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Take it to another dealer and I'm sure they'll replace the dash under warranty. And the scratches and swirl marks came from the dealer washing the vehicle before it was delivered - they don't leave the factory that way. Also sounds like they didn't know how to fix it, either.
I myself posted my experience with a problem on our MKX back on 7/12/08. But after 14 months of ownership and roughly 21,000 miles, that isolated experience is fast fading against the overwhelming satisfaction from an otherwise flawless performance. We also continue to enjoy the comfort and still unique style of the MKX.
The factory fog lights really do nothing but light up... no help at all.
Wondering can I change the bulbs in the factory fog lights to something better or do I need to simply buy a new set of fog lights & bold on near the factory ones?
Thanks
It appears to be rusting all over the sides and rear but not on the hood. It looks like it is coming from under the paint but there is not chip in the paint, it just bleeds through. I have tried waxing but it comes right back, has anyone else had this problem.
Also have the issue with the seat not returning to the saved position when I put the key in. Seems to happen mostly when I park her on an incline, rear end down.
She nows wants me to pay the $410 repair bill. I water my lawn for approx. one hour 1 to 2 times per week depending on the amount of rainfall. Last summer was so rainy that I probably watered once or twice per month from July to September. The summer before was more normal but the car sat unused for 2 months. I use a rotary head sprinkler that is set on half circle directed away from the neighbor's home into my lawn area. I am also careful to watch the end of the spray that is does not catch the car but any change in water pressure or strong wind would probably get the lower portion of the car a little wet.
I did ask my mechanic about this and was told that the lawn watering would not have caused the problem. He thought maybe the Florida mechanic was referencing a commercial system that came on everyday (like a golf course or condo system) and hit the brakes constantly. His opinion was a combination of the car's low mileage, not being driven on a regular basis and salt air. Anyone have any thought about this? Thanks!
I need to set the passenger side at 60 degrees so it blows cold air not cool air. Is this normal?
My wife's lincoln MKS gets cold at 72 degrees, the temp blowing in on hers is 60 degrees until it hits desired temp of 72?
help The dealer says this is how the car is programmed and there is nothing he can do?
If the car is hot (85+) then any temp setting below 80 should give you very cold air (around 40-45 degrees F IIRC) in automatic mode and the fan should be on or close to max speed until it cools down.
One of my friends, has got this type of car. It's got a 4,6 ccm v8 benzin motor. The question is what kind of oil can I use when I'll change it? For example 10W-40, 5W-30, etc
Pls help me if you can!
Now it is in the shop again for another electrical issue. My wife says the starter won't kick in and makes a clicking sound. Anyone else out there iwth similar problems?? I think I may have a lemon!
Engine whinning at 38-40 mph from standing still position. Happens when car is shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear. Test drive with two different dlr mgrs...cannot hear. 3rd dlr rep acknowledges he can hear noise but it is a normal engine sound he has heard before. Nothing to do since performance not comprised and not a problem.Not normal to me. Never did this 7000 miles earlier. Everytime the vehicle accelerates and shifts gear this whine happens and I am annoyed. No one will address the whine.
Brakes make howling noise after car has been sitting for few hours and backed out of a parked position in cooler wet weather. Lasts a few seconds. Dlr has worked on rear rotors, clean e brake shoes and backing plates.....all this did not fix the howl. Waiting to hear what is next.
My driver power seat memory position does not work all the time. Expressed these concerns in first few months owning vehicle. Dlr could not duplicate was always the answer and told works fine. Not the case. Still does not work properly.
First car I have purchased in 20 years and not leased and needless to say I am not happy and very disappointed with my purchase.
I own a 2007 Lincoln MKX with 36,000 miles and for the year and mileage on the car i am experiencing too many problems for it to be normal. After having a Cadillac SRX and other crossovers before it, i feel as if the craftmanship of the MKX is not up to par. I figured i should turn to the real experts instead of the guys at the dealership who continually tell me that nothing is wrong with my vehicle...
Okay to start off my air conditioner/heating unit is completely messed up but that seems to be a problem with most owners of the MKX. In the summer time i would set my car at 68 degrees on auto and the air would not cool down. in addition it sounds as if the air conditioner is "pulsating" as if it is breathing "ehhhhh...ahhhhhh" and every now and then white smoke would come from the unit as if it was trying too hard to cool down. The worst is the smell i get from the unit. its not a burning rubber smell but almost like an exhaust/gas smell. It actually makes me sick and gives me a headache and i have to just turn off the air/heat whenever it starts to smell.
Also, now in the winter i am experiencing problems with my heating. I will set my car in the 70's and on the lowest level of the fan and i feel as if i am in a tanning bed. The heat is just coming out too hot. In addition i still have the smell issue.
Next, i have had my car in to the dealership 3 times now over my steering and suspension. My car seems to be all over the road. As im going down the parkway (which i do everyday for commuting purposes) i feel as if i have no control over the vehicle. When i go over bumps the car continues to bounce for some time after the fact. When i turn i hear a clicking coming from my tire and as i drive the clicking persists. And whenever i stop my whole steering wheel vibrates as do my pedals and even my seat sometimes (in addition the steering wheel turns right when hitting the brakes).
Other than those two major problems of course i also experience the loud cabin noise as if there is a problem with the lining, and there is a lot of rattling coming from my passenger seat area.
All in all i am very disappointed in the car and if i were not so upside down i would definitely get rid of it. I am the only person ever in the car and at 36000 miles the leather is starting to fade, and the fabric looks worn. The quality is just not there. To me it seems as if ford tried to make a luxury vehicle and failed miserably.
Can anyone please offer any incite on the problems i may be having so i can fix them once and for good and not be so miserable with my vehicle.
I would appreciate all help.
Just to explain my problem further. My wrench light came on at a stop sign in my neighborhood. When I tried to turn up a hill to head to my house, after being at a complete stop, my engine sounded like it was in neutral. I could never get the car to move forward. I ended up driving to my house in reverse. Luckily I was so close to home or it could have been a dangerous situation.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
Got a call a couple of hours later stating the cam phasers have failed and must be replaced. The service advisor stated this is a known problem and also happens with the Ford Edge. The solution involves removal of the engine and replacement of these phasers, which will take a couple of days. The good news is the car is under warranty (it has 35k miles) so this is covered and the dealer provided a loaner (base MKS sedan).
The service advisor says the engine will be "perfect" after the repair and they have done many of these. Makes me nervous, though.
Internet searches result in quite a few reports of this issue in Edge's, but I didn't find any for MKX's.
I'll post a follow up when we get it back.
The dealer repaired/replaced both cam phasers while they were in the engine rather than just fixing the one which was faulty. The dealer provided a loaner vehicle (a 2011 MKS sedan) for the duration of the repair, which took longer than they expected due to the New Year holiday weekend. This delay was not an issue for us at all......we had the loaner to drive and I would rather have them keep the car and do it right instead of rushing the repair.
Overall the repair experience was a good one, and the dealer service center was easy to work with. Of course it would have been better if the issue hadn't happened at all, but it seems to be resolved.
I've had the car since the beginning of December and so far am really enjoying it. Aside from this issue and a minor annoyance with the Sirius Radio (it needs to go into shop to get the Sirius stations updated), I have really enjoyed the car. Very comfortable and lots of oomph when needed with that 305 hp engine.
Thanks
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Originally the dealership said it was the sensors and now they are now saying its more (I don't understand the details) and its at $3,000 dollars now.
I'm not happy about this considering I am the original owner and this goes to the Dealer for every service needed.
I'm curious about the lemon law and if this would work? I live in Kansas (KC Metro)