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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 engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (49%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 400hp 3.0L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 28000 mi | very small oil leak required replacement of the oil pan |
2014 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
300-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 45000 mi | Reflash of ECU to correct erroneous report of fuel injector misfire. |
2013 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
turbocharged 240hp 2.0L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 54000 mi US $355 |
Check light. Noise from gas tank area. Purge valve replaced. |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 75000 mi | Replaced Rear Main Seal (Leaking) |
| 36000 mi | Oil leak front cover. |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 11000 mi | Fluid leak |
| 66000 mi US $57 |
Air leak in intake, repaired/reattached connecting tube. |
2012 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 159000 mi US $50 |
The computer advances the hybrid battery age automatically. When it reaches 9 years, the car is programmed to no longer operate as a hybrid. Drivability and fuel mileage suffered greatly as a result. I loaded Forscan software on my laptop and bought a USB to OBD2 plug and used it to tell the car that the hybrid battery was 1 year old rather than 9. Restored the hybrid operation. There is a TSB on this issue and plenty of articles and videos online. |
| 101000 mi US $375 |
warning light came on, oxygen intake replaced |
2011 Lincoln MKZ
Engine not specified
| 135938 mi US $300 |
Car wasn't starting. Charging system ok. PCM RELAY defective and replaced. |
2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 8000 mi | Engine control module had corrupt software. Engine light turned on. |
| 22000 mi | Replaced ECM and related software. |
| 101300 mi US $2500 |
Water pump failed causing coolant to flow into engine causing engine to overheat. Had to buy a used engine. |
2011 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
156-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 89900 mi C $421 |
Engine losing power, can drive only on hybrid system. Big yellow wrench comes up. Back to normal after restart. Finally Check Engine come up. Scanned P2112 - Throttle Stuck Closed. Ford had extended warranty on throttle body for Ford and Mercury 2010-2012, but Hybrid and Lincoln were excluded, although symptoms were the same. Had to pay out of pocket for repair. |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 78120 mi C $300 |
Upper engine mounts replaced, to stop shimmy of the engine while on a red light |
2010 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD
| 39000 mi | BATTERY CABLE CORRODED IN EXCESS, ASKED DEALER TO REPLACE BUT ONLY REMOVED AND CLEANED OUT CORROSION. |
| 41000 mi US $50 |
vacuum line slipped off the mass flow sensor causing incorrect fuel mixture. Shop found the line and reconnected it problem solved. |
| 66000 mi | the ventilation system was producing a "gas smell. Dealer replaced a "PTU line and it "part" from the engine to the gas tank to resolve the issue. |
| 79000 mi US $90 |
The check engine light came on. Car was still very much drivable. Drove it to the dealer. It was diagnosed as a signal from the computer module that it sensed a bad signal from the engine and transmission. Dealer was not very specific and said that the potential solution is to download a new program for the computer module. If that does not work, I will need to replace the computer module. ( They download a program and so far the car is running OK. I put about 300 miles on it since the repair. ) I like this car a lot; it has given me about 30,000 trouble-free miles till this check- engine light issue. |
| 1000 mi | CEL, computer module reprogrammed. |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 116580 mi US $143 |
Stuck lifter making tapping noise. Treated with Sea Foam in the oil. |
| 1000 mi | Found wire harness connector wasn't fully connected. At high temperature it would expand and disconnect, cool down and reconnect. Dealer "snapped" the connector home. No problem since. Total days in shop (six). |
| 97000 mi US $2000 |
also belt tension pulley seized up |
| 106000 mi US $500 |
Oil leaks Ignition coils/ ecm |
| 14000 mi | Check engine code showed problem with engine performance module. Computer was rebooted and light went out. Fifty miles later light came on again with same code P0607 and other codes dealing with cam position sensor. In garage again. |
| 14700 mi | They replaced the on-board computer at a warranty cost of over $700 and the problem was fixed. In addition, they gave me a Lincoln loaner while they diagnosed and replaced the computer. |
| 80000 mi US $2700 |
Replacement of radiator. According to the mechanic it was in such bad shape that there were dragonflies nesting in it. |
2008 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 12000 mi | Vehicle wouldn't start. Car did not have to be towed, but a tow truck did have to jump start the vehicle. The jump start was enough to get me to the dealership. At that point, the computer had to be reprogrammed / reset. |
| 13000 mi | Check engine light |
| 54818 mi US $100 |
Replace oil pan gasket. |
| 100300 mi US $250 |
The car seemed sluggish on accelerating and gas mileage was decreasing. Diagnosis was the spark plugs were very worn. They were replaced |
| 112000 mi | Exhaust sounds loud when engine is cold. Had the engine and transmission checked and nothing could be found causing the issue. The mechanic feels the inner pipe may have come loose or deteriorated. Will need to replace system. |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| 90000 mi US $1000 |
PCM failure. PCM removed and replaced with new PCM. |
| 33000 mi | oil seal leak between the engine and the transmission, had to remove transmission to replace seal. |
| 55000 mi | car coolant flushed and replaced...car overheated...no evidence of coolant leak |
| 108000 mi US $1100 |
Front e g mount, Transmission mount |
| 120000 mi US $1200 |
Needed one engine and one transmission mount |
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Transmission slips at around 2000 RPM. Not sure where the problem is. |
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| 106000 mi US $100 |
R&R Alternator Drive Belt. And Air Filter |
| 117500 mi US $212 |
Injector replaced. Check engine light came on. |
| 143000 mi US $350 |
Changed fuel injectors |
| 171000 mi C $2500 |
ECM quit |
| 137000 mi US $100 |
Resonator had a hole in it. Had it replaced. |
| 16000 mi | Transmission hard down shift. Reprograming of the computer done. |
| 72300 mi US $588 |
Motor Mount worn and had to be replaced as was causing noise when operating. |
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