2010 Lincoln MKZ suspention

ANSWER : Hello – unfortunately, this is not a service YourMechanic can offer at this time. Thanks for thinking of us though!

ANSWER : Hello – no, the Navigator is built on the very large SUV platform build by Ford (Expedition), whereas the Aviator is built on the Ford Explorer/Mercury Mountaineer platform. If you are having problems with finding shocks and struts for your Lincoln Aviator, look at those part for the same model year for Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer. They will interchange, although they may ride slightly stiffer. Those components for the Navigator will not interchange. For assistance with this, I recommend strut/shock replacement performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, and make this repair for you.

ANSWER : From your description, it sounds like something in the suspension may have broken from age. If the vehicle is sitting lower, it could possible be a coil spring. The function of the springs is to carry the weight of the vehicle and maintain proper height. While not an everyday occurrence, coil springs can break with age. With the height being effected, a broken spring may very well be the culprit. Other possibility could be a ball joint. The ball joints connect the wheel hub to the upper and lower suspension components like an upper or lower control arm. If one breaks, the height can be effected as well.
The vehicle should certainly not be driven until a certified technician inspects the suspension system.

ANSWER : Hi there – unfortunately, the high repair estimate for a water pump for this engine is legitimate. The water pump is driven by the timing chain, which means MUCH more disassembly is required, with all the headaches, and special tools required for resetting the cam timing, etc. Since the engine sits sideways (transverse) in this model, access to the "front" of the engine (passenger side of the vehicle) is non-existent, removing the engine is arguably a better approach for this job. YES, if you’re doing the water pump, do anything that even remotely looks like it needs attention for the cam timing gear. It will save money later on by avoiding repeated high labor cost. I recommend a water pump replacement and a timing chain service performed by a mobile, professional mechanic, such as one from YourMechanic, who will come to your location, diagnose this problem, and give you an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.

ANSWER : Hi there. Unfortunately this vehicle will only work with the doors locking when putting the vehicle into drive and unlocking in park. There is no way for this to happen when putting the vehicle into drive. It can possibly be done with some rewiring of the circuits, but I would not recommend this as it would cause other issues.

ANSWER : The vehicles are only a couple of years apart, the bodes are similar and the engine choices are the same so they probably still share many components. You can do a search for parts between the two vehicles to see if the resulting part numbers match, then you can say for sure that the parts used are the same. For the best results to any repairs, replace the old worn parts with new ones of the proper fit for the correct year, make and model vehicle the parts are being applied to. Consider hiring an experienced technician like one from YourMechanic who can come out and perform these services for you.

ANSWER : Hi there. P0008 is a generic OBD-II code indicating an issue with the engine control module (ECM) detecting a variation in the mechanical timing between the crankshaft and bank 1 camshaft. The ECM uses sensors to detect the position of the crankshaft and camshaft(s). From these sensor signals, the ECM controls ignition and fuel timing under various speeds and loads. Although it is possible the timing chain might be damaged, this is highly unlikely. It is probable that the issue is caused by a faulty crankshaft or camshaft position sensor. To correctly diagnose this issue, a detailed inspection would be required; but replacing the timing chain and internal components along with it could be costly.

ANSWER : I would recommend having your wheel balance checked. Often times vibrations, such as those you are experiencing on your Lincoln MKZ, can occur while driving if the wheel balance of any of the wheels is out of specification by more than half an ounce. During the wheel balance check, I would also recommend that you have your suspension and brakes checked while the wheels are off.

This will ensure that the cause of the problem gets found even if the wheel balance turns out not to be the issue. Other issues that may occur would be warped rotors or loose suspension parts. If either one of these issues exist, the vehicle will not be safe to drive and the issue should be resolved as soon as possible. I suggest having the brakes, steering, and suspension inspected by a certified technician from YourMechanic before moving forward with a repair.