Now in its second year, the 2008 edition of the Lincoln MKX adds more standard features to this already well-endowed luxury crossover. Seating four in a spacious and quiet cabin, the 2008 MKX is available in either front-wheel or all-wheel drive (though the AWD is meant more for rough weather or tricky roads than any true off-roading experience). The 3.5-liter, 265-hp V6 and 6-speed automatic transmission deliver adequate power, but sluggish acceleration for the nearly two-ton crossover. Of course, with the now-standard heated and cooled leather seats and new Lincoln Sync hands-free communication and entertainment system, drivers will probably prefer not to rush through the driving experience, trying to savor every luxurious moment inside the mid-size crossover.
Along with the new heated and cooled seats, the 2008 MKX gets satellite radio and memory settings for the driver's 10-way power seat. Also available are optional 20-inch wheels to replace the standard 18-inch alloys. Features such as dual-zone climate control, a CD/MP3 player with audio input jack, sound insulation, and 40 inches of legroom front and back keep passengers happy and isolated from the outside world. A nice option is the Vista sunroof, which consists of a lengthy sunroof and a rear skylight opening up the cabin. Rear seats split-fold 60/40 to more than double the 32-cubic-foot cargo area to 69 cubic feet, and an optional towing package allows you to haul up to 6,200 pounds. Safety is also considered, and the 2008 Lincoln MKX is fully equipped with ABS brakes, dual front-side and side curtain airbags, a tire monitor, traction control, and stability control with rollover protection. Adaptive headlights and rear parking sensors can be added.
Although it's entering an already overcrowded crossover market, and it's basically a Ford Edge with a Lincoln exterior, the 2008 MKX hopes to steal away customers from the more established Acura MDX or Lexus RX350. It certainly has the interior space, quiet ride, and smooth handling crossover drivers have come to expect, and its growing list of standard high-end equipment earns high marks. But its sluggish power, 16/24 mpg city/highway, lack of a manual mode in the 6-speed, and no low-range gearing to accompany the AWD are downsides that can hinder the overall driving experience.
My wife has had her 2008 MKX 8 months. It's got 20,000 miles and it's front wheel drive with a sunroof. Our problem, I have gone out three times in the last two months to find the front windows down and the sunroof popped up (not slid back, just up). Any idea what could cause this. Could it be my neighbor's garage door opener, she just had a new door put on.
Anyone know the location of the Sirius receiver on a 2008 Lincoln MKX? I have seen that it was in the dash near the radio unit, also behind passenger door panel and in rear cargo area. Just trying to narrow down the location. Thanks.
I have been told that while the fuel pump on a front wheel drive is under the back seat, the items are in the tank on all wheel drive models. Can anyone clarify where the pump and filter are?
where is the fuel filter on a 2008 lincoln mkx
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Adjustable Speed Sensitive Volume Control · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 14 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: .43 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.16
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: fleet · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Folding: one-touch · Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Adjustable Speed Sensitive Volume Control · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 600 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 12.6 · Front brake width: 1.1 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brake width: .43 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center folding with storage · Center console trim: simulated alloy · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Drivetrain
4WD Type: on demand · Axle ratio: 3.39 · Limited slip differential: center
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Header
Option Delete: Generic
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: fleet · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Folding: one-touch · Type: 40-60 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: one-touch
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather-trimmed
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: full-size
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: DVD navigation system w/voice activation · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: chrome aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation