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Wagons Lincoln MKT Article Comments - 2010 Lincoln MKT First Drive
7 messages, Last post on Nov 02, 2009 at 9:31 PM
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2010 Lincoln MKT First Drive - First Impressions: Nice crossover; really nice power. (more)
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We drove the 2010 Lincoln MKT EcoBoost recently at Ford's proving grounds in Romeo, Michigan, and let's get something out of the way right now. The twin-turbo V6 does not make a V8 redundant — at least not all V8s. Neither does the three-row crossover replace all conventional SUVs. 2010 Lincoln MKT First Drive |
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Just curious, why does the review say that the Flex can never have a telescoping steering column?
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Replying to: 300zxguy (May 18, 2009 3:23 pm) |
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I have a MKT on order since May 15 Does anyone know when the will start building them in Canada.
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Replying to: boatbill (Aug 02, 2009 2:38 pm) I passed by the Oakville assembly plant this past weekend and there were rows and rows of them in the yard (mostly white ones visible). I'm going to my dealer tomorrow (Niagara Falls Ont) to see one they just got in stock last week. I'm hoping that they might look better in person than in the pictures, because the MKT appears to have everything I require. I hope I can get past the looks.  By your alias - are you planning on towing a trailer, like I am?
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Replying to: markls8 (Oct 08, 2009 5:46 pm)
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Replying to: boatbill (Oct 20, 2009 6:11 am) The anti-sway control is very impressive - a must have for trailering anything heavy, or even something light on a slippery (wet, icey) surface. I think you could tow a trailer very close to the recommended towing capacity with a margin of safety that you would otherwise only have with a much larger tow vehicle. This is one regard in which the MKT irrefutably stands head and shoulders above the competition. And the big bonus is you don't have to drive around a large, clumsy-a** vehicle when you're not towing. I know exactly what options I'll be going for when I pull the trigger, although my plan is to purchase within the next year. The test drive vehicle was a "basic" model, without Ecoboost. But just loaded with features. An opening sunroof is a mandatory feature for both my wife and me, so I am somewhat dissapointed that we have to get the $5000 elite package in order to get the sunroof. It's not so bad that the park assist that comes with that is the best system on the market to date, but I think it's a "wow" factor item that is unneccessary for any competent driver. I enjoy the challenge and satisfaction of parallel parking, and this would "rob" me of some of that.  . I think you might make a mess of things if you tried that with a trailer attached - I wonder if there's a safety lockout on that when a trailer is hooked up to it. Anybody know? In spite of some journalist's reports, I was not expecting too much from the MKT performance and handling wise, as I've driven only performance coupes and sedans for the last 30 years, but I need something to tow a 3500+ lb boat with, which I have yet to purchase. After the test drive I was impressed by both qualities - it handled like a smaller, lighter vehicle. I did find the brake pedal (not the brakes per se) "spongy". I did not spend enough time to become proficient with the paddle shifters, but I did find them intuitive to use (I've spent almost an hour a day for years commuting on a motorcycle, so sequential shift is natural to me). I'm looking forward to test driving the Ecoboost when one arrives. Long story short (or is it too late?) I have definitly ruled the MKT "in". Regards. |
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