2008 Lincoln MKX Consumer Reviews
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(25 Total Reviews)
Great SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
The wife and I purchased our MKX about three months ago and love it. We also test drove Lexus, Infiniti, Acura and others, and found all of them to be over priced with no more features then the MKX. I was at first skeptical to buy a Ford product, but now I am glad I did. The MKX has met our needs with room, comfort, excellent ride and price. My wife loves the Sync system, NAV system and THX sound system.
Favorite Features
Sync, power lift gate, price, ride,
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage was as expected, but found mid grade fuel adds more MPG.
8 out 8 people found this review helpful
Great Crossover
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 10 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I leased this Linclon for my wife who has her grandchilders at time. She is extreamly happy with the car.She can put both of the grandchildern in the rear car seats without bending. The car has 7,000 mile and never been back to the dealership for any reason. I enjoy driving this & when I take it on a trip I get 25MPG plus. Around town it gets high 17 or low 18. I like this Lincoln so well that I am considering the new 2009 or 2010 Lincoln MKS for my business car. P/S I also own a LS 430 Lexus.
Favorite Features
Everything from the A/C & heated seats to the vista roof, tail lights,seat confort, ride interior room & looks. This is just a fun vehicle to drive.
Suggested Improvements
I agree with most people, the brakes are a little soft, and there are blind spots at the lower windshield post for on coming traffic. I also wish that I could have the XM radio instead of sirius.
2 out 2 people found this review helpful
Won Over By This One
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
We have never been Ford product fans, but fell in love with the MKX at our local auto show in Nov. This was 5 months after we purchased a 2008 Lexus RX350, which is our 7th Lexus. The Lexus was for my wife and I traded in my convertible after falling in love with the MKX. We both love the MKX. It is much more comfortable on long trips than the RX. My wife took the MKX over and I drive the RX to and from work. We get many positive comments on the MKX. We have the black with the 20" chrome wheels. The Sync is awesome and much, much better than the similar system in the RX. We love the Vista roof and all the goodies. I'm pretty confused when the "critics" call this inferior!
Favorite Features
Love Sync (very user friendly), vista roof, seats, build quality, THX sound system, smooth and quiet ride, wood accents
Suggested Improvements
Instrument cluster not attractive. Brakes are "soft" feeling. Need access to all gears, like an "AutoStick". Turn indicators on side mirrors, daytime running lights.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Best car yet
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Brought the car while I was up in Virginia on a visit. Owned Fords and Lincolns for a long time. This one by far is the best. My wife drove it back while I drove our old Ford van back. She loved all the gadgets, I call them toys for adults. So far it preforms just like they say. I go for safety more than gas mileage.
Favorite Features
Sync, is the best.comfort, sunroof, and the front seats, with A/C.
Suggested Improvements
TV for backing up. and a better Nav. system. My Garmin does a better job.
2 out 3 people found this review helpful
Love this SUV!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I have had my MKX for almost a week. I was coming off a lease on a Ford Freestyle. I was looking to upgrade a bit and test drove so many SUVs...Lexus RX350, Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX (more wagon like), Audi Q7, Mercedes R (again..more wagon like) and didn't really consider the MKX because I wasn't thrilled with my Ford. I test drove the MKX and fell in love. The ride is fantastic, price was great. Love Sync. So far extremely happy with my decision.
Favorite Features
Sync, 20in wheels, cooled seats, smooth ride, power liftgate
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage not great, but none of the SUV's, even the smaller ones, are great on gas.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Love my MKX
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
This is an easy crossover to love. Excellent acceleration and power curve. Great visibility. Glorious sunroof! This great machine handles like a dream come true with the ultimate package with it's 20 inch wheels. Great steering feel and a quiet cabin. The interior and controls are well thought out and very comfortable. Brakes are better than people say but have some progressive fade. Body roll is minimal for the height of the vehicle. My husband is 6,5" and is comfortable driving. Styling is fine and it's very easy on the eyes! All in all we love our MKX!
