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You are not the only one that is old school, saying that maybe we are the minority today. That is why everyone except Lincoln is chasing BMW and selling so much more. All my friends and relatives drive German and Japanese, my wife included. They all ask me why I drive an old mans brand. My answer is that I like to drive and not hear the engine , or feel all the potholes. Give me sheer comfort and quiet any day.

And that Ugly Lexus front...

A great day for a photo shoot and fairly close to home. This car we have named "The Eagle", because of the look of the headlight and grille section. I was hooked on the Iced Mocha colour and the wheels at first sight. Liking this car more each day. Jacob

Every time I look at this, I think Lincoln should have designed it with the Lincoln symbol.

According to Ford, Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09 covers all 2016-2017 MKX's built between August 31, 2015 - September 29, 2017. Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09 will cover free installation of the 3G to 4G upgrade kit. You must purchase the upgrade kit at retail prices. Offer ends May 31, 2022. Google "Ford Customer Satisfaction Program 21B09". (Can't upload as PDF exceeds 10 meg).

Good choice going with the factory hitch with its higher-mounted receiver tube, compared to aftermarkets that are typically rated at higher capacities that exceed the MKX's chassis capabilities. Ford offers a trailer hitch wiring harness, FT1Z-15A416-A, that requires wire splicing and is recommended for installation by dealership technicians only. I have attached Ford's installation instructions for the Edge model, to provide you a sense of the technical complexity involved. For true plug and play experience, you may want to view this comparison of two aftermarket kits, and the individual product listings that include videos of MKX-specific installations. Based on your earlier Forum posts, I expect you will enjoy the simplicity of the aftermarket kits over the Ford splice-in harness, if you are planning a do-it-yourself installation. You may already be aware that the factory-installed Tow Package provides upgrades only to the engine cooling system (larger radiator and cooling fans) and AdvanceTrac Trailer Sway Control logic, which are costly dealer-installed additions (I know, I've paid for them) that your trailer weight may not require. If you eventually tow more frequently, adding a transmission cooler can be a good 'insurance' item, this one being a good choice with its tubing size that matches MKX transmission lines, and remember to change drivetrain fluids about twice as often as the normal service schedule. As you mentioned in an earlier post, your MKX's 2.7L Ecoboost will affect your trailering experience. Good luck! Ford Trailer Tow Wiring Kit - FT1Z15A416A - 2015-2018 Edge Installation Instructions.pdf

When replacing the rear wiper blade on my 2016 MKX, I too pondered the limited visibility available to align the replacement blade's notch with the arm's bar. Similarly, I considered taping a mirror under the wiper arm as you suggested. Then, it occurred to me that a better view of the alignment/installation was possible if I just opened the liftgate and viewed the installation from below looking up through the liftgate glass as I aligned the new blade's notch & arm's bar. It took only seconds to complete.

Just got to Iowa from Illinois for Easter. Some interesting things. The speedometer needle was pointing to 60 MPH, when the digital number was 62. And something I had never seen before, with Adaptive Cruise Control on, when you are approaching a car in front of you, the rear end of a Continental appears! I was also trying to verify when the transmission shifts into 8th gear in Drive, and it is for sure at 60 MPH, because you can flip the shifter(+) on the right hand side of the steering wheel, and the gear number will flash a few times and then go away. I did the same thing at 55 MPH, and 7th gear showed up.

My MKX and Nautilus moving personal things from one to the other at the Dealership.

There shall be no agreement this is a forum and everybody is stupid...except me

Only have it two days but so far I love it. 2.7 L 6 with AWD. White Platinum with black interior (only black has the wood trim which my wife liked). It's got almost every option and the tow package. Rides smooth and quiet. Impressed with the lighting, lane assist and adaptive cruise. Overall a sweet ride.

