Used 2018 Lincoln MKZ Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 MKZ, so we've included reviews for other years of the MKZ since its last redesign.
Audiophile system??
John, 10/10/2023
2017 Lincoln MKZ Reserve 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Bought the fully loaded 2017 3.0TT with tech, driver, and any other packages that were available. PERFORMANCE is outstanding with 19” A/S tires and custom wheels. HANDLING is also extremely good, and I use the Comfort and Normal modes most often. HOWEVER…… after looking for a vehicle with the upgraded Revel audio system, I remain amazed that they would sell ANY vehicle with such a crappy sound! The satellite input is so bad I discontinued it. After 4 service calls (where the head MKZ tech admitted the sound just “isn’t right “, I spoke to a Lincoln design engineer in Michigan who told me what COULD be the truth. He said the 20speaker Revel Optima System was tuned for the Lincoln SUV line of vehicles, and that software updates have not been successful addressing the weak bass and upper frequencies, especially in the 200-600, and above 1,500ranges. And in short— too bad for me. I have found myself preferring to drive in silence rather than suffer with the brassy sound system! Again, other than this complaint I REALLY enjoy driving this 2017 Lincoln Reserve. Sticker was around $60k when new.
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Blistering
Pauline , 05/18/2023
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I own a 2017 MKZ. The hood has blisters and chipping paint peeling. Obviously there was no primer on it before painting and this is the end results. Lincoln refuses to take responsibility for their shoddy work. They also have known about this defect for years.
2018 Lincoln MKZ for sale near you
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Dream car
Fgar, 01/16/2022
2018 Lincoln MKZ Black Label 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I used to drive Lincolns for others when I was young. Now I'm driving my own as I near retirement. It took a life of hard work to get to this point and I intend to drive my way comfortably to the end of the road.
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A Lot of Car For The $$$
John Arras, 01/03/2018
2017 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid Reserve 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
I am totally enjoying getting 40MPG's and still able to drive a true luxury car! I get a lot of looks and questions, all good! I have the White Platinum paint with the all dark glass roof and the upgraded pocket wheels. Very hot looking! Love all luxury the features and appointments. The massaging seats are really cool and nice on long drives. Downsides are that the voice recognition does not recognize about half of my address book which is very frustrating when driving and wish that worked better. Also the sound system is just "OK". I expected to be "Wowed" by a great sound system but it is not to be. Our other car is a Kia Soul and its sound system is much better! That said, we are very happy with our MKZ overall and feel it is a sharp well built machine. Also very good value for all you get. We hope Lincoln will improve on the few shortfalls mentioned as we feel we would most likely buy another MKZ in the future! A little more head and leg room would be nice too. If Lincoln would make the Continental in a Hybrid, I would buy one!
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What a disaster!
CoalKing, 02/09/2019
updated 02/13/2023
2017 Lincoln MKZ Select 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
10 of 17 people found this review helpful
Not sure who has failed more - Lincoln or the dealer. The car is a mess - a myriad of rattles, knocks, sluggish performance, and scary electrical problems (eg, the car will sometimes not recognize the key/the dashboard will go black and visibly “reboot”/the radio will start to play on its own/etc). The dealer plays the “unless it happens while I’m looking at it, we won’t try to find and fix it.” Video evidence doesn’t count. After completing an unsolicited opinion survey from Lincoln, the dealer took offense and refuses to service the vehicle. Called Lincoln, their response was “sucks to be you....the dealers are independent, they can do what they want.” Purchasing this vehicle is one of the worst decisions I’ve ever made. We are thrilled with a 2014 MKX that we own, but will never buy Lincoln again.
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