Used 2014 Lincoln MKX Consumer Reviews

It has its days

This car hasn't been to bad except the door ajar switch and always the shift park icon comes up . No with 119000 miles needing the throttle body replaced this a known problem and the limp mode is dangerous its not limp mode it's almost nothing at all. Over all been a kind sketchy about the electronics and the joke of a limp mode. Limp mode is to power down to a certain speed not just stop drop and nothing buy idle. I'm not to impressed with fords gimp mode.

Excrescence

Lincoln was once a proud brand and builder of significant American luxury cars. The brand died altogether more than 20 years ago but Ford has not yet caught on to this news. The MKX is an appalling vehicle. The exterior and interior design are both revolting and non-functional. This is Ford Edge remodeled by Stevie Wonder. It is beyond me how, in 2013, a carmaker could offer such a poor design. For example, none of the buttons or switches inside are logically placed or obvious to use. Buttons on the steering wheel require removing your hands to access. Buttons are the dash are microscopically small and usually take many attempts to operate. The touch screen is just a mess.

Luxury and cargo space

Reliable and comfy with a few bugs

I bought the 2013 MKX FWD in 2017 with 31,000 miles on it. Yes, there are a few electrical bugs with the tailgate, sensors, and key not detected (fixed by putting in new battery). It was under warranty still so I was able to get those things fixed. Gas mileage is decent: 22mpg average. I'm not interested in speed, power, etc. This gets me where I need to go, is comfortable on road trips and driving in town. I love the size: just right for three kids, two dogs, and me. I hauled a love seat in the back once! Pros: comfortable ride, technology is fairly simple, heated and A/C seats are a must! Cons: for me the biggest con has been the lackluster performance in snow, even with brand new tires. Other than that, my MKX hasn't been overly problematic regarding electronics. It will be paid off next month and with 87,000 miles, I am hopeful to get another 2-3 years out of it before trading in for a newer vehicle. Maybe another MKX but I'll probably go hybrid or electric next.

Never Lease From Lincoln

It's a bad idea to lease anything from Lincoln. Did you know that at the end of your lincoln lease, if you want to trade in your lincoln to anyone else but Lincoln, they will not release the car to anyone but you (the lessee) or a Lincoln dealer. I found this out the hard way today when i went to trade my leased Lincoln in for a cadilac. The cadilac dealership was giving me a good price that would have covered the payoff and the last 3 payments on my lease, but they would not allow cadillac to buy the car. being over my mileage, I could have avoided the mileage fees, excess wear and the last 3 payments. Now i have to use half my down payment i set asside just to get out of my lease.