Lincoln Warranty Options

Although most Lincolns are based on Ford products, its vehicles come with the longer warranty associated with luxury cars. Owners are covered by a four-year or 50,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty and powertrain protection for six years or 70,000 miles. Keep in mind, these safeguards begin when the car first leaves the dealership. So, long-time owners or those buying a second-hand Lincoln aren’t likely to have a factory warranty. Endurance Warranty offers contratos de servicio de vehículos (also called auto protection plans) to provide coverage in these situations.

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  While the Lincoln MKZ sedan and crossovers like the MKC and MKX are no longer in production, these models are still popular in the used car market. Adding extended garantía del auto coverage to a discontinued nameplate can provide peace of mind and predictable ownership costs.

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Lincoln Reliability

A Informes de los consumidores study placed Lincoln in the middle of the pack (13th) among 26 brands for used car reliability. These mediocre results might be troubling for some owners or potential Lincoln buyers. A look at specific Lincoln models can provide greater insight into this brand’s dependability.

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  While older Lincoln Navigators (2007-2008 and 2009-2010) have a “great” quality and reliability rating from J.D. Power, information is harder to come by for later editions of this luxury SUV, which share a platform with the Ford Expedition. Only a handful of model years were assessed, leading to “average” rankings. J.D. Power didn’t rate the Navigator L, the stretched version of the full-size Navigator. After a long absence, the Lincoln Aviator midsize SUV returned to the company’s lineup for the 2020 model year. J.D. Power reliability rankings are inconsistent, ranging from “fair” (2020) to average (2021, 2023) to “great” (2022).

  The two-row Lincoln Nautilus crossover joined the stable for 2019, mainly earning great reliability ratings from J.D. Power. However, the 2024 and 2025 editions have fair scores. The Lincoln Corsair, another newcomer, started with average ratings for 2020 and 2021, but improved with great reliability scores for most of the more recent years. The Corsair’s predecessor, the MKC, earned average reliability status from 2015 through 2017, rising to great for 2018 and 2019.

  The Lincoln MKZ, the company’s last mid-sized sedan, earns mostly excellent quality and reliability ratings from J.D. Power. Notably, the 2008 model year is cited for its “best” score in these areas.

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Lincoln Maintenance Costs

On average, Lincoln owners can expect to pay $879 for annual maintenance costs. That’s 13% more than that of Ford owners, but luxury cars are known for having higher service and parts prices. Meanwhile, the typical Cadillac owner pays $783, while the Lexus yearly upkeep average is $551. However, Lincolns are less expensive to keep on the road than the three German luxury brands: Audi ($987), BMW ($968), and Mercedes-Benz ($908).*

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  Looking at the average annual maintenance costs for specific Lincoln models reveals that the MKC ($853), MKX ($811), and MKZ ($831) hover close to the brand’s average ($879). Meanwhile, the Continental ($513) and Aviator ($626) have below-average upkeep bills, as the Navigator ($1,089) comes in with much higher expenses.*

Common Repairs for Lincoln Vehicles

Because Lincoln shares many platforms and parts with Fords, if there’s a Ford problem, then corresponding Lincolns usually share the same issues. At the top of the list are the coolant leaks and overheating that can occur in older Lincolns with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. These powerplants were equally problematic in Ford Escapes and Fusions. Similar problems with the turbocharged 2.3-liter engine have also been reported.

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  Given Lincoln’s long history and extensive model lineup, typical service work can vary. An owner may need to replace the fuel tank ($1,100-$1,250) or brake booster ($800-$1,100). Repairs can also involve installing a new thermostat ($1,000-$1,100) or ABS control module ($950-$1,150). Some models have particularly pricey repairs, such as replacing the timing chain tensioner ($4,027-$5,672) in an Aviator or swapping out a defective oil pump ($2,300-$3,250) in a Navigator.*

Lincoln Buyer’s Guides

Staying informed about Lincoln reliability ratings, maintenance costs, and common repairs can make the shopping process smoother. Check out the articles below for more about Lincoln models.

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*Los precios de reparación son estimaciones de ReparadorPal y puede variar según el modelo, el año, la ubicación y el taller. Siempre confirme los costos actuales con su proveedor de servicios o concesionario.