# \#mkz **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/mkz/6896.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [How do I know what's causing my oil leak?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-whats-causing-my-oil-leak/193075)
**Author:** [@Gmoney57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gmoney57)\ **Replies:** 116\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-do-i-know-whats-causing-my-oil-leak/193075 "2023-12-04T17:46:25Z")
I have a 2015 Lincoln MKZ with a 2.0 I4 turbo engine. For the past few months, I noticed under harder acceleration (such as driving up a steep hill) occasionally the engine would misfire, but then would immediately go ba… --- ## [Cleaning windscreen](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windscreen/182132)
**Author:** [@realgomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realgomer)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2022, 7:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cleaning-windscreen/182132 "2022-01-27T07:08:05Z")
I had some rust beginning on the driver’s door at the lower seam. $300 later it’s good as new. Unfortunately, it looks lie some overspray from another car in the shop landed on the windscreen Can one of those headlamp cl… --- ## [Dimming of dash lights when headlights come on](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dimming-of-dash-lights-when-headlights-come-on/181124)
**Author:** [@realgomer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/realgomer)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 7:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dimming-of-dash-lights-when-headlights-come-on/181124 "2023-07-12T07:56:48Z")
I have a 2014Lincoln MKZ. This problem exists in my wife’s Jeep Compass, My Saturn Sky Redline, and my wife’s former 2008 Toyota Matrix. Why on earth do the dash lights on care dim when the headlights come on? Especially… --- ## [Mushy brake pedal + ABS light + calipers won’t bleed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mushy-brake-pedal-abs-light-calipers-won-t-bleed/189704)
**Author:** [@USRPTVT](https://community.cartalk.com/u/USRPTVT)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2023, 8:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mushy-brake-pedal-abs-light-calipers-won-t-bleed/189704 "2023-03-26T20:41:12Z")
Not my car, but I’m working on a ‘08 Lincoln MKZ with brake issues. It’s got me thoroughly confused. The car was driving totally fine, then one day the brake pedal was suddenly quite soft compared to the day before. It … --- ## [Multiple O2 sensor failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-o2-sensor-failure/187256)
**Author:** [@mmcleodhss\_182900](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mmcleodhss_182900)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 2:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/multiple-o2-sensor-failure/187256 "2022-11-05T02:44:35Z")
After receiving service at my local dealership my valve cover was severely leaking oil. 3 quarts in 3 days… So, oil was leaking everywhere and was potentially being burned as well. 2 O2 sensors failed after the oil leak… --- ## [2011 Lincoln MKZ - engine speed dropped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mkz-engine-speed-dropped/185675)
**Author:** [@mukroc246](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mukroc246)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2022, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2011-lincoln-mkz-engine-speed-dropped/185675 "2022-08-07T00:02:07Z")
driving no warning engine speed drops to idle 600 rpm step on gas no response turn ignition off and restart car operated ok instrument panel showed a wrench no engine ck light. --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - any problems to know about?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-any-problems-to-know-about/185384)
**Author:** [@LamarrMyles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LamarrMyles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2022, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-any-problems-to-know-about/185384 "2022-07-21T20:26:41Z")
I’m planning to purchase an Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. what major problem does this car have? Thank You --- ## [2010 Lincoln MKZ - brake light comes on with headlights](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mkz-brake-light-comes-on-with-headlights/179035)
**Author:** [@tphilbrook](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tphilbrook)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-lincoln-mkz-brake-light-comes-on-with-headlights/179035 "2021-08-29T01:31:29Z")
brake light comes on with headlights --- ## [2018 Lincoln MKZ - loud back end noise](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkz-loud-back-end-noise/175325)
**Author:** [@EarnestinePolk](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EarnestinePolk)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2021, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-lincoln-mkz-loud-back-end-noise/175325 "2021-02-21T22:13:10Z")
The backend of my car make a very loud noise at times have you had this problem? --- ## [Small knock in the front end of 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-knock-in-the-front-end-of-2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/174632)
**Author:** [@jackson36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jackson36)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2021, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/small-knock-in-the-front-end-of-2011-lincoln-mkz-hybrid/174632 "2021-01-31T21:37:31Z")
Small knock front end --- ## [2007 Lincoln Mkz water pump went out](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-water-pump-went-out/169583)
**Author:** [@mjay776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mjay776)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 4:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-water-pump-went-out/169583 "2020-09-05T04:13:24Z")
My car started making a popping sound around the radiator and I saw that the expansion coolant tank was bubbling over. I noticed it wasn’t tightened on all the way from a friend messing with it without my knowledge. I wa… --- ## [2012 Lincoln MKZ - are the ball joints too old?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-are-the-ball-joints-too-old/167911)
**Author:** [@Carole51](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Carole51)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-lincoln-mkz-are-the-ball-joints-too-old/167911 "2020-07-28T18:51:57Z")
I have a 2012 Lincoln MKZ with 52,000 miles. When I drive down our very smooth street, the front end sounds like an oil drum full of croquet balls. The Lincoln dealer says I need new ball joints… $$$! I read that they sh… --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKZ - jerking transmission](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-jerking-transmission/166392)
**Author:** [@jimmieholmes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jimmieholmes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-jerking-transmission/166392 "2020-06-26T19:40:08Z")
transmission jerks into second gear --- ## [Rust along the bottom of 2016 Lincoln MKZ doors](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-along-the-bottom-of-2016-lincoln-mkz-doors/165259)
**Author:** [@KathleenDerouen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KathleenDerouen)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2020, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/rust-along-the-bottom-of-2016-lincoln-mkz-doors/165259 "2020-06-04T23:07:16Z")
Rust on bottom of car doors --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid - antifreeze odor in the vent](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-antifreeze-odor-in-the-vent/165265)
**Author:** [@J\_J](https://community.cartalk.com/u/J_J)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2020, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-hybrid-antifreeze-odor-in-the-vent/165265 "2020-06-03T22:09:07Z")
A strong odor coming from the passenger air vent which smells like antifreeze or fuel. When I take it to the dealer they say they don’t smell anything. --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKZ - GPS calculates very slowly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-gps-calculates-very-slowly/153924)
**Author:** [@Larsson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Larsson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2019, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-gps-calculates-very-slowly/153924 "2019-12-03T15:25:59Z")
gps is very slow in calculating route. I have installed the latest version & problem still persists. --- ## [2013 Lincoln MKZ pulls to the left](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-pulls-to-the-left/126715)
**Author:** [@EvaristeMikobi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EvaristeMikobi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2018, 12:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-lincoln-mkz-pulls-to-the-left/126715 "2018-10-14T00:16:11Z")
I have 2013 lINCOLN MKZ since last march 2017 it been working fine for a few month i had took it the shop for water leak, they said my water pump was bad, got a new one and the problem is gone until today, so now i have … --- ## [Is extended idle hard on a 2019 Lincoln MKZ?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-extended-idle-hard-on-a-2019-lincoln-mkz/124680)
**Author:** [@HerbertRSwarr](https://community.cartalk.com/u/HerbertRSwarr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2018, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/is-extended-idle-hard-on-a-2019-lincoln-mkz/124680 "2018-09-10T16:35:59Z")
Two times a month apart,I parked next to same late model Lincoln SUV with engine running AC on (90F) no one in car; still running aprox hour later! One month later same vehicle but owner was there when I came back from h… --- ## [Should I trust my oil life monitor?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trust-my-oil-life-monitor/122276)
**Author:** [@JonCherry](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JonCherry)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2018, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/should-i-trust-my-oil-life-monitor/122276 "2018-08-10T21:32:17Z")
Can I trust the oil life monitor on my 2017 Lincoln MKZ (which seems to say “change every 10K”), or should I change more frequently, like 5K like I’ve done on my other recent cars? Thanks. --- ## [2017 Lincoln MKZ rear mirror vibrates](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-rear-mirror-vibrates/122566)
**Author:** [@terry03](https://community.cartalk.com/u/terry03)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-lincoln-mkz-rear-mirror-vibrates/122566 "2018-08-09T13:28:06Z")
rear vie mirror vibrates and buzzes on rough roads --- ## [2007 Lincoln MKZ side mirrors don’t work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-side-mirrors-don-t-work/121820)
**Author:** [@JohnnyVickers](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnnyVickers)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2018, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-lincoln-mkz-side-mirrors-don-t-work/121820 "2018-07-28T23:28:37Z")
both side view mirrors don’t work. --- ## [2014 mkz fog light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mkz-fog-light/117088)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Smith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matthew_Smith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 10, 2018, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2014-mkz-fog-light/117088 "2018-05-10T21:14:14Z")
My wife was driving over 100 mph. Hit and killed those lovely animals known as a raccoon. Short story the little bas@@@@ took out the passenger fog light. I have tried going in through the wheel well. Not enough room… --- ## [Where's the cabin filter in a 2009 Lincoln MKZ?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-cabin-filter-in-a-2009-lincoln-mkz/115577)
**Author:** [@Jim08](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim08)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wheres-the-cabin-filter-in-a-2009-lincoln-mkz/115577 "2018-04-14T17:04:25Z")
Where is the cabin filter on a 2009 Lincoln MKZ --- ## [$10,000 for 2010 Lincoln MKZ with 30k miles in great condition. Is it a good deal?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-000-for-2010-lincoln-mkz-with-30k-miles-in-great-condition-is-it-a-good-deal/110987)
**Author:** [@mocs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mocs)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2018, 12:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/10-000-for-2010-lincoln-mkz-with-30k-miles-in-great-condition-is-it-a-good-deal/110987 "2018-01-06T00:34:00Z")
Hi all, I have an offer at $10,000 for 2010 Lincoln MKZ Select with 40k miles in great condition. Located in California. Is it a good deal? Any comment will be very appreciable. Thank you so much in advance. --- ## [Tuning Engine/computer to Maximize City MPG](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-engine-computer-to-maximize-city-mpg/60784)
**Author:** [@agbesq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/agbesq)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2011, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tuning-engine-computer-to-maximize-city-mpg/60784 "2011-02-02T17:08:35Z")
Most cars have their City MPG lower than their Highway MPG, but the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid lists Fuel economy: 41 city/36 hwy mpg . Is this higher city rating obtained through gear ratios, or computer tuning ? Is there… --- ## [07 lincoln w/3.5l motor humming wen running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-lincoln-w-3-5l-motor-humming-wen-running/46674)
**Author:** [@Diner\_man\_11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Diner_man_11)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/07-lincoln-w-3-5l-motor-humming-wen-running/46674 "2010-03-27T01:37:49Z")
wen motor is running im getting a humming noise wen steping on the gas --- ## [Brake pedal fade](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-fade/33385)
**Author:** [@mantle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mantle)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2009, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/brake-pedal-fade/33385 "2009-07-14T22:37:54Z")
My brake pedal will fade to the floor after a stop and sitting at a stop lite. The car stops fine. The dealership says this normal. All the training I have had in hydraulics says this is not normal. The dealership let me…