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2007 Lincoln MKZ repairs by problem area
Engine (12%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (17%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (9%)
Chart based on 110 repairs.
2007 Lincoln MKZ repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (38%)
Chart based on 90 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Lincoln MKZ
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| Lincoln MKZ in Missouri, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201048000 mi | Purchased car used at auction with 46,500 miles and still under warranty. Dealership replaced rear chrome wheels for flaking. Reprogrammed radio for missing back-lit buttons. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Massachusetts, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201563000 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. | ||
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic FWD
| Lincoln MKZ in South Carolina, United States Feb 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
| May 201364400 miUS $57 | Had to replace lower left front control arm | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Georgia, United States Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Aug 201254700 miUS $340 | drivers side door handle broke (interior) | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Apr 2016138200 miUS $300 | Passenger front wheel bearing replacement | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in New York, United States Nov 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Feb 201133000 mi | oil seal leak between the engine and the transmission, had to remove transmission to replace seal. | ||
| Sep 201139000 miUS $50 | Door vibration when driving and listening to bassy music, and power window creaking when going up/down. Service department concluded problems were both caused by binding/bad window regulator. Part replaced and problem solved. | ||
| Apr 201468300 miUS $109 | Cable inside door snapped, could not open driver door from the inside. | ||
| Mar 201686000 miUS $200 | Rear passenger door lock mechanism needed to be replaced. Door could not be locked/unlocked or opened. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in New Jersey, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2011 | |||
| Dec 201180000 miUS $500 | Transmission slips at around 2000 RPM. Not sure where the problem is. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Florida, United States Jun 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Aug 201262600 mi | Did not cool. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in New Jersey, United States Feb 2007 - Sep 2024 | |||
| Apr 20088000 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. | ||
| Jul 200915000 mi | Erratic HVAC fan speed when using A/C on "AUTO" setting. Blower motor replaced under New Car Warranty. Defect in finish of the power mirror button on drivers door armrest. Was replaced under New Car Warranty. | ||
| Nov 201023300 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. 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. | ||
| Apr 201790000 miUS $1000 | PCM failure. PCM removed and replaced with new PCM. | ||
| Aug 2024114000 miUS $650 | Replace right rear door lock actuator. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Pennsylvania, United States May 2010 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Sep 201045000 miUS $125 | New Battery | ||
| Jan 2016 | Squeak in the steering especially when cold | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Ontario, Canada Jul 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Mar 201158280 mi | Chrome was peeling on driver front wheel - they replaced the wheel at no charge | ||
| Sep 201164480 miC $98 | The right blinker "license plate light" was corroded so the bulb and assembly had to be replaced. It was done during a maintenance visit and took an additional 30 minutes. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Kansas, United States Oct 2016 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Dec 2016163000 mi | Duralast Remanufactured Alternator began to fail only a couple months after replacing OEM Alternator @ ~155,000 miles. Job took a VERY long time as alternator is very hard to access on this car. | ||
| Jan 2017US $250 | Low brake pedal likely due to stuck valve in ABS Hydraulic Control Unit. Replaced with salvage HCU (since part costs $800 new). This job would have easily been over $1000 if shop hadn't under-quoted labor and used brand new part. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 | |||
| Oct 201137000 miUS $111 | Replaced battery | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Illinois, United States May 2008 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Jul 201257000 miUS $700 | Pedal pressure poor - dealer replaced brake master cylinder and bleed air from brake lines. When ABS engaged after repair was made a few days later, brake pedal lost pressure again... | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Louisiana, United States Mar 2016 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Jul 2017205000 mi | Remove and replace alternator and serpentine belt. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in North Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Mar 201156000 miUS $310 | Replaced right ball joint assembly. | ||
