In keeping with tradition, Lincoln’s 2009 MKX is long on luxury and long on price. Basically a dressed up Ford Edge with a bit more chrome, a distinctive grille, and a few more standard luxury features, the ’09 MKX is a carryover from 2008. The latest MKX is still delivered in two trims, FWD and AWD, with both trims offering the same impressive list of standard features.
Both MKX trims are equipped with a 3.5-liter, DOHC, 24-valve Duratec V6 with a six-speed automatic overdrive transmission. This venerable powerplant puts out 265 hp at 6,250 RPM and 250 lb-ft of torque at 4,500 RPM and is carried nicely on a four-wheel independent suspension. One 2009 MKX owner considers the engine a tad underpowered. EPA gas mileage estimates for the FWD trim are 16/24 mpg, with 15/22 for the AWD, which Lincoln claims as “Best In Class” for midsize luxury CUVs (crossover utility vehicles) in 2008.
Standard features for the 2009 MKX include 18-inch aluminum wheels, chrome beltline molding, a leather-wrapped telescoping steering wheel, illuminating front and rear vanity mirrors, power doors, windows, and mirrors, a 6-CD/MP3 player with six speakers and Sirius satellite radio, dual-zone air-conditioning, heated and cooled front seats with driver’s seat memory (a real hit with most owners in ’08), and the SYNC voice-activated, Bluetooth-capable communications system. The MKX also comes with a sizeable 68.6 cubic feet of cargo area with the rear seat folded down.
Believe it or not, the 2009 MKX even has a few hefty options packages, like the Elite Package, with a THX-certified audio system with 14 speakers, DVD entertainment, the Panoramic Vista Roof, and a hard-disk-based and voice-activated nav system. In addition, both MKX trims can be ordered with upgraded leather upholstery, 20-inch chrome-clad wheels, and a rear power liftgate, three options that especially impressed owners in 2008. Other options available include a trailer tow package (each trim will tow up to 3,500 pounds), heated rear seats, and ebony wood-grain appliqués.
A few things drivers of the ’08 Lincoln MKX felt could be improved upon include "soft" brakes, a lack of directional blinkers on the exterior mirrors, and more comfortable front seats. Some owners mention that the instrument cluster was a bit difficult to read, and several note the lack of an available rear back-up camera system.
Safety features on both the FWD and AWD MKX for ’09 include four-wheel ABS, dual stage front airbags, first and second row side curtain airbags, traction control, an antiskid system, the SOS post-crash alert system, an electronic passive anti-theft system (EPATS), dual-stage front airbags with an occupant sensing system, and the Personal Safety System with seatbelt pre-tensioners, a crash severity sensor, and load-limiting retractors. The MKX received the best rating of “good” from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for frontal offset and side impact protection. Shoppers should keep in mind that the 2009 AWD MKX may be good in snow, but isn’t designed for off-road use.
My Lincoln MKX won’t start when engine is warm. Starts fine after it’s been sitting for a while. 4 mechanics have been unable to diagnose the issue. I’ve had a tune up within the last 3 months, battery is about 1 year old, purge valve has been replaced and a filter(I can’t remember which one). Please help!
My headlights don’t come on at dark
Alicia from Pittsburg wanted to sell her MKX for $5000...I agreed to pay her $5000 cash, why hasn't she sold me her car? I agreed to her price what's the problem?
How much can I ask for my 2009 Lincoln MKX limited edition, AWD with 81,000 miles? Took care of this car like it was my first born....top condition
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · Adjustable Speed Sensitive Volume Control · 2 subwoofers · Total Number of Speakers: 12 · 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 with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: wood
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Reading lights: front · 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
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: body-color · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Folding: one-touch · Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: front and rear · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
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: temporary
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
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Video System
Video games: Audio/Video Input
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: dual speed
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · In-Dash Single CD/DVD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: Sirius ready · 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 with cupholders · Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: wood · Door sill trim: illuminated scuff plate · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Interior accents: wood · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power driver seat · Keyless entry: keypad · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 4 total · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · 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
Engine
Alternator: 150 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Grille color: chrome · License plate bracket: front · Mirror color: chrome · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: black · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment: SYNC · Video monitor location: dual rear · Video monitor size: 7 · Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: Auto on
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 10
Rear Seats
Folding: one-touch · Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Rear moonroof: fixed glass · Roof rails: black · Sunroof: power glass
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Impact sensor: alert system · Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
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: premium leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside
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
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: aluminum
Towing and Hauling
Trailer wiring: 4-pin
Video System
Video games: Audio/Video Input
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: remote operation · Rear wiper: dual speed