Having dealt with FORD computers since the late 80's through the early part of this century, I have a few opinions based on observation of literary hundreds of cars going through shop of my dealers ( i was a wholesale list of mustang parts) Add on chip or plugs ins do not work. The either change the parameters of the TPS or force the vehicle into limp mode with out turning on the CEL. Limp mode is simple max timing advance and max fuel pressure. These are usually cheaper any where from $49 up to $199 On the other hand (pun intended) Hand held programers of the proper type will copy your factory program and store it, then rewrite the installed Eprom to a new set of parameters. If the handheld is a cheaper model that doesn't copy your original program and save it. It will only change a few parameters where you may see an increase in acceleration. However FORD builds adaptive strategy into it on board computer, this will"learn" your car and driving habits and will adapt the vehicle to optimize its performance ( optimize includes fuel efficiency and emmission) not just acceleration. That is why the original factory tune must be "lifted from the ECU and an entire new program laid in. Most heard held units are available with a "canned" tune which will run the vehicle well. However these "canned" tunes usually are for vehicles like the F150 or Mustang not our lincolns. To truly get the most of a programmer buy one from a local dealer that has a dyno!! Usually the purchase price will include several dyno runs and on the fly tuning by the in house programmer, to get the best rear wheel measured HP and 1/4 mile times. These unit usually run from $200 to $800 dollars, beware used units!! Often they are locked or married to a particular vehicle, if so they must go back to the MFG and be unlocked or unpaired usually at a price of $150 or more, so used unit don't really save that much money. Remember the FORD computer will allow your car to run in Miami fl at 95 degrees and 100% humidity and drive to the top of Mt Ranier at 6000 ft above sea level and -5 degrees and still operate. At the opposite end of the spectrum racers will program their tunes for each run based on humidity temperature air pressure and other parameters to get maximum HP and acceleration, however you wouldn't be able to drive that car on a 10 mile loop around town. A quick mention there are several hand held and 1 or 2 wire in programmers that allow changing the tune on the fly so to speak. So you can hook up your camper and hit the switch and change the transmission shift points to maximize torque and increase drivability, then hit a button saturday for auto cross and then go back to standard on monday

UPDATE - For years our camera would work intermittently. It would go out for a day, a week but always come back on and work fine...then it finally wouldn't. It had been doing this for 2 years or so. At this point August 2023 it had been about a month since it last worked so I finally decided I had to do something about it. I removed the panel and it was much easier than I thought to remove and reinstall ( I didn't buy any tool to remove it...I just pulled down firmly on it and it came off). One clip stayed stuck to the inside of the tailgate put I easily took it out and put it back into the panel and it was fine. No clips broke. I looked at the wiring harness and thought there may have been an issue with it as one wire seemed exposed but I had a mechanic look at it and he said it appeared to be like that from the factory. After unplugging the camera and reinstalling it, it came on again. We wiggled the wires around and it still kept working....so I put it back in, reinstalled the panel and it worked for a few more days then it just died again for a solid week with no camera - just the message to contact a dealer. I found that Dorman has a back up Camera for a 2013 MKX. Part number 592-017. It was under $150 US with shipping on ebay so I bought it off a car parts seller "partscontainer" with 4.3 million items sold. It was packaged well and arrived ahead of schedule. This camera came with the large o-ring on it unlike most I saw on-line. I took the back panel down again and installed the new camera and it works perfect...the lines are on the screen, the picture is clear and the field of vision is slightly larger than factory. I will update again in 6 months or so and let you all know if the camera is still working fine. Thank you to those who offered me help on this issue...I appreciate it.

I need to change mine, been 6 months. Got a spare sitting on the shelf in the garage, quietly calling me ... ! I use a filter from "Fun-Driving". I like these because they use bamboo charcoal embedded on the filter. Think there around $14 delivered. The charcoal embedded filters help a little with smoke from leave burning and certain other fumes. Overall, it's just as good as the OEM filter, better if you consider the charcoal. https://a.co/d/j0a4rp9 I was using the Fram filters with Arm & Hammer Bakimg Soda and charcoal with good results. But the price got too high. I see where their now back under $14 so I may go back to these on the next change. I also spray my cabin filter with two different sprays (same as I use on my furnace filters). One is a filter charger spray (spray adhesive that Improves filter efficiency & has a Fresh citrus scent). https://a.co/d/dqv9sqG And tge second is an a/c filter booster which also improves the efficiency of a filter. It turns the filter fibers into having an electrostatic charge. Can't say how long the charge lasts, but I do know that my filters are really dirty when changing. https://a.co/d/8Ayqb7W Either of these will improve the capturing ability of disposable filters. However you would NOT want to use either on a reusable filter. (Although they would benefit most from them). They add an adhesive component to the fibers, which captures and binds dirt and all the other nasties. This would build up on a reusable filter. I don't like reusable filters; they have some serious drawbacks. For one, washable filters are a MERV 4; at best. I think I read where the K&N cabin filters were MERV 3, which is not all that good at filtering. (At least the fine particles). The second is you can never get all the stuff out by washing. Time after time it starts to build up. Read an article some time back, forget who authored it, where they looked at a filter after washing under a microscope. Remember to throughly dry your filter after you wash it. Putting a damp filter back in your car will encourage biological (mold) growth. If it were me, I'd spray it with spray Clorex after washing to kill bacteria and mold spores. Just washing a filter doesn't remove all of these. But letting it sit in the sun for 1/2 hour after washing should sterilize the fibers.

