2008 Lincoln MKZ Transmission and drivetrain Problems

“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. It is clear that major issues is on the this model year. While driving my transmission failed. I towed the car to dealership and they want to now charge 4400.00 for the transmission. I am out of money with this vehicle and it was clearly poorly manufactured.”

“Check engine light went on .. Took to tech .. Timing issues .. Further examination reveled water pump leaking, timing chain stretched on one side .. Result required water pump replacement, timing chain replacement, replacement of right bank phaser and secondary chain and tentioner, replaced upper chain guides, replaced crank/sprocket. Total cost of repairs $2775.23 .. Mileage 88245 .. Detailed invoice from repair shop is available.”

“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.”

“I experienced unintended acceleration upon entering a highway. The vehicle accelerated normally in first gear, but upon shifting into second gear, acceleration exceeded pedal input, as though the cruise control 'Resume' function had activated. Acceleration continued with my foot completely off the accelerator pedal and with full brake application. The event stopped when I kicked the accelerator pedal, suddenly, to full deflection, and engine operation returned to normal. I experienced three separate occurrences of this problem within a few hours. …”

“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. Car becomes undriveable very quickly and is very dangerous. A leak began and due to small amount of oil it starts to grind, jerk and tires won’t move very rapidly. Extremely dangerous! Instead of a change it should be a recall. …”