Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the driveshaft (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Lincoln MKZ

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
4
Driveshaft problems
1
Transmission Failure problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Lincoln MKZ

The Power Train problem

Vehicle is awd, part is transfer case/power transfer unit. Many issues from customers online and what was marketed as a lifetime part was changed to maintenance at 30,000 miles since the amount of gear oil is minuscule and the heat this part has to contend with is extreme due to location.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

The vehicle sounds like it has a flat tire and has a bad vibration inside the car. It does it during motion and when stopping. Seem to be bad when its cold. Upon inspection it was found that the driveshaft needed to be replaced dur to bad carrier bearings. This is a awd car.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

After repairing brakes at my cost many times now they are recalled. I had to replace the Lincoln wheels at my cost after researching that many problems were reported. Also with only 65,000 miles on my car my transmission is out. I have had many electrical issues.   Read details...


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