Finally got all my parts together to complete this 3G to 4G upgrade and I can say it worked out well for both my 2016 MKX as well as my 2017 MKC. The parts I used are below and should apply to any one upgrading from 3G to 4G, the only difference would be the length of the antenna extension cable. In the MKX the TCU is located in the right rear quarter panel just to the left of the subwoofer as shown in earlier posts in this thread. The MKC TCU is located under the center console, accessible from the passenger side foot well area. These were both installed following the guidelines setout in the ford bulletin HERE. Hopefully this plus all the other info out there can help someone else get this feature working again. This can be done for much less than what dealers are charging just for labor, provided they are willing to do it or know anything about it. Total costs for this upgrade was around $200 CAD per vehicle, TCUs were $130, antennas were $52 and extension cables were $20. The install was as follows: Step 1: Remove old TCU located to the top left of the subwoofer in the right rear quarter. Should be noted that the original module electrical connections faced the rear of the vehicle and the new/repurposed TCU faces the front of the vehicle (per the guide). For me this caused the wiring harness to be too short to reach without cutting back the taped main harness and pulling the TCU wiring out a bit more. It will reach but it was tight. Step 2: Temporarily Plug the factory harness into the new/repurposed TCU, connect FAKRA type I (beige) bypass plug (if not using wifi hotspot), connect the 4G antenna and extension harness. This will all be kind of just dangling as you verify functionality. Make sure everything works as expected before going through all the effort of finishing the install. Step 3: Connect to vehicle using FORScan. I didn't reuse a previous profile, I just connected as if it were the first time and allowed FORScan to scan for all modules. The TCU should get recognized during the scan. After the scan is completed open the PID tab on the left and select the TCU from the menu at the bottom, then add all available TCU functions to the monitor. This will allow you to see signal strength and the status of the module among other things. You can push play and see what the status of these are which will allow you to see that everything is reading, once everything is good push the stop button as you can't run 2 functions at the same time (next step). Ensure you have decent cellular strength or the authorization steps may not work. (mine was around 175-180). Step 4: Open the configuration tab on the left and scroll down to the TCU module asbuild data section and run it. Once open we will be changing the last character of the first block on the first line 754-01-01. The code will be xxxX-xxxx-xxxx. We will be changing the "X" from what ever it is (Likely a 2) to a 3 and clicking on write. After this has been written and the prompts followed we are going to go and change that 3 back to what it was previously and click write. This forces the TCU to reprovision itself. You can now stop this function and go back to the PID section and monitor the TCU again. This time you will see "Unprovsioned mode" and the other values will be zeros. Let this run until it reads "Waiting for authorization". The TCU is now waiting for the request to come from the phone app. Step 5: Do a factory reset on the Sync 3 screen in settings-general-Factory reset. This will remove all previously authorizations. Unfortunately this will also reset your sound settings, radio presets, possibly ambient light setting, bluetooth devices and wifi network. Not a big deal, this can all be changed back, just a heads up. Step 6: Open the Lincoln way app or Ford pass app and delete your vehicle if you haven't already. Now click "add" or the "+" and add your vehicle using the vin, either add manually or click the camera button and scan the bar code on the sticker located in the drivers door jam. It should say "searching" followed by "vehicle found", then add a nickname and continue. Once added go to the "Home" screen on the app, you should now see an "Activate" button. Click this button and it should send the request to the car, watch the Sync screen for the authorization popup and click allow. You will then be notified in the app that permission has been granted. It can take a second for the vehicle to update. If you look at the PID monitor in FORScan (which should still be running) you will see the "Waiting for authorization" change to "Authorized". Once that happens you should now see your vehicle on the home screen in the app with the remote functions. Tire pressures and oil life may only update after the first drive cycle. Step 7: Test the functions of the app. Unlock, lock, and remote start. If these are all working then you can now permanently install the TCU and antenna and put the vehicle back together. After everything is back together, plug back in and run the PID in FORScan. This is just a double check that everything is still working after it was installed. DONE!! This was easier than I was expecting and worked out well in both vehicles but there are a few things worth mentioning; If using a TCU the starts with a "K" instead of a "J" you will likely need to change the Calibration level and configuration files to the earlier "J" versions in order to get it to work. I can't say for sure if this is needed as I just did it without trying it first to see if it was necessary. From what I've read it will need to be done, especially if the donor TCU is from something a lot newer. The issue is that some of the newer TCUs have more lines in the asbuild which can cause some errors in the TCU as it will be looking for information from other sources that don't exist. Downgrading them basically changes them back to modules that don't have these extra lines and therefore no errors. The reflash took about 50min or so to complete (its a large file). The pics below are of the "K" TCU original files and what they were changed to and the "J" type TCU which I changed nothing on. As you can see I change the "K" TCU to match the files on the "J". These files were still available on the ford site as of December 16, 2022. You can save yourself any questions by purchasing a TCU from a vehicle that is the same as what you are trying to modify ie. 2016 MKX get a TCU from a 2018 MKX or 2017 F150 get a TCU from a 2018 F150. The 2018 TCUs should be "J" and will more or less be plug and play. The easiest way to identify a TCU that will work for the 4G upgrade is to look for both the purple and beige antenna connectors. There are some single purple connector TCUs out there which should work for the upgrade but I can verify for sure if they do or not. Here is a link for some TCU calibration files in the event the Ford site stops working or stops listing them. TCU Calibration files Note: Only paid versions of FORScan running v2.4.6 beta (or a 2.4.x version) will be able to flash firmware, the trail version doesn't have this ability. Also note that flashing firmware is not without risk, bricking modules can happen especially if not using quality ELM OBD interfaces. FORScan recommends OBDlink. Not that it cant be done with the cheaper ELMs you just run a greater risk. OBDlink adapters will also automatically switch between HS and MS can, no need for the fancy switch on the side. For the "K" TCU, after it was flashed with the new files I reload the asbuild file I saved from the "J" TCU. Below is the asbuild list that came with the "J" TCU. I didn't reload a newer MXX asbuild into this as it wasn't necessary, this file worked in both the MKC and MKX. -4G antenna- Ford part - NL3Z-19A390-A. This is the flexible antenna used in the Ford 4G upgrade kit that no one seems to know anything about. -4G TCU - Ford part# JL3T-14G229-AK (from 2018 F150 installed in MKX) as well as KT1T-14G087-FK (from 2019 Edge installed in MKC) -Fakra type D or Z Female to Female extension cable. Fakra Z (water blue) connectors are universal and can plug into any Fakra type connector. I chose to use Z type but the actual connector for the 4G port is Fakra D (Bordeaux Violet ). I had these made locally as they could deliver sooner than I could order but they are available. MKX was 12" (1foot) long and MKC was 60" (5feet) long. -Fakra type I (beige) female 4" long whip with a 10kohm resistor soldered between the coax and the cable shield. As these TCUs are wifi hotspot enabled, this is used to simulate the wifi antenna in order to keep the TCU from flagging a code from an open port. I was not interested in the hotspot so built this to simulate the wifi antenna.

