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my hot rod Lincoln
chuck s, 08/09/2015
updated 02/18/2020
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
54 of 56 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 74,000 miles. Have driven for 5,000 miles with no problems. Very comfortable. Handles well in part to AWD. Could use a little more power. Difficult to see controls below the radio. Very small and not intuitive. Climate control works very well but would be easier to use with a knob to turn and set highway temp. We drive 85% highway and get 21.5 mpg. I use a mobility scooter and it breaks down and fits in the trunk with room left over. update 85,000 miles...Have found a leak under the carpet since we finally started getting rain. It's on the front passenger side. have to take it in to see what the problem is. 95k miles... several problems with front suspention expensive!!!! Update 103,000 miles. Almost 2 years since purchased. still runs well. everything still works. No additional problems. suspenstion cost $110 to fix. not too bad. Update 114,500 miles. No additional problems. Just bought new conte tires. Runs quieter and got 1 mpg better. Use full synth. oil. seems to keep engine clean and running well. 124,500 update. change oil, filter, and air filter abt. every 7,500 miles. Update 139,500 Still no major mechanical problems. Just replaced brake pads all around. Going to have to replace tires soo n. 145,000 miles. Trans seems to be slipping. Added fluid. Almost time for an oil change.
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I'm a Ford man
Wichard, 08/12/2016
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
1969 Mustang, 1971 Mustang, , 1976 Maverick, 1979 Fairmont Futura, 1990 Ranger PU, 1994 F150 PU, and now a 2009 Lincoln MKZ. Bought used in 2015 with 50k miles on it. Runs great. Only problem was with the gumming up of the variable valve timing [VVT] cam advance due to low mileage and not using synthetic oil. Love the big bright tail lights. Dosen’t come standard with daylight running safety lights for some reason. Took it from Texas to Florida and it ran great down IH10. Wife likes the heated and cooled seats.
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Loving it
Wisconsin, 01/19/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
So far, an excellent car. Was between this, a SAAB 9-5 and Volvo S60. This car is superior hands down, great ride and very fun to drive. Classy interior with the dash vent open.
Steady Gal
Coco, 11/28/2018
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I know a lot of these Lincolns can be Lemons, but gosh I got lucky with mine. I bought it at 100,000 Miles and in almost two years I have put on 80,000; still runs lovely. Had some basic Maintenance issues such as fuses and front wheel baring. But my gal has seen me to Colorado twice and Florida twice from Wisconsin. Love the sound system, Bluetooth can be finicky though. One bigger problem I had with it was about the sunroof stopped working on me and would of cost butt-load if I wanted to fix it since the way that its built in is difficult to get to. I gritted my teeth and had it sealed shut. They could of thought out the front area storage better than they did, but I'm no engineer. This is a daily driver and gets a TON of use and the leather just started to crease/crack. Big plus is it feels nice to drive, very smooth. I will drive this car till I run it to the ground.
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A GOOD WORK IN PROGRESS
workingschmo, 01/15/2014
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
Bought my Lincoln used and got a great deal on it thus my high marks on value. However, would never buy this new because I believe Lincoln could've done better compared to the competition. First off is the trunk problem that many complain about. Poor design - you can live with it though. Second - the interior is definitely more Ford than lincoln and could use some more upscale touches. The OEM Brakes are a bit mushy but replacements improved that drastically. Now the good - car feels solid and handles wonderfully with a nice ride and quiet interior. The navigation and SYNC work flawlessly and make this car a true pleasure. 70K miles and no problems whatsoever.
to much trouble for new mkz
no more lincolns, 02/24/2010
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car mid-09,has been in shop 6 times.First on brake rotors,car has bad vibration when acceleration 40 to 60mph,head light out {was an electrical box had to be ordered{over 2 weeks},back windows goes down halfway by their-selve,stero system goes in an out,service shop has put it on computers and test drove,reset computer stiil hesation, jerky when accelerating and lincoln now says its a normal for this car.I would like for any owners reply if they have or don't have this problem when accerlating at 40 to 60mph.
I love this car !!!
Martin mccowan, 11/20/2015
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I've been driving Lincolns for over 20 years as a limousine driver. Both stretch limos and sedans Drive for a limo service that had the MKS.. Loved them This is my FIRST personally owned Lincoln and I absolutely love this car. Fun to drive, handles great, PLENTY of features. Looking forward to seeing how the AWD gets me around this winter.
