Power Train Problems of Lincoln MKZ

Lincoln MKZ owners have reported 91 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 13 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (71 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission torque converter (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Lincoln MKZ

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the torque converter, flex plate, and transmission fluid pump were   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

The contact owns a 2017 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that while driving at speeds above 30 mph, there was a rumbling sound and vibration coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who informed the contact that the transmission torque converter was inoperable   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

Tl the contact owns a 2018 Lincoln Mkz. The contact stated that the transmission failed. The contact switched gears and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle rolled and stopped in the middle of the road. The contact restarted the engine and the vehicle was able to drive off.   Read details...

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 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

After reading about the numerous complaints about this vehicles transmission issues I have decided to come here. The pcm and tcm need to be changed in the vehicle. Causing rough shifts from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to 4th which essentially will cause you to replace the transmission because of the damage   Read details...




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