Just picked up this beauty to replace the MKX. Put a deposit on one in transit but they “accidentally” sold it to someone else. But ended up getting a similar one with x plan plus an extra $1K off for the mixup. Ceramic Pearl/Sandstone. 2.0L with massage seats. The seats and the tech are great and the 2.0L is a lot peppier than the MKX 3.7L. Most importantly- mama is happy.

I have owned my 2008 MKX for approximately 1.5 years. I truly enjoy the vehicle! I have owned quite a few vehicles in my 60 years and this may go down as my favorite thus far! Time will tell ! Ask me in three years and my opinion may change! :)

Good Morning! I am happy to be in this group. I got my 2020 Nautilus Reserve 2 months ago. Even though it was considered used when I bought it, I was still the first owner of it since it was only driven by the financial manager while it was waiting to be sold. My previous cars have always been base models but I was looking for my retirement travel car and wanted to be comfortable while traveling around the US. Little did I know that this was my dream car!! It is fully loaded and I'm still trying to get used to everything!

Love my 2019 Nautilus that we leased and was expecting to turn in next month. Since the buyback is $10k below current value I will be keeping it for at least a while. Given the current market I don’t think it makes any sense to lease any car. The Nautilus has been flawless over the past 3 years and is a beautiful car. I do have a recent issue with the transmission shift bogging or slipping between 3rd to 4th. It goes into the Ford dealer Monday. I did find a TSB about the transmission along with a class action lawsuit

I had Michelin’s that did this at 21-24k miles. Went back and was told that that's normal. The way they achieve a smooth and quiet tire is to use soft rubber on the outer tread layer. (Tires are constructed of several different layers of rubber, each with their own specific characteristics. Anyway, after the soft layer it wears off, (>20k), it goes into a hard rubber layer to give tire a long life. But hard rubber is noisy and rides hard. Nothing you can do about this. I'm running 20" Pirelli Scorpion's now. Nice and quiet. When they get noisy, I'll just replace them. One brand I've used, a little noiser and a little rougher, are Bridgestone Duelers. Excellent longevity that doesn't change when they age.

Hey I did end up getting a replacement bezel from the Nautilus for my 2016 mkx (the plastic piece that goes around cup holders and into the center console.) Happy to report it works and fits just fine.

Just bought a new-to-me 2017 MKX Reserve to replace my trusty-but-aging 2006 VW Touareg. The Lincoln seems equal in acceleration and superior in almost every other aspect, including ride comfort, cabin quality, noise suppression, sound system quality, and safety/tech features. And significantly better on fuel. The one thing I will miss is the towing capacity (the Touareg could tow anything; the MKX will be limited to the occasional U-Haul or boat trailer). The Touareg's instruments were also simpler and slightly more readable. However, the MKX is easily as good as any other comparable SUV available now. It was a close call between the MKX and the contemporary Cadillac SRX; the greater cargo capacity, the much better rear-seat space, and the features like the 360 camera tilted the field to the Lincoln. Overall, very pleased with the choice. The only Ford products I previously owned were a Maverick in my youth and a pair of minivans (Windstar/Freestar) in my early Dad years. This is a definite improvement.

My wife and I have owned our 2009 since about 2012, and our ownership experience has been very good. I'm a DIYer and performed most maintenance. She likes the size, comfort and features. We will be upgrading soon, we're pushing 140k!

