Lincoln MKZ transmission problems
67 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.
Key facts
1,655 owner complaints analyzed
32 distinct recall campaigns
63,986 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 to 2020 model years. Data snapshot: . 730 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Transmission and shifting evidence
67 of 1,655 complaints match this topic (4.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10444703 · 2012-01-20 (January 20, 2012)
THE LINCOLN WAS TAKEN TO A FORD DEALER FOR A WHINNING NOISE AND SMELL OF NATURAL GAS WHEN CAR IS COLD. DEALER INDICATED IT WAS NOISE FROM SCORED ROTORS. ON JANUARY 18,2012 SOUND GREW WORSE AND SOUNDED LIKE PARTS WERE GRINDING. TOOK TO A DEALER AND THE DEALER INDICATED THE TRANSFER CASE WAS FAILING, PARTS WERE DISENTEGRATING IN CASE (CALLED IT A PLU). THE RECOMMENDATION WAS NOT TO DRIVE BECAUSE DANGEROUS IF FAILS AND COULD ALSO REQUIRE NEW TRANSMISSION. *TT
Owner-reported narrative. 126,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10444703 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10619064 · 2014-08-05 (August 5, 2014)
WHEN YOU ARE SLOWING DOWN FROM A SPEED OF 30 OR OVER YOU CAN FEEL THE TRANSMISSION KICK. WHEN YOU ARE STOPPING FROM REGULAR ROAD SPEEDS AND OR HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE TRANSMISSION FEELS LIKE IT IS KICKING. BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT IS YOU STOP AND THEN YOU FEEL A BUMP. IT IS NOT NORMAL. FEELS ALMOST LIKE A VERY HARD DOWN SHIFT ONLY BY THAT POINT YOU ARE ALREADY STOPPED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 65,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10619064 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10766320 · 2015-09-21 (September 21, 2015)
WHILE ENTERING ACCESS RAMP TO HIGHWAY, AT APPROX 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED HARD AND I NOTICED THE TACHOMETER RISE TO 4000RPM AND STAY AT THAT LEVEL. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT. I DID MANAGE TO ENTER THE HIGHWAY BUT THE HIGHEST SPEED I COULD GARNER WAS 55MPH ALL THE WHILE THE TACH STAYED AT 4-5000 RPM AND CONTINUED TO RACE. SINCE THAT TIME, I HAVE NOTICED LEAKING FLUIDS FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND INFORMED THAT I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION.
Owner-reported narrative. 164,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10766320 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11563457 · 2024-01-04 (January 4, 2024)
The contact owns a 2007 Lincoln MKZ. The contact stated that after having the rotors replaced, while driving approximately 30 MPH and attempting to stop the vehicle, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The vehicle coasted before coming to a complete stop. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that there was a grinding sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while reversing. Additionally, was a slight delay while shifting gear. The contact also stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. …
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11563457 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10300470 · 2010-01-20 (January 20, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LINCOLN MKZ. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND THE VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN SLIGHTLY AND DID NOT STOP COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT MADE A RIGHT TURN, ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AGAIN AND FORCED THE GEAR SHIFT INTO PARK TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LINCOLN DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE DEALER W…
Owner-reported narrative. 144,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10300470 at NHTSA ↗