Fun tuned in while noise is tuned out
A wealth of upgrades means the 2011 Lincoln MKX will provide a more connected feel between the driver and the road through responsive acceleration, engaging steering, spirited handling and confident braking.
The new 18-inch tires have increased grip and are mounted on larger wheels than the outgoing product, helping enable enhanced stopping and improved handling. Twenty-inch wheels are available as well.
The springs, shocks and stabilizer bars also have been retuned to give the Lincoln MKX a flatter response through turns and over hills while still providing the comfortable ride luxury buyers expect and demand.
The original Lincoln MKX set many benchmarks in overall quietness, and that tradition continues as Ford internal preliminary data show the 2011 MKX scores better in speech recognition, wind noise and sound package than competitors from Lexus and Audi.
Both road noise and wind noise are significantly decreased in the 2011 MKX because of improvements found throughout the interior and exterior, including powertrain. Additional actions include:
Sound pack and acoustic glass: A more-absorptive sound pack is found
throughout the interior, which reduces high-frequency noise more effectively
than material that acts merely as a barrier. The result is an improved
articulation index, which measures how easy it is to hear and understand someone
in the vehicle. The 2011 Lincoln MKX also features an acoustic headliner, and
the microphone for the SYNC system has been relocated so it is closer to the
driver for improved voice recognition. The windshield also is thicker and
acoustic-laminated for reduced wind noise. Acoustic glass in the front doors
also is standard for the 2011 model. Finally, baked-on expandable foam baffles
in the fenders and rear D-pillars help seal out unwanted road noise.
Powertrain NVH improvements: Three main actions contribute to a quieter 2011
Lincoln MKX from a powertrain NVH perspective. One is the more robust engine
cover. Intake and exhaust systems also have been completely retuned for a
crisper note corresponding to Lincoln powertrain DNA. Finally, a "tighter"
torque converter reduces engine rpm on launch and tip-in events, reducing engine
noise.
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Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined previou ...
Troubleshooting
Why isn’t APA searching for a parking space?
• You may have deactivated the AdvanceTrac system.
• One of the doors (except the driver’s door) may not be securely
closed.
Why doesn’t APA offer a ...
Switching off AdvanceTrac
If the vehicle is stuck in snow, mud or sand, and seems to lose engine
power, switching off certain features of the AdvanceTrac system may be
beneficial because the wheels are allowed to spin. Thi ...