Lincoln MKZ Brake Warning Light: Meaning, Causes, + How to Fix

Your Lincoln MKZ‘s brake light indicator is there to inform you of an issue with your car’s brake system. It is a light different from the anti-lock brake system, which has its own ABS warning light.  The brake light indicates a problem with the physical braking system itself. Check the Emergency Brake First If you … Read more

Lincoln MKZ Rough Idle → Causes & Diagnosis

If you own a Lincoln MKZ and it’s idling rough, you may be feeling frustrated. In this article, we’ll look at some of the most common causes of a rough idle in the MKZ and how to fix the problem.  The most common cause of a rough idle is misfiring. What an Engine Needs to … Read more

Lincoln MKZ: ABS Light Meaning, Diagnosis, + How to Fix

Your Lincoln MKZ’s ABS Light comes on when it fails a self-diagnostic cycle.  When on, it indicates that your car does not have Anti-Lock brakes and the safety they provide. Your MKZ’s ABS system uses a system of sensors to determine wheel speed when braking.  If one of the wheels starts to lock up, it’ll … Read more

Lincoln MKZ:  Reduced Engine Power Diagnosis

  One of the most annoying things that can happen when we are driving our vehicles is when we get the reduced engine power light.  Most of the time, reduced engine power doesn’t make commuting home possible since the max speed your Lincoln MKZ will reach is not going to be enough to keep you … Read more

Lincoln MKZ: Black Exhaust Smoke → Symptoms & Diagnosis

Black smoke coming from your Lincoln MKZ’s exhaust is definitely a concerning problem.  Different colored exhaust can mean different things.  Black smoke is typically of greater concern than white smoke. Dark black smoke coming from the exhaust of your MKZ indicates that there could be a serious engine problem, and indicates that the air/fuel mixture … Read more

Lincoln MKZ Engine Knocking Causes + How to Fix

One of the most alarming sounds you can hear from your Lincoln MKZ is the engine knocking. Unfortunately, an engine knock can be a sign of significant engine problems. The first thing you should do is check your MKZ’s oil. If it’s low, fill it up. If it appears frothy, there may be coolant getting into … Read more

Lincoln MKZ: Bad MAF Sensor → Symptoms & Causes

  The mass airflow sensor (commonly abbreviated to MAF) is one of the most important engine management sensors.  A bad mass airflow sensor can leave your Lincoln MKZ’s engine running rough, or even inoperable. A MAF sensor measures the density of the air entering the intake manifold.  It passes this information onto your MKZ’s ECU. … Read more

Lincoln MKZ Speedometer Not Working: Causes + How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient things that can happen to your Lincoln MKZ is when the speedometer stops working.  You don’t realize how much you look at the thing until it’s always sitting at 0 MPH while driving down the road.   If your car’s speedometer is not working, it’s usually caused by an issue with … Read more

Lincoln MKZ AC Not Cooling:  Why and How to Fix

One of the most inconvenient vehicular problems is when the A/C won’t blow cold air. If your Lincoln MKZ isn’t keeping you cool, we’ve outlined some of the most common reasons why this might be happening. It is entirely possible for your MKZ’s heater to work just fine even when the air conditioner is blowing … Read more