Lincoln MKX

mkxawd

Sorry ... But I applaud Lincoln for not using Xenon on the MKX. Too expensive, more expensive to replace and you said it, terrible for oncoming drivers. Interesting that you already know that and obviously don't care.. Halogens are fine especially if you get the adaptive lights that turn a few degrees depending on the direction you are turning the wheel.... However, I will say, if these spotlights are not going away, Lincoln should at least offer them as an option to keep up with the competition. I'm extremely happy with my MKX. I've only put a few hundred miles on it so far ..

akirby

Sync is standard for 2008 models and will not only give you bluetooth calling and answering but it will also do text messages by voice and interface with your ipod, zune or most any other mp3 player with voice controls.

verdugo

Thanks for the reply. I didn't mean to imply that I didn't care about blinding incoming drivers. I just didn't want this to become a debate. I was looking for information.

I've had my Passat Wagon for a bit under a year, and I've only had a couple of drivers flash their high beams. I think it helps if the Xenon lights are self-levelling.

And like you said, the competition offers them. I'm ok with paying extra for them, but I think adaptive halogens are a good comprise.

mschmal

The voice activated nav is available for 2008.

I wonder if adding the visteon Blue Tooth unit would give you voice activated nav as well.

Mark.

akirby

Doubtful - it's a feature of the Nav system itself.

avlv

Had it installed friday; Covers well but it is a little bit of a pain hooking up. To a previous question you do have to unhook it and take it off at least have the rear seats before folding down the rear seats. It does fold nice so you can tuck it behind the rear seats using the two hinged panels If someone can advise how to upload photos I will attempt it.

mkxawd

Thanks for the followup ....

mschmal

the unit looks like its setup for voice activation but there is no mic.

akirby

The bluetooth add-on must have a mic somewhere, but if the existing Nav system doesn't have voice commands then adding the bluetooth module won't change that. I'm pretty sure the Nav systems in the 2008 models with voice command are different than the current 07 models.

walme

Love my MKX in almost all respects. But I was surprised by the blandness of the media screen - only black and white with an occasional spot of yellow. It really makes the dash look drab when it's on instead of the navigation system maps. Actually, at first I thought there must be something broken; I couldn't believe that the color would be so vibrant on the nav system screen and so blah on the media screen.

avlv

2008 brochure can be downloaded from Lincoln it shows pictures of the cargo cover & bumper protector lincolnaccessories.com

belfast

cant seem to find this catalog do you have an exact address. thanks

texases

Recent blog regarding the Edge said the A/C was weak and hard to direct. Is this the case for the MKX? I'm about to dump a Suburban that has had poor A/C for years (not good in Dallas!) and I don't want to have the same problem (MKX is about #1 on my list of replacements).

brendaboo

I live in central Florida and man are we having a hot summer. I have no problem with the A/C at all. My car is parked in the sun all day and it cools very quickly and the cooled seats are wonderful. The A/C is much better than my previous car, a Chrysler 300M. Of course I opted not to get the sun roof here in Florida and I'm sure that makes a difference.

avlv

http://www.lincolnaccessories.com/fas/b2c/download_catalog.asp

texases

Thanks - I was hoping for a southerner's view on it. And we won't be getting the sunroof either - headroom was my reason, but you just gave me another good one!

edit: p.s. - after looking at interior photos, I understand why the MKX would be different (and better) than the Edge - the vents are entirely different, nice and high, easily directed.

akirby

Plus the cooled seats would make up for any airflow problem.

hardhawk

Unlike the sunroofs in other cars, the MKX model goes UP and then slides back on the outside of the car. I am 6'4" and sunroofs never work for me, but the MKX was no problem. The giant sunroof really makes the car and it has the power sliding sunshades to keep the sun out when it is hot.

