Used 2011 Lincoln MKT Consumer Reviews
Great New Car
Bought the base MKT with Elite package, rear bucket seats with console and rear entertainment about 1 month ago. Couldn't be happier. The car is very comfortable. The middle row has tons of leg room, and with this crossover lower to the ground than most, my wife's grandparents slipped in and out with ease. Great to drive. It's very responsive and has good, not great, acceleration. Test drove the Ecoboost and would get that next time. What a great engine! Have really enjoyed the Ford/Microsoft Synch system. Easy to use with lots of cool features. After a month of ownership, I'm still excited to get in and drive it every time.
Water and oil don't mix, except in the MKT
I purchased this car like seven years ago, it has been a charmer. Loved it. Then the auto park stopped working, followed by the tilt and extend steering wheel. Next issue was the auto climate control mixing valve, followed very quickly rear main outer wheel bearing. Sunroof weep holes clogged and fill both front floors with water. Exhaust went from converters back. Then to beat all, complete engine failure due to water pump failure, which is inside the engine. Engine was deemed unusable. I loved the car,. Followed all maintenance check lists and recommended service. I had items repair as they stopped working. Except the engine. I gave up on the ole girl. 😥😟😩
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- Base WagonMSRP: $5,225217 mi away
- Base Wagon w/EcoBoostMSRP: $15,988541 mi away
- Base WagonMSRP: $5,777554 mi away
Could Be Better
The comfort and driving experience of this car is the equal of a Mercedes, Lexus or Infinity. That's saying a lot for a Ford. It drives like a dream. Power and handling are exceptional. The backup camera is outstanding, although it takes about 10-15 seconds for it to come on after startup - not so good. Sound system is likewise exceptional, but it is complex to operate the Sync feature. I get errors when it connects to my iPhone, then it begins playing from my iPhone without my command, thus draining the iPhone battery. The Nav system is likewise needlessly complex, taking a half-dozen slow steps to do what my 2003 Acura could do with one spoken voice command.
Comfort and Performance
Looked at several other "cross overs" but once behind the wheel of the MKT, the decision was easy. The MKT handles great and the EcoBoost gives it acceleration you might not expect in car of this size/mass. Sync Navigation system is incredible. Never thought I would want/need a car that would park itself but park assist actually works very well when needed. Fit and finish is outstanding. Third row is really only for the smaller folks but it can haul a lot with the seats folded down. Rear seat entertainment system is great with a lot of options for gaming, etc. for those in the second row. Can't get a very good read on fuel economy yet as still under 1,000 miles (had 13 at purchase).
Beware
I think we might like the MKT if the dealer can get it started. 300 miles and towed to dealer, will not start. It took 3 days and several phone calls to even get a loaner. Dealer does not return our calls about our new MKT. Paid for 2010 Lincoln MKT, driving 2009 mercury. Beware and ask about the new ignition problems. It may be a great car. Hard to tell when you can't drive it!