Power Train Related Problems of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ

Table 1 shows four common power train related problems of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ. The number one most common problem is related to the transmission fluid leaking (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the transmission solenoid (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Lincoln MKZ


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2015 Lincoln MKZ

The Transmission Fluid Leaking problem

Transmission hard shift from 1-2 and 3-4, started experiencing problem approximately 24,000 mi have taken to dealership twice(once in Feb for 4 days) and second time in Mar for 7 days), first time said it was leaking fluid and replaced "o" ring.   Read details...

The Transmission Solenoid problem

Shifting from gears 1-2 and 3-4 are hard and/or delayed. Shifting from 1-2 is so hard that you have to stiffen your neck muscles to prevent an uncomfortable head and neck movement. The only time this isn't experienced is with 80% or more throttle applied.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

Transmission makes unusually loud revving noise when the gas engine takes over for the electric motor. If you are on an entrance ramp to a freeway and apply 1/2 peddle or more to merge onto freeway, it has a very noisy rev (trans) noise.   Read details...


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