2010 Lincoln MKZ 3.5L from North America

Summary:

A comfortable and reliable vehicle

Faults:

Strut assembly (front) replaced at 188,000 km (M+L) - $350.00.

Transmission coolant line replaced at 192,000 km (M+L) - $180.00.

Battery replaced (was still original) at 209,000 km - $160.00.

Fog light repaired (bulb + wires messed up by P.O.) at 215,000 km - $200.00.

TOTAL: $890.00.

General Comments:

Comfort and road dynamics are the same, if not better than my previous car (MB E430).

Reliability much, much better than E430, which was a subject of my review in a separate, dedicated section. The MKZ was not my first choice; a 2001 Continental and/or 2010 Town Car were. However, I have no regrets. The car is used mostly for highway commuting to work (150 km/day) and occasional trips with my wife to the capitals Ottawa or Pittsburgh (approx. 600 km). Long trips with factory installed multiple speakers are relaxing. Fog lights are definitely great during the fall and winter travels. Seats are comfortable, especially cooled ones.

Average maintenance cost from the day of purchase (excluding oil replacement) is $890.00 / 38,000km = $0.02/km.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 9th July, 2019

2007 Lincoln MKZ from North America

Summary:

Lots of repairs once the loan is paid off

Faults:

Rims don’t hold air so they needed refinishing ($200 per rim).

Airbag recall and airbag light is on.

Suspension noise because parts need replacing.

Seized brake caliper.

Rear defroster.

General Comments:

Once I finished paying off the car, lots of things started breaking. It needs ball joints and control arms replaced ($1400). I had one hub assembly replaced ($400) because the wheel was making a wobbly wheel sound.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd April, 2019

23rd Apr 2019, 19:30

Your title summary is misleading. You did not buy the car new and pay it off in 3-4 years -- you bought it 11 years old with 250K km on it. Any car that old, with that much mileage, is going to need repairs, perhaps a lot, depending on how it was maintained previously!

23rd Apr 2019, 19:40

Put some RTV silicone around the bead of the tires and remount them. Any shop with a tire changer can do it. Sure beats having the rims redone at $200 a piece.

24th Apr 2019, 18:57

Who finances an 11-year old car? Must have been a B-H/P-H lot.

20th Oct 2020, 20:46

Have owned many many Mercedes, BMW, and Lexus, I absolutely love, love my 19 Lincoln MKZ!!! By far the most car for the money, and FORGET the $600-$2000 regular maintenance service... have the 2.0L FWD. First one since an Audi. Little getting used to vs RWD, but keeping equal PSI in the front tires makes torque steer minimal on acceleration. Bought in April of 2020 with 1900 miles. Have 13k super comfortable trouble free miles. Just change the oil with full synthetic high detergent oil (use Valvoline max life). Drive one (like several days) before you buy any other luxury mid size. I believe you will be as happy as I am knowing you're safe, skipping gas pumps and crazy high service. Lincoln offers the same convenience (Lincoln my way ap) as the Germans, but with little if any charge. What a wonderful automobile!!

2013 Lincoln MKZ Ecoboost Select 2.0L turbo from North America

Summary:

Smooth, comfortable and competent

Faults:

Rear shocks clattered - dealer replaced under warranty.

Stereo amplifier malfunction - dealer replaced under warranty.

General Comments:

A smooth, efficient, comfortable and stylish car. Handles exceptionally well, not what you'd expect from a company that used to sell Town Cars. Extremely comfortable and quiet over long trips, sips fuel and the 11 speaker stereo is fantastic!

Many compliments on the car's appearance, which looks new despite its 4 years of age.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 26th June, 2017

27th Jun 2017, 21:43

"not what you'd expect from a company that used to sell Town Cars"

Question is, can the MKZ withstand the test of time, high mileage and reliability that a Town Car is capable of?

2007 Lincoln MKZ 3.5 from North America

Summary:

Too expensive to own for the average driver

Faults:

All wheel drive power transfer unit failed at under 130k.

Rear wheel driveshaft failed at under 90k.

One ignition coil failed at 80k.

Wire corroded and failed under fuse box in engine compartment (poor design).

Rotors and brake pads have been replaced twice.

Emission control valve failed at 130k.

Required repaint on hood and around the front windshield at 6 years 9 (100k).

General Comments:

This car had never seen winter until I purchased it coming off lease and had always been dealer serviced. I am a maintenance fanatic, and on purchase rustproofed and did a complete bumper to bumper service of the vehicle.

It was driven year round by my wife for 4 years until she felt that it was time to buy a new vehicle; bought a new all wheel drive Toyota as she did not feel that another Lincoln was worth the money, and I agreed.

I am now driving the car as a winter vehicle only, as I feel that I will only get my money's worth if I can make this car last; it at the moment has very little rust because of extreme maintenance, and mechanically is adequate, but there is a noise coming from the back that I think is a half shaft constant velocity joint failing at 140k, which is really an unacceptable failure. Previous mechanical failures pointed to manufacture defects which Ford would not acknowledge, and the local dealer didn't help or care.

The quality of this car does not justify the price tag; it would be a good buy at about half of the price tag so you could afford the repair costs. Would not recommend this car to anyone who is not able to do their own work and get good prices on repair parts.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 2nd March, 2016