This week, with summer temps daily, I changed oil, inspected the MKX underside mechanicals, detailed the interior, exterior, & under the hood, then washed the car with Meguiar's fantastic carnuba wash & wax followed by applying Meguiar's Gold Class carnuba Wax Plus. At 40,000 miles, mechanically perfect, and appearing like show room new, I made my decision, i.e this car is too satisfying to sell for a newer model. I'm gonna exercise constraint and wait it out to see what Lincoln brings forth in future vehicles. In a few days, the wife & I will be at our coast condo enjoying surf n sand (and fresh cracked crab) while overlooking that fine MKX in the lot with smiles on our faces. We're sure the car appreciates our decision too.

I bought my 2016 MKX this last December and I love it. This is my second Lincoln, certainly won't be my last.

I only see 4 bolts at step #8. What am I missing?

Hi! I just recently picked up a 2017 MKX Black Label, 2.7T AWD fully loaded, tech package, multi contour massaging seats, everything! Coming from an older MKZ Hybrid, which while I loved, was unfortunately starting to show its age, I was starting to need something a little bit less cramped (could barely fit a large suitcase in that trunk!). While I'm a huge fan of hybrid and electric cars, I just could not find one that paired the amount of comfort, quality, and luxury I wanted, that was in my price point. Plus buying in mid-late 2020, I was able to take advantage of super high trade in values, and that 1.9 APR promo direct from Lincoln! Only 25k on the odo, and still looks and smells BRAND new. Previous owner never even peeled the sticker off the trunk that shows you where the trunk release button is, and I think I might continue to keep it there lol. I've been staring at Black Labels since they were first introduced, and im super stoked to actually call one my own. This car is the perfect size for me, and now no longer need to rent a truck when I need to pick something up thats larger a couple duffle bags. My only complaint is I wish it got better MPG (only averaging 18 at the moment), but I partially attribute that to my heavy foot with that fun 2.7T! Love the look and style of the car. Honestly, I'm more of a fan of this "winged eagle" Lincoln grille design (or even the older "waterfall" grill), rather than the new "generic" looking grille. Looks so much smoother and elegant, but thats just my opinion.

I just recently picked up a 2017 MKX Black Label, also fully loaded. I was coming from an older MKZ, but wanted something with a bit more comfort and cargo space. Luckily, the MKX has all that in spades! Really the only thing I don't like about the car is the gas milage. I've only had a few months now, but i'm only averaging 18-20MPG. Honestly, not too big of a deal unless gas prices start to creep back up to 2008 prices, but also I came from a MKZ Hybrid getting almost double that, so its a bigger change for me. I could probably push it up 2-3+MPG, if my foot wasn't so heavy with that 2.7 twin turbo power ?. Once they release a Hybrid Nautilus, that'll probably be my next after this one. So far I've been very happy with the drive comfort and overall quality and feel of everything. I think the car is beautiful and elegant both inside and out. I also checked out the Lexus RX, but was not a fan of the harsh lines and thought the interior was way too complex and boxy. Plus, its nice driving a car that not everyone else is driving. These cars are diamonds in the rough, and definitely the best luxury value for the money especially used/CPO. This is my third CPO Lincoln, and have been happy with the quality of their products for years now.

The battery in my early production (September 2015) MKX 2.7 was sounding a bit weak at starting the engine on recent cold mornings, so I decided to replace it as a preemptive measure at ~ 38,000 miles. As a DIY owner, I examined the battery removal scenario, reviewed some online videos, etc. and decided to let the shop do the replacement for $19 instead of my messing with it. The issue with the rear terminal and the fact that I hate working on freezing cold mechanical details prompted my decision. A discussion with the mechanic confirmed that the MKX battery location offers some obstacles, but it helps a lot to remove the air filter so that the battery can be slid forward rather than awkwardly lifting it up-and-over the filter housing at an angle.

