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Re: Real Facts about Linciln MKS [akirby]
by speculator
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Dec 29, 2008 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Dec 29, 2008 10:35 am)
I am not implying that this is a bad awd system. But I believe that it is not as modern as say the xwd system that is used on SAAB. I believe that that system was partly engineered by Haldex and is licensed only for use by SAAB. But that doesn't mean that Ford couldn't develop a system that is similar. Ford could keep the vehicles base price below 40 K. But offer the system as a sport package with the 340 hp engine. Many of the options on this car are part of packages. The most expensive is around 5500 dollars. Have a sport package with better bucket seats that offer more support , give it a little more of a firmer suspension, offer exterior and interior colors limited to the sport package, maybe even give it ground effects modified to fit the car's style. If Lincoln is to survive its going to have to figure a way to draw the younger crowd. This would be a start since Lincoln doesn't offer a sporty rwd car. I know Lincoln had the LS that was suppose to draw in the affluent young. For a while it did . But Ford never did anything to the car to keep it relevant. It allowed The CTS to steal the thunder.
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- #2260 of 2770
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Re: Real Facts about Linciln MKS [speculator]
by akirby
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Dec 29, 2008 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: speculator (Dec 29, 2008 11:30 am)
Shouldn't you wait and see what the Ecoboost version has? It may come with a firmer suspension and seats with more bolstering AND 75 more hp. Isn't that what you're asking for?
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- #2261 of 2770
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More gimmicks instead of performance and handling!
by emrnibbles1
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Jan 01, 2009 (7:10 pm)
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Now the MKS will have a parking assist option a-la Lexus along with electric steering for 2010. Instead of all of these gimmicks Ford could have used the money to produce a car that could compete with its rival in performance. I don't know how anyone could have driven a car without sync or parking assist. If a person can't park his car ,he shouldn't have a license to drive. Oops! That's the market segment that this jalopy is targeted at.
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- #2262 of 2770
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Re: More gimmicks instead of performance and handling! [emrnibbles1]
by akirby
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Jan 02, 2009 (7:08 am)
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Replying to: emrnibbles1 (Jan 01, 2009 7:10 pm)
That gimmick (and I don't disagree with that word) was dirt cheap because the hardware already existed - just required a little software. So no, the money could not have been spent elsewhere. And it's good PR.
When the 340 hp version appears go drive it and then tell us what's wrong with it. Or do you only like to do paper comparisons?
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- #2263 of 2770
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Re: More gimmicks instead of performance and handling! [akirby]
by emrnibbles1
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Jan 02, 2009 (10:35 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Jan 02, 2009 7:08 am)
The MKS doesn't handle as well as my S550 4matic. I have already driven the awd version of the MKS. The MKS park assist system was developed in Chicago. It required more than a software update. What about the sensors that are used to steer the car while parking? What about the servos that operate the electric steering? Nevertheless, the money used on this gimmick could have been better spent to produce an intelligent suspension system that adjust to speed and driver inputs.
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- #2264 of 2770
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Re: More gimmicks instead of performance and handling! [emrnibbles1]
by akirby
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Jan 02, 2009 (11:12 am)
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Replying to: emrnibbles1 (Jan 02, 2009 10:35 am)
What about the sensors that are used to steer the car while parking? What about the servos that operate the electric steering?
The sensors and electric steering are already there. All it required was additional software to use the sensors and operate the steering. And a button.
The base price for a S550 4matic is $92K. Why would you expect a car costing half as much to be just as good?
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- #2265 of 2770
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Problem with Snow & Ice
by mobrien99
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Jan 07, 2009 (5:35 pm)
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Has anyone had this problem - I have the AWD version with 20" tires and when it snows, the car gets snow jammed in the front end to the point where the car rides so bad that you would think it is going to shake itself into oblivion. I have had the car for 3 weeks and this has already happened twice. It seems like there isn't enough clearance between the tires and the wheel wells?? Anyone seen this or has a comment. I wonder if 19" tires would help?
Thanks
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- #2266 of 2770
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Re: Problem with Snow & Ice [mobrien99]
by bobsokoler
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Jan 08, 2009 (6:04 am)
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Replying to: mobrien99 (Jan 07, 2009 5:35 pm)
I've had my MKS (FWD and 19in tires) for 2 months and love it. No problem with snow here but we're only seen 1 or 2 inched of snow this winter. I have heard some small noises coming from the front end when breaking at a corner and hitting bumps. I'm also hearing slight brake squeal while stopping. Anyone else seeing these things. The LM dealership did a 3000 mile oil change and found no problems.
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- #2267 of 2770
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Re: Problem with Snow & Ice [bobsokoler]
by brucelinc
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Jan 08, 2009 (10:15 am)
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Replying to: bobsokoler (Jan 08, 2009 6:04 am)
I have heard some small noises coming from the front end when breaking at a corner and hitting bumps.
A few 2008 Taurus owners have mentioned this and the fix is apparently to lube the strut bushings. Someone said their was a TSB on it but I can't confirm that. In any case, it would be a simple fix and it might be the same issue with your MKS. You could ask your dealer.
As for snow build-up, I imagine the tire/wheel combination is the same or very similar overall diameter regardless of whether one has the 19 or 20 inch wheels.
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- #2268 of 2770
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Ecoboost MKS
by brucelinc
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Jan 15, 2009 (5:56 am)
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http://media.ford.com/press_kits.cfm?presskit_id=2024
This is the one I have been waiting for. The Ecoboost engine will finally make the MKS something special - at least from my perspective. Based on some of the pics I have seen on various sites, they have addressed the cheap looking console/center stack, too. There are also some new colors for 2010.
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