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Appears to be a good segment choice
DGeorgia, 01/08/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
So far so good after a couple of days. Was considering Mercedes C300, Nissan Maxima, BMW. The MKZ is by far the most bang for the buck. Standard features top all others, uses 87 octane, and inexpensive to maintain with good warranty coverage. Only quirks so far are the reflection of light dashboard onto windshield in direct sunlight and the dash clock makes a funky little sound as it operates ( why? ) Solid road feel, quiet, comfortable, sharp looking.
ZERO COMPLAINTS
VERY VERY NICE, 01/27/2010
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Upgraded from a 2008 Fusion to this Lincoln. This is a nice car.....period. Plenty of power, excellent road feel, comfort, AWD excellent in snow, stereo rocks.! Wish gas mileage was better (avg 21), but can't keep foot out of gas. NO complaints so far.
Great Entry Luxury Car
Felix Runners, 01/14/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a great entry-level luxury car. Lots of features for a low price. The engine has plenty of power, the SYNC system is user friendly, and the seats (back seats too) are comfortable for traveling. Thumbs up from the whole family.
161,000 miles and still going
Stetson Shook, 10/20/2021
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought one of these used in 2016 and it's still going strong through Iowa winters and daily driving over 60 miles roundtrip. Regular oil changes, two new batteries, a new AC compressor and a new set of tie rods on the front end are all it has needed in the 100k+ miles I've put on it. First Lincoln I've ever owned and definitely won't be the last. Gas mileage is around 24 combined but highway averages 26-28 depending on the day. Best money I've ever spent on a daily driver. In 2021 if you can find a well maintained one for a fair price you can easily get it to 200k miles.
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Underappreciated American Gem
Fred, 07/26/2008
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought an MKZ, after considering the Lexus GS350, MB C-300, and Infiniti M35. I really wanted to like the "cooler" Infiniti or Lexus, but the quality of their ride did not match the MKZ's. While not glamorous, the MKZ's looks are quite good, the Nav and Sync systems well thought out (confusing at first; I finally got my Palm Treo to sync, with minor bug.) You definitely get a lot for the money! It handles very well, almost as good as the GS350 (and better than the ES, IMHO). The Satellite radio is terrific. A quality issue with the windshield, that may require replacement. But overall I am very pleased with my purchase.
Air bags
John Rowe, 11/02/2017
updated 11/07/2022
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought our 2009 2 years ago for the comfort and ride, almost immediately received the recall from Lincoln for the airbag from Takata. I received this week a notice that Takata is bankrupt both in Japan and US. Lincoln will not tell me if the replacement of the airbags will occur in my lifetime. I am certain they are building new cars with another non Takata airbag supplier. As you can imagine, the resale value with those airbags has diminished. While I am a safe driver, I still fear penetrating injuries from the "safety" feature, many in the face. If Ford can build new cars with airbags, why the long delay in repairing the problem for its established customers? All that being said, I enjoy using the car for long drives , mostly Wisconsin to Colorado {vacation home} and Tennessee {where my son was doing his residency} Those cooled seats are great on hot summer days and nights.
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Ok car.
kydna, 12/15/2017
updated 01/06/2025
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My 2009 MKZ has just over 58,000 miles. Had to have front brakes replaced at 54000. Now engine has a misfire for the second time. No reason for this issue. Rear window defroster is bad. Back window has to be replaced to fix problem. Drives seat warmer needs to be replaced. Car has spent more time in the repair shop than on the road. Will never buy another Lincoln or Ford product. The brake system that distributes the fluid gave out. 2 months of searching for a replacement part (new one was 1800.00). Part located from 2012 Fusion. Repair was made 2.5 months later. Car now has 65,000. No further issues at this point Now at 68,000 car has not had any current issues. Tire rotation and a leak repair smoothed the ride. The car now has 72000 miles. No further issues have occured at this time. As of Dec. 2020 No new issues. Now have a recall from Lincoln for the brake system failure that was previously repaired. A bit late on that issue! Way to go Lincoln! 2021 car now has 78000 no new issues at this point. As of 2022 the car has 79300 and no more issues at this time. Dec. 22. No issues at this time. Cars now has 87000. No new issues. Jan. 2024. 93000. No new issues at this time.
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No parts available when it breaks
kzad, 07/26/2010
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
We were happy with our Zephyr, so when the time came we traded for the MKZ. We were happy with it until 3,000 miles (yes, thats three thousand), when the traction control light came on. Dealer changed a sensor, after which the car wouldn't go over 30 mph. We were told they had a bad batch of these sensors, they are on nationwide back order. That was two weeks ago. We have no idea when we will see the car again.