Great news ! My 'stuttering' issue at altitude and incline has been experienced by my Svc Mgr who personally installed a 'Flight Recorder' as he calls it, and went on a road trip similar to what I did. He recorded 8 separate instances of the issue. They have analyzed the data and determined that my trans is overheating at a certain time / distance traveled. He is ordering a completely new transmission !! Shout out to James Davis @ Fiesta Lincoln in Mesa, AZ - He went way above and beyond to help me ! - Even gave me a 2020 AVIATOR as a loaner while mine is being repaired. ! Love it, so that's my next ride

A cloudy day in the Pacific Northwest, but an opportunity for a soft lighting photoshoot. The car is sporting our winter wheel/tire setup. The ride is actually improved over the factory 21 inch Pirellis with these taller sidewall 20 inch Michelins running 33 PSI. Jacob

What are you doing with the old wheels?

I never liked the 22-way seats. Found their bottom seat bolsters too tall and uncomfortable. But the standard Nautilus seats, at least with the very soft Black Label leather, I find extremely comfortable. They did make very minor changes from the standard MKX seats. The bottom bolsters are now 1/4" shorter and I believe a bit narrower, giving both more flat seating area and less pushing up against your hips. I had test driven the MKX and decided against it because of the seats. I had placed a Range Rover Velar factory order but when the Nautilus came out I figured I'd give it one more test drive and found that, for me, those minor seat changes made all the difference. I canceled the Velar order and placed a Nautilus factory order instead. But there is nothing in a vehicle that is more subjective and particular to the individual than seating comfort.

If I was interested in a MKZ, I would order it with a trailer hitch to pull my MKX.

Today is sunny and mid-50° here. I had to get a new Hydralic Jack from Harbor Freight because my old one is just past due for replacement and I need a good one to change oil on my Classic Cars. On the way home, I opened the Moonroof for the first time, arrived home, took the new Jack out of the rear hatch and closed it. I then put my Car Cover on the Nautilus, went inside and about 15 minutes later, the alarm was going off and my phone notification from the Lincoln Way App beeped as well. So, I figured maybe the big Cargo Package Matt had slipped back and the rear hatch hadn't closed completely. Checked that and pushed it forward a little and closed the hatch again, locked it up and 15 minutes later, Alarm going again. It seemed like the Sound was coming from the rear of the car, not like my MKX which had sounded like it came from under the hood, and not as loud as my MKX was, but anyway, I finally figured out I hadn't closed the Moonroof...like I said, Stupid Me!!

No worries I respond to just about anything including hey you, dummy, dickhead, etc.

Stopped by the dealer to check it out and confirmed it's mine. Very pleased with Magnetic paint and Slate interior as well as the 21" wheels. Still finding it odd that it was delivered a month before its originally scheduled build date and was such a quick turnaround from the January 7 order date. I'm set to take delivery a week from today on the 21st when my existing lease expires. Sorry I only snapped a couple pics but it was parked between two other vehicles.

Headed out to East West Lincoln (Lincoln-only dealership in the Maryland 'burbs of DC) yesterday and picked up my Choroma Copper Black Label Thoroughbred Nautilus. I originally ordered it in November and it was built in December, but the ordered vehicle got caught up in a batch that was pulled aside for extra inspection. So in January (unbeknownst to me) the dealer ordered a second Nautilus to my exact same specifications hoping to get one here quicker. The irony, of course, is that both arrived at the same time. The BL copper exterior is so distinctive (personally, I think it looks great) I expect I'll see it driving around the Washington DC metro area at some point. Ended up going with a one-payment lease -- first time in a long time I didn't just write the Big Check. Thanks to everyone on this great site for all the advice and useful information posted since I first started my search last spring to replace my Audi Q5.

I remember in the mid 1970s the Mercury division had commercials running showing a jeweler working on a diamond ring in the back seat of a loaded Grand Marquis Brougham, then doing the same in the back seat of a Oldsmobile 88. The commercial showed the quality of the ride , as well as how luxurious the one VS the other. (I am showing my age). Lifestyle shots are nice to look at, they do not drive home the virtues of the car. This is what Lincoln needs to do , exactly as you said with the Navigator VS the long in the tooth Escalade. Brand equity does go a long way also , and Lincoln must rebuild all that was lost after such a long time of mailing it in.

