Lincoln MKZ
The MKZ is Lincoln’s most affordable car. It’s derived from the Ford Fusion, sharing several of its mechanical components, including its 3.5L V6. As with other Lincoln models, the MKZ can be equipped with AWD. Recently, a hybrid version also became available, featuring a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine paired with an electric motor for a total of 191 hp.
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2018 Lincoln MKZ: Quietly Slipping By
2018 Lincoln MKZ: Quietly Slipping ByThe current generation of the MKZ appeared at a time when Lincoln was in the process of reinventing itself. Back in 2011 or so, it went all out, renaming itself the Lincoln Motor Company, opening a dedicated creative agency in New York City and hiring Max Wolff as their design …
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2017 Lincoln MKZ 2017: When's the Last Time...
2017 Lincoln MKZ 2017: When's the Last Time...The return of the legendary Continental, the promise of an enormous Navigator, a (tasteful) refresh of the MKZ for 2017… Lincoln is reinventing itself once again. This latest renaissance could be the right one—as long as it hits the target. Please, check out our photo gallery !
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2017 Lincoln MKZ: Lincoln Takes a Stand
2017 Lincoln MKZ: Lincoln Takes a StandIt’s not getting a complete overhaul, but the Lincoln MKZ is nonetheless undergoing a major tweaking for 2017. With new styling and a new engine, Lincoln is not only updating this model, but also aligning it with its vision for the lineup. If you’ve been following the world of automobiles …
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2015 Lincoln MKZ: THAT’s A Lincoln?
2015 Lincoln MKZ: THAT’s A Lincoln?“That’s a Lincoln?” That’s what a perfect stranger exclaimed when I told him the make of the sexy sedan I was test driving. The man then explained that his dad had owned several Lincolns, but he’d always preferred BMWs. In his view, Lincolns were for old-timers. And that’s precisely the …
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2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: Best Electric Foot Forward
2013 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: Best Electric Foot ForwardThe 2013 Lincoln MKZ is perhaps the most important car that the premium brand has released in the past decade. With public interest in Lincoln falling across the board, and with so few models available that are actually distinguishable from the Ford vehicles with which they share their platforms, the …
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2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: The First Car That'll Let You Live Longer
2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: The First Car That'll Let You Live LongerIt's a brand that's been patronized by everyone from Frank Sinatra to John Fitzgerald Kennedy to Elvis Presley, and yet it has suffered monumental struggles in its attempts to remain relevant: Lincoln. And you know what? It's deserved every last minute of the time it's spent with its head on …
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2010 Lincoln MKZ: An all-new look!
2010 Lincoln MKZ: An all-new look!You probably already know that the Lincoln MKZ is derived from the Ford Fusion, but did you know that this year’s MKZ has had a major facelift? Well, it has, and I must say it’s for the better. These changes are purely aesthetic, of course, as Lincoln already upgraded the …
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Nearly 90,000 Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Hit by Five Separate Recalls in Canada
Nearly 90,000 Ford, Lincoln Vehicles Hit by Five Separate Recalls in CanadaFord has issued five separate recalls in the past few days affecting hundreds of thousands of vehicles in North America, including nearly 90,000 in Canada. Let’s start with the most serious problem, which affects 35,398 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans from the 2013-2018 model years (hybrid models are excluded).
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Brake Pedal Problems Surface on Older Ford Mustang, Fusion Models
Brake Pedal Problems Surface on Older Ford Mustang, Fusion ModelsFord has announced a recall on nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the brake lights may not turn off when drivers release the brake pedal. Not only that, but models equipped with automatic transmissions may also be able to shift out of Park even when the driver’s foot is …
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640,000 GM, Ford Vehicles With Faulty Airbags Recalled in Canada
640,000 GM, Ford Vehicles With Faulty Airbags Recalled in CanadaGeneral Motors and Ford announced massive recalls in November 2020 and January of this year, respectively, due to faulty airbags. Over 9 million vehicles were said to be affected. And now we know exactly how many of those are in Canada. According to recall notices posted by Transport Canada, a …
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Lincoln MKZ on the Way Out, Replaced by New Electric SUV
Lincoln MKZ on the Way Out, Replaced by New Electric SUVWith Lincoln about to add a new luxury electric vehicle to its lineup, parent company Ford announced on Wednesday that production of the MKZ sedan will end later in 2020 in order for the Hermosillo Assembly Plant in Mexico to prepare for production of more modern and profitable vehicles. Just …
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Exclusive Surprise! The Ford Fusion Isn’t Dead Yet
Exclusive Surprise! The Ford Fusion Isn’t Dead YetAround this time last year, Ford made the shocking announcement that it would eliminate all of its cars in North America except for the iconic Mustang. The Focus and C-MAX did not survive the 2018 model year and today we’ve found out that the Fiesta and Taurus will end with …
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Lincoln unveils 400-horsepower 2017 MKZ
Lincoln unveils 400-horsepower 2017 MKZAs Lincoln looks to reinvent itself— again —the brand is hoping a powerful new version of the MKZ will do the trick. Gone is the Falcon-like look of the second generation MKZ, replaced by a much more understated design that borrows a bit from the Continental Concept Lincoln unveiled earlier …
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2017 Lincoln MKZ: The Brand’s Revival Continues
2017 Lincoln MKZ: The Brand’s Revival ContinuesJust a few years ago, Ford’s Lincoln division was in deep trouble. Its product line-up was dwindling and sales numbers were in a downward spiral. At best, their products were slightly redesigned Ford models that were dressed up to pass for luxury cars, with mixed results. At some point, Ford …
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Review - 2014 Lincoln MKZ
Review - 2014 Lincoln MKZLincoln sales are in a dive, and it's hoping this new MKZ will help them achieve a Cadillac-style comeback. We get our first drive to find out. Motoring 2014, Episode 10 …