Great Head Turner
H. Ostwalt, 07/03/2010
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
After reading Edmund's review, the Acura TL, Lexus ES350 & Maxima, mentioned in review, all cost more and require premium gas. The MKZ does not, trunk is larger in MKZ too. It is great, change the oil, put gas in it and enjoy the ride. Fun to drive, quiet to ride in, good radio and blue tooth adapts to your cell phone. I am well pleased with car. Air condition seats are really fantastic in the South, in the summer! You just wouldn't believe it unless you try it!
Very nice car
Alan Krug, 05/17/2016
updated 11/27/2017
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Very nice, reliable vehicle. Recommended. It's built on the Fusion platform but they would have to melt down two Fusions to make one MKZ. Four years later, with 60,000 mils, it's still a great vehicle. A classic. Recommended.
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Love it!
marie, 12/22/2008
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was debating between a Volvo S40 and the MKZ. The MKZ was the better deal but also provided more head room. My requirements were comfortable, safe and something my husband would also enjoy driving. I went with the MKZ and I have not regretted it. I love my car, I feel like I finally have a real car for the first time. I already drove it in the snow and ice and it handled beautifully. I would recommend getting the brushed nickel interior- it looks awesome and much better than the tacky fake wood that is standard. Also love the bluetooth & the heated seats. There is also little to no road noise and gas mileage is okay- I get about 21mpg with a mix of highway and local driving.
Two Month Report
Roger Fellers, 03/04/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very pleased with everything except the trunk. There is no handle to hold while opening and closing and the car lacks a cargo net to keep groceries, etc., in place. Fit and finish excellent, responsive acceleration, smooth shifting, handles road bumps very well. Overall very satisfied except for trunk.
Great car at a great price!
Scott, 04/21/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Comfortable, nice handling, good performance, nice styling, overall great car especially for the price!
Engine noise
Alvin, 11/15/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first Ford purchase. Previouly I owned 3 Buick Riverias. I am very pleased with all tne new technology offered in the MKz. Thus far my chief complaints are I find the width of front seats about 2 inches too narrow and the engine sounds too loud,like a 4 cyl. I suspect the engine sound is the result of the fan blades on the engine. Very annoying>>>>
Chuck’s Machine
Chuck’s Machine, 07/29/2022
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased the car 2014 it had 40,000 miles on it one owner. now has 92,000 miles on it. Longest I’ve ever kelp a car. Only front wheel drive car I ever owned.
Needs some improvement.
wwarmbold, 07/14/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Having owned 2 Lincoln town cars previously, I was disappointed with comfort of seats and ride. Road noise very annoying. Lacks the quiet, lush ride I was used to. Poor use of storage space on front doors. Needs indentation on truck to raise and lower it. Trunk could be deeper.
Decent buy
Carfan2008, 07/11/2008
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am a huge fan of Lincoln. The MKZ offers a stylish car inside and out, with a smooth ride. The standard features are wonderful. The engine is also great. My biggest complaint though is the seats are too small, although comfortable and supportive.
Nice Car, Worth Checking Out
Ken_W, 08/03/2008
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan AWD (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I traded an '06 Zephyr for an '09 MKZ. I obviously liked the Zephyr well enough to come back for more! While the '06 was a bit underpowered, the engine change back in '07 took care of that. They finally added vehicle stability control in the '09. The MKZ is a good balance of price, comfort, and features.Gas mileage on my Zephyr averaged 24 mpg combined, the MKZ is already matching that with less than 2000 miles on it. I'm no hot rodder, but I don't waste any time on the road. MKZ isn't for everyone, but it's worth a look!
3 months and losing steam
DGeorgia, 03/19/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The MKZ drives well, is comfortable, and gets decent MPG. However, many gremlins have popped up over the last 2 months....2 broken trim pieces, replaced weather stripping due to wind noise, and multiple hard to isolate squeaks and rattles have dropped my opinion of this car down several notches. One thing to consider: Lincoln is till Ford and unfortunately you don't get stellar service due to this fact. Like the drive, not sure I'll keep it due to lots of time spent in the shop due to annoying minor issues.
Lincoln or Ford
Gene, 06/09/2009
2009 Lincoln MKZ 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've been driving lincolns since 1959.My last car was a Lincoln.The 2009 MKZ is NOT a Lincoln It is a Ford. I would suggest that anyone considering this car should look at a Ford Model,and save between $5-$10 thousand dollars.