I am always amazed by how many RXs Lexus sells as well as How many XT5 Cadillac sells and how few Nautilus Lincoln sells. The Nautilus is such good value and an even better car than the others if you consider comfort and the quiet ride it has. If Lincoln would only step up there advertising to show the virtues of Nautilus The sales charts would look different. I remember the days when Ford compared the competition head to head in advertising. This is the advertising that is needed, not showing famous actors playing pool.

Finally. Some good new on my soon to be built Blue Diamond Nautilus Reserve. Build date of March 23. Ship Date March 26. Landing at the dealer April 1. I laugh when my contact at the dealer said 5 days transport for 45 minute drive from the factory.

After having a Nautilus loaner for ten days, I mostly loved it, but a few things were disappointing compared to my 2017 MKZ. No dedicated steering wheel heat button. The MKZ has one between the heated and cooled seat buttons. It took me a few days to even discover how to turn on the steering wheel heat on my loaner. Putting it on the LCD screen seems like an afterthought on the Nautilus. No dedicated air flow buttons for directing air to main vents and/or floor vents. The MKZ has them. On the Nautilus you have to go to LCD climate screen to select. Ambient lighting is much better on the MKZ. There are lighting strips along each door as well as above the glove box and instrument panel. These are very cool. I would have expected the Nautilus to have these strips. On the MKZ if you open a door while the car is running, the strip for that door turns red. Hopefully, these oversights will be addressed 8n the redesign in a couple of years. .

I must say Lincoln really did a nice job with the Nautilus. The new front grill looks great and the ride itself is much better and quieter and although the cabin is basically they same as the MKX it feels a bit different but in good way. I got the Nautilus fully loaded as was my MKX. Only difference was this time I made sure to get the upgraded 19 speaker stereo system. I love it! I drive in LA and traffic is never good so having a good stereo system is a plus. The Revel 13 speaker system on my MKX was nice but the upgrade is much better and well worth it. I got the 2.0L I4 ECOBOOST engine and it seems to have plenty enough pick up. Its much better then the V6 engine I had in the MKX. The start / stop feature is interesting. Not sure I like it but it might just take getting use to. I did again get the 22 way power seats but honestly its not the end of the world if you don't get this option. I hardly ever used this in my MKX. They only thing I wish Lincoln would have added is if the side mirror rotated down when in reverse so curb parking is easier. It's annoying having to move the mirror manually when trying not the curb the 21 inch sweet looking rims when parking. Well if you are in the market for a new car definitely give the Nautilus a try. Its got an amazing amount of bells and whistles that make the time spent in a car each day fun! Here are the options I got and would recommend. LINCOLN NAUTILUS TECH PACKAGE - $1,720.00 DRIVER ASSISTANCE PACKAGE - $1,590.00 ULTIMATE PACKAGE - $5,160.00 22-WAY PWR MULT CONT DRVR SEAT - $1,500.00

It stays off until you restart the vehicle. I leave mine on 98% of the time - it works great.

I did the reverse; had a 2016 with the 22 ways and it was acceptable but I didn't really like them. So I ordered my Nautilus with the standard seats and am much happier. That was good of the dealer to allow you to reorder anaother. If the standard seats had the bottom extension adjustment they would be perfect for me.

Got our 2016 MKX Black Label with about 20,000 miles on it back today after Lincoln decided to replace the entire transmission rather than repair it for the second time in as many months. The first time, the car simply wouldn't go into reverse, period! They replaced a bunch of parts including what they called the clutch mechanism. This time the transmission broke down driving along a major boulevard at 35 mph and my wife had to coast to the curb., all gears failed to function. The diagnosis showed that so much damage had been done to the transmission and the previous repair that it was more efficient (read: less costly) to replace everything. We just picked it up an hour ago, we'll see how long this lasts this time.

I've had that happen a few times, learned to shift slower, pausing slightly at N bewteen R and D. Allows the hydraulics to neutralize.