Favorite Features
Interior and exterior styling and the giant sunroof! Headlights that steer with the car!
Suggested Improvements
Larger front and rear brake disks. More powerful sound system.
4 out 4 people found this review helpful
A year looking, worth the wait
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
My lease was coming up on my landrover Lr3 so instead of emotional decisions (not good) I did my homework. I narrowed down a yearlong search to Lexus Rx, Lincoln MKX, and BMW X5.The BMW was only OK on the inside, after 3years in my LR3 I didn't want any sporty black plastic.I wanted wood,leather and comfort.I couldn't decide so I dealed on both.While I had to drop alot of toys to get the price I wanted on the Lexus, I actually added stuff to my MKX(dual dvd's in headrest)plus my maintenance is free. My kids (three boys) LOVE the MKX.The comfort of the back seats that recline,big sunroof,and awesome THX surround sound. I couldn't be happier! Geez, I forgot to mention the sync :) LOL
Favorite Features
cooled seats,sync,adjusting headlights,THX, large backseats,the interior is quiet,vista roof,dark blue ink color,nav is easy and my teens think it is cool
Suggested Improvements
electronic folding side mirrors,rain sensing wiper-blades,Hybrid
16 out 16 people found this review helpful
Lincoln Fan
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
I have 2,000 miles on my 2008 MKX. I have the front wheel drive with both the Ultimate & elite packages. Car gets a lot of compliments. Fun to drive, smooth ride, no problems. Vapor Silver color is very sharp. Technology is impressive and works very well. Panoramic sunroof is like a convertible. Gas mileage a little less than what I hoped for but much better than my Aviator. I compared to MDX, RX 350 & new Murano - this is best ride and value for the money. Ford Lincoln Mercury got it right this time!!
Favorite Features
Vista panoramic sunroof, adaptive headlights, NAV, SYNC, Bluetooth, THX sound, premium perforated leather seats, 20" wheels.
Suggested Improvements
Good looking alloy alternative for 20" wheels - not a fan of chrome wheels.
5 out 5 people found this review helpful
Disappointed
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 3 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Have 1300 miles on car. Have owned several Fords-no problems. Bought this car to keep several years-wrong move. Very disappointed. Engine has loud single pecking noise at cold start after auto choke shuts down. Getting worse. Service department & Ford engineer hears noise, don't know what is causing it and that nothing can be done about it-say some do it and some don't? Also, constant struggle with steering- pulls out of road-wears me out to drive it. Feels like it doesn't have power steering at times. Service dept has checked and says normal for FWD-I have owned other FWDs that did not do that-a little stiffer steering I expected but not this. Bad move buying this car-lot of money wasted
Favorite Features
Exterior looks, back-up sensor, head room, parking brake, key fob, exterior entry pad, rear tail lights, safety features
Suggested Improvements
Improve engine. Less braking noise and no rusty brake discs. Front entry assist handles(rear has them). Better steering. Better visibility from interior rear view mirror across back seat headrests. Softer front seats
10 out 18 people found this review helpful
Nice CUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2008 Lincoln MKX 4dr SUV (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
Review
Leased my 08 MKX now for a month and it is a pretty good vehicle. I have enjoyed driving it. I get lots of compliments on the looks of the MKX. The car is comfortable to drive and generally easy to manuever. Read below about the brakes. Powerful THX soundsystem is awesome. Roomy for passengers. Overall, I can recommend this vehicle. It just needs to fix a couple things to be considered an elite gotta have vehicle.
Favorite Features
Vista roof, heated/cool seats, THX sound system, sync/bluetooth
Suggested Improvements
Fix the brakes. They are soft. You have to push down on them and the vehicle moves backwards when on a hill waiting for the light to turn green unless I am firmly pressing down on the brakes. Better gas mileage. Xenon lights. Back up camera standard
16 out 16 people found this review helpful
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