| Apr 201272700 miUS $600 | New struts and shocks. We got excellent service from the OEM parts. I think this is routine maintenance. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Georgia, United States Aug 2007 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Jan 20071400 mi | Heated and cooled seats not working when car new. Replaced module, now getting a hard code stating air bags not working. Factory stated needed to replace seat tracks. Awaiting results. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2009 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Jan 201055000 mi | car coolant flushed and replaced...car overheated...no evidence of coolant leak power steering pump replaced | ||
| Sep 201178000 miUS $100 | replace steering rack and pump | ||
| Jun 201286000 mi | drivers leather seat has a tear not caused by anything but wear | ||
| Nov 2013108000 miUS $1100 | Front e g mount, Transmission mount | ||
| Sep 2014120000 miUS $1200 | Needed one engine and one transmission mount | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Iowa, United States Mar 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Apr 201052000 miUS $200 | aluminum wheels with chrome plating peeling on inside of wheel causing tires to leak at the bead seal. | ||
| Jul 201055000 miUS $855 | Had to replace wheels at my cost!!!!!!!!!!! very poor warranty service from Lincoln !!!!!! | ||
2007 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan
263-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed automatic AWD
| Lincoln MKZ in Missouri, United States May 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Apr 2018180000 miUS $500 | Replaced driveshaft | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| May 201363345 miUS $1162 | Power Take Off Replaced due to internal bearing noise. | ||
| Oct 201479700 miUS $1083 | Passenger airbag sensor and seat track had to be replaced. Out of warranty, paid out of pocket. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Kentucky, United States Aug 2013 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Sep 201367000 mi | Air conditioning quit providing cool air. Took to the dealer who analyzed it and came up with replacing of EVAP Sensor, R&R Dash Light came on for air bag. Took to dealer who ran diagnostics and after working with Ford Motor found passenger seat module that communicates with module in dash was bad. Estimated cost $1,200 plus. Repair was declined by me. Vehicle developed a roar in the front end. Took to dealer said problem was tires, after doing an alignment. Went to tire dealer who replaced 4 tires at adjustment price. Went back to dealer then discovered wheel bearings bad and replaced | ||
| Feb 201469100 mi | Developed squeak in front suspension. Dealer said needed struts for both front wheels, at an estimate of $760.00. 2nd opinion from independent mechanic. Right front strut was loose. Tightened cost $67.00. No further problem. | ||
| Jun 201472000 miUS $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 | ||
| Jul 201472800 miUS $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 | ||
| May 201588000 miUS $276 | Replace right rear ABS wheel sensor | ||
| Jan 201682300 miUS $588 | Replace Power Steering Pressure Hose due to a leak.Replace Fluid Motor Mount worn and had to be replaced as was causing noise when operating. | ||
| Jun 201695000 miUS $666 | Noise in front end as if something loose or going to fall off but only occured after driving for 30-45 min. New struts on front suspension system | ||
| Aug 201695000 miUS $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. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Indiana, United States Oct 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Dec 201334000 miUS $1000 | instrument cluster failed. No fuel, temp, speedometer, tach, instruments. | ||
| May 201437000 mi | lost all function in dash. speedometer, gas gauge, tach etc. Replaced entire console. | ||
| Jul 201872000 miUS $1200 | Condenser had a bearing going out. Made a high pitch squeal noise. Replaced Condenser. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Illinois, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| May 201556000 miUS $700 | Power Take-Off Assembly (provides drive to rear wheels on AWD vehicle) | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Mar 2017120000 miUS $100 | Leaking transmission coolant line. Initially thought it needed to be replaced. Mechanic replaced hose instead. | ||
| Apr 2017120000 miUS $200 | Shaking at 50mph and above. Private mechanic said the tie rod ends were bad. The serious shaking stopped but I need an alignment now that should help it. Squeaking front end over bumps even worse when cold. Changed upper and lower control arms both sides. Problem solved | ||
| Mar 2018137000 miUS $100 | Resonator had a hole in it. Had it replaced. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States Dec 2015 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jan 201667000 miUS $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 | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jul 201146700 mi | Driveshaft repair | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Alberta, Canada Jul 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Aug 200931000 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 | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in New York, United States Jul 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Sep 201036000 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. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2009 | |||