floridasand

We also live in Central Florida and opted not to get the sun roof because of the heat. (We also have a convertible if it ever cools off here) The A/C works well, both in the front and back seat. Cooled seats are really nice in a warm climate. We are in the process of trying to find a reputable window tinter. We have the medium camel interior and would like to find a solution for keeping out some of the sun glare. Because of the slanted front windshield, it seems way more sun comes in than from our previous vehicle, an Escalade. Does anyone have experience with window tinting the allowable portion of the windshield and also the side windows? Re: the side windows, does tinting obscure seeing clearly out of the rear view mirrors?

brendaboo

The first thing I did was to get the front side windows and the strip on the windshield tinted. The difference is unbelievable and took care of the problem of glare and heat. Before the tinting I felt like my arms were getting sunburned. I used the darkest the law allows but did have them go a few inches below the "line" on the windshield. The strip on the windshield is 10" and is perfect. I highly recommend getting the tinting in the hot states! Best $75.00 I ever spent.

belfast

anyone change the bulbs for the 'white light' if so what is involved?
tk :confuse: s, Belfast

floridasand

Thanks, brendaboo. I have a few questions, please. 1. How is the visibility out of the tinted side windows at night, particularly relative to seeing through the rear-view mirrors (auto-dimming?)? 2. Did you have the front windshield tint installed on the inside of the glass or the outside? If inside, does it mess anything up re: the dots up top that seem to have something to do with the antenna. 3. Since we also live in Central Florida, could you please tell me the name of the company who did yours? Thanks.

brendaboo

I havn't had any visual problems at all since the tinting. I'm extremely pleased. The tint on the windshield is inside and I have no problems with it either. Plant City Window Tinting is the company that installed it. They did a wonderful job. I can't post their phone number but you can easily get it. I tried to send it to you but was told it wasn't allowed. I can understand that. They are in Plant City on Collins Street. Let me know if you're pleased with your results. Good Luck!

nvbanker

I'm in Gainesville in the wintertime. I had a Lexus tinted once - and regretted it until the day I sold it. Could not see out of the car at night, and that always bothered me. Daytime it was great. YMMV, but I had serious night-vision concerns. New Lexus has back up camera, solves most of the night vision problem.

avlv

Anyone know why Lincoln switched tires on the MKX to Michelins?

akirby

Better stopping distance.

verdugo

I know that winter is still far away, but I was wondering if anybody could tell me what kind of winter tires they put on their MKX?

I will be driving to Lake Tahoe and Caltrans will make you put chains in R2 conditions (which happen quite often) unless you have AWD *and* snow tires.

Thanks in advance.

Angel

mkxawd

Interesting.. After many years of having Grand Marquis' I switched to an MKX this year. My Grand Marquis' always had Michelin tires out of the showroom. I switch to the more expensive MKX and the Michelins turn into Continentals. :confuse: Yea I know... Cost cutting .. But they figured out they were wrong..

Oh well... I still think the MKX is a terrific car...

berniemavis

When it's hot my sun roof will sometimes not open when you first depress (mash) the button. When you then "play" with it (the button) back and forth it will open. To show it's displeasure it will growl while opening.
As well my mileage is nothing to write home about!

Bernie

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Have the dealer fix it. It should perform no differently at any temperature. Doesn't suggest that yours was well-built, but maybe it is an anomoly.

belfast

My 2007 MKX went into the shop today for "adjustments" to the roof. the shop foreman just called they will have the MKX for at least 4 days. They have been instructed by Ford to strip it down then work with their engineers to solve the same problem you are having. Sounds like they have a major problem on their hands. Will keep you informed.

MY roof opened then you prayed it did not rain or you did not have to park it in a public place----the roof only partially closed most of the time or sometimes it ground itself closed and it has already gone through a new top closer motor. Belfast

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Yikes! This is not a problem the MKX should be having. Sun/moon roofs are old, tried and true technology now.

texases

Problem is, they're trying to make them huge, which means more critical alignment and greater chance for binding, etc. The long term SRX review had one entry discussing a similar problem with that Caddy. Yet another reason I don't buy cars with sunroofs.

jeyhoe

The new Land Rover LR2 has a big sunroof and they're starting to have similar problems with it. Great.

I've had sunroofs in 5 cars and never had a problem. Knock wud.

belfast

Got the unit back today,with please don't use the roof. All new rails and cables and another new motor are being sent fron Lincoln USA. Sure hope this is the final cure.
Our dealer Kelowna Ford Lincoln has been excellent in the service end, the dealership shop foreman has kept us informed of all work and the dealership owner supplied us witha new F150 4x4 for our use during all these fixes.
Feels good haveing a dealership that cares about its customers.
Belfast

PS I had the unit undercoated with that heavy black tar lile material,beleive it or not the MKX is even quieter.

stever

Feels good having a dealership that cares about its customers.

Please check out the Dealer Ratings and Reviews and let everyone know about your good dealer.

nvbanker

Feels good haveing a dealership that cares about its customers

Doesn't it? I'll tell ya, the dealer was the #1 reason I drove Lincolns for 16 years. The cars were reason #2.

berniemavis

Interestingly, if you contact Lincoln Customer Relations they will tell you that they are NOT AWARE of any problems with the sunroof. At least that is what I was told yesterday when I called. I will not take it to a dealer until they have a FIX for the problem.....no way are they going to have my car for 3-4 days to PLAY AROUND with.

Bernie

nvbanker

Of course they don't. They will never admit there is a problem, could be sued.

Give them the car, let them fix it. They're trying to help you. Just get a loaner from them.

berniemavis

I'd rather wait for them to resolve the issue first....then have them FIX mine, thanks.

Bernie

brendaboo

I don't have a rattle but I do have a problem with the seat returning to the proper position. Anyone else?

wyo45

I have noticed that occasionally when I start the car my seat does not return to the programmed position. When I try to move the seat (hit "1") the memory position has been lost. The only explanation I can think of is that somehow I accidently hit the seat reset button.

Brendaboo, is your problem similar?

wyo45

The satin nickel trim on the driver's side armrest is scratching and chipping terribly. I generally think I am quite careful, but noticed that my watch band much be creating these scratches on the armrest trim. I don't notice this anywhere else, but the other trim get very little use.

I will take this back to the dealer to have this replaced. I hope it is defective and not indictative of the durability of this trim.

Has anyone had this problem?

belfast

Can't seem to pin down who is the manfactuer for the nav sys and what model no. is it
any help thanks, Belfast

brendaboo

That is exactly the problem I have wyo45. Like you, I thought it might have been something I did or didn't do. Now I believe it to be a flaw. Woe is me. I still love my car!

nvbanker

Sorry to report - it is not defective - that's how it is. It scratches easily.

mschmal

I was upset that Lincoln used so much of this. I saw a preowned off lease Mazda6 where the whole center consle is this type of trim and it looked like someone had rollerskated on it.

I think it just wears bad.



Mark.

fleurdelis

Reading the comments about the satin nickle trim, has prompted me to do some checking into possibly buying some plastic film to cover certain "high use" areas. After all, I notice that many individuals that purchase Apple I-PODS are immediately able to purchase plastic film to protect the buttons and face of their IPOD. Fortunate for Apple I-POD owners, is that there are so many of them that several companies have decided to make and sell plastic film tailor made for the I-POD. Still looking for some generic plastic film to use on the MKX.

Other than that we are very pleased with our MKX, after owning a 2003 GMC Envoy. We closely compared GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave before buying the MKX. One of the key factors was the more comfortable seats in the back for adult passengers, as we frequently make 5 - 7 hour trips with adult passengers. And MKX definitely has more comfortable back seats than Envoy, Acadia, and Enclave, in my opinion.

Also, the cooled seats work great.

akirby

We're looking at the MKX and the Outlook so that's good to know about the back seats. Thanks!

hardhawk

In addition to the rear seat being more comfortable, there is a lot more legroom in the MKX than the others. Of course, compared to the Acadia, you are giving up the entire 3rd row, but if you don't need the 3rd row, the MKX second row is far more comfortable. Throw in the option of second row heated seats in the MKX and that's icing on the cake!