wash. A friend just bought a pristine, low mileage 2001 Cartier Town Car. I had never really paid much attention to Town Cars previously, but examining it closely I was impressed enough by it that I decided to get one of my own. Looking under the hood, everything is easy to get to and service-accessibile - except the trans dipstick. The same basic car had been in production since 1998, and many mechanical bits were also used in the previous generation Town Car. Any defects or deficiencies had long since been ironed out and addressed by the time my 2006 example was built. After some research, I determined the sweet spot for Town Cars are the years 2005-2007. Aside from the extra technology and features available by that time, these were the last of the Town Cars built at Wixom, a flagship Ford assembly plant originally built to produce the Continental Mark II. Production of Town Cars was moved to Canada in 2008 so the remaining model years are good, but supposedly not quite up to the assembly standards of the Wixom cars. Therefore, the 2005-2007 models are some of the best-assembled, most defect-free and reliable models of a car that already had a reputation for bulletproof dependability. As far as maintenance and repairs go, many people - myself included - are a little wary of older cars with air suspension. We've all seen too many Lincolns and Mercedes on the ground. However, a quick review of the service manual procedures and a search through Ebay auto parts shows how simple and inexpensive it is to repair anything that might afflict the air suspension. Even replacing the air springs is a do-it-yourself job for most anyone with a modicum of mechanical ability. Unlike with the Buick (take the engine off its mounts to change a fan belt, really?!!), I feel fully confident of my ability to maintain and repair 99% of everything that might need servicing with the Lincoln. see full Lincoln review
2006	4dr Sedan turbocharged 350hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD	Lincolns last 200k+ see full Lincoln review
2005	4dr SUV 300-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD	I came to the Navigator after having owned (in no particular order) 2 BMWs, a 964-series Porsche, an MKIII Golf, and a 1st gen Jeep GC. Being something of a Euro-snob at the time, I approached the Navigator with some contempt. To my surprise, the Navigator has been almost trouble free, with only a single repair ($500) in the 50K miles I have driven it. I bought it because the price was right and I needed a full size SUV. The previous owner and his kids had abused the interior and it smelled awful, so I expected a lot of problems. I have been pleasantly surprised with the low operating costs. see full Lincoln review
2004	4dr Sedan 239-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD	These cars are know to go well over 500,000 miles with no major repairs if serviced regularly. This is why they are so popular with the airport limo drivers. see full Lincoln review

Lincoln Reliability and Durability: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2010	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	The cr had a major shifting problem with only 3000 miles. It stuck in park even though stepping on the break and the dealer is guesing how to fix it may be a lemon. Dealership says it is Fords problem not theirs - sad but that is they way they treated us see full Lincoln review
2007	4dr SUV turbocharged 250hp 2.0L I4 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD	Too many systematic problems known by Ford w/o recourse. Had a PTO seal finally fixed after 3 tries at the dealership about the problem. Now car is in shop for temperature gauge reaching H and so towed to dealership. HVAC systems poor for "classy car". see full Lincoln review
2006	4dr SUV turbocharged 440hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD	Not very reliable and expensive to maintain. see full Lincoln review
2005	4dr Sedan 232-horsepower 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic RWD	see full Lincoln review
2004	4dr SUV 302-horsepower 4.6L V8 5-speed automatic RWD	The wheel hub covers corrode and the corrosion leaches behind the plastic seal making the caps appear scratched and ugly see full Lincoln review
2003	4dr Sedan 280-horsepower 3.9L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Paid $700 to replace the electronic throttle body, you will too if you have a 2003. Roof liner comes unglued, window regulators break easily, windshield leaks, ignition coils need replacement (recall), wheel bearings gone bad, A/C valve fails, et cetera see full Lincoln review

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Lincoln Reliability for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

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Lincoln Reliability

What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Lincoln

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Lincoln

Lincoln Reliability for the Year Ending June 30, 2018

An asterisk (*) marks results based on small sample sizes.

Lincoln Reliability

What People Are Saying about Reliability and the Lincoln

What Our Members Are Saying about the Reliability and Durability of the Lincoln

An asterisk () marks results based on small sample sizes.*