| Apr 200916000 mi | Transmission hard down shift. Reprograming of the computer done. | ||
| Jul 200917000 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. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Manitoba, Canada May 2008 - Nov 2016 | |||
| Feb 200931000 mi | Front axels replaced. | ||
| Dec 2012130200 miC $300 | Left top tie rod replaced and a 4 wheel alignment. | ||
| Oct 2013149900 miC $1500 | Replace u joint and back driveshaft. | ||
| Nov 2013154380 miC $1800 | Front lower control arms needed to be replaced in addition to break work. | ||
| Jul 2014171000 miC $2500 | ECM quit | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Virginia, United States Jul 2007 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201375300 miUS $1200 | AWD device that transfers power to rear wheels needed to be replaced. | ||
| Mar 201593000 miUS $1100 | Ball joints on both front wheels were replaced. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Michigan, United States Sep 2007 - Nov 2009 | |||
| Sep 200838000 mi | Rear drive shaft rubbing, making noise. Was replaced and no charge to us. New Radio ordered - CD player malfunction | ||
| Mar 200943000 mi | Repeat of previous problem with Drive Shaft Bearing. Hopefully this will not repeat again. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in New Jersey, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 201014000 mi | The chrome on all 4 wheels was pitting and peeling. The dealership replaced all 4 rims at their expense. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Kentucky, United States Oct 2010 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Mar 201134000 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 | ||
| Apr 201135000 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 | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Rhode Island, United States Aug 2011 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Jul 201284000 miUS $366 | Both control arms. Right side. A squeaking sound coming the front end. | ||
| Sep 201399000 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. | ||
| Oct 201399300 miUS $1660 | The PTU replaced Power tran. Unit is going to be replaced 2 year warranty unlimited milage. | ||
| Jun 2014106000 miUS $100 | R&R Alternator Drive Belt. And Air Filter | ||
| Jul 2015117500 miUS $212 | Injector replaced. Check engine light came on. | ||
| Nov 2015121400 miUS $555 | Rims had leaks in them replaced all four of them. | ||
| Jun 2016128000 miUS $394 | Rear running lights out. Not the fuse. | ||
| Oct 2016132000 mi | I have a problem with braking system. I have applied the brake and it slows down. About 3 to 5 feet the brake goes right to the floor. I had an accident because of this problem. Is there any one that can help me? | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Illinois, United States Nov 2012 - Oct 2016 | |||
| Mar 2013106000 miUS $600 | Driveshaft support bearing failure. Support bearing repair requires complete driveshat replacement. New updated driveshaft was installed. | ||
| Dec 2015147000 miUS $664 | Brake pedal would go to the floor under moderate braking after the ABS system activated. After sitting for a time system returned to normal. The abs HCU was replaced which has so far solved the problem. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Ontario, Canada May 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Sep 201142160 miC $214 | Battery not fully charging 2 weeks after original warranty. Cost $225 with labor Music CD's not playing. Had to re-insert multiple times before they would play. Replacement covered under Extended Warranty | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Ontario, Canada Jan 2011 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Mar 201139060 mi | Drive shaft bearings. Parts ordered New drive shaft installed. | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Virginia, United States Nov 2010 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 201044616 miUS $37 | replaced manifold line to air conditioning compressor due to pin hole leak, also replace battery due to dead cell. Oil and Filter change | ||
| Oct 201050283 miUS $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. | ||
| Nov 201050950 mi | returned vehicle to carmax due to third tire loosing air, carmax fixed remaining rims that where corroded | ||
| Dec 201054000 mi | rear driveshaft support bearing replaced | ||
| Jun 2015113000 miUS $900 | Worn out bushings Valve under dash failed and heat and AC was mixed | ||
| Dec 2015120000 miUS $2300 | Leaking power steering hose and flush power steering fluid Passenger seat sensor failed | ||
| Jan 2017125300 miUS $800 | Auxiliary connection for radio stopped working | ||
| Jul 2017132000 miUS $650 | Air conditioning seals stopped working | ||
| Feb 2018143000 miUS $350 | Changed fuel injectors | ||
| Lincoln MKZ in Kansas, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 201372000 miUS $480 | the calipers were stuck, causing the transmission not to shift correctly, the calipers were replaced. | ||
| Sep 2014105000 miUS $315 | Drivers side front wheel bearing went out.. | ||
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