2018

[@RyanEmeryLovesCars]

*I'M AWARE IT'S HARD TO HEAR MY VOICE, I DIDN'T KNOW MY MICRPHONE WAS NOT PICKING IT UP AS MUCH AS IT SHOULD. Sorry :/* *Fall 2024 Update* After dedicating nearly three weekends of time and removing the front passenger, right rear passenger and left rear passenger door panels, lubricating the insides of the plastic pillar trim pieces, and searching for culprits making noise (special shout out to my Dad for helping, removing and installing the panels isn't an easy one-person job), I'm pleased to say at least 70% of everything I was hearing at the time this video was made is now gone or substantially muffled. HOWEVER, starting around September, there's a really strange and loud creaking noise coming from the front passenger door before and after installing the panel. I searched every inch of the door while the panel was off and could not find a definitive source of where the sound comes from. Fortunately, the sound seems to go away after about five or more minutes of driving and is less likely to be heard in the morning when the temperature is cooler. I've also learned the screws inserted near the door handle like to loosen up over time and tightening them decreases the chance of this sound appearing. Whatever the culprit in the door is, it's VERY sensitive to ambient temperature. It was difficult removing the door panels and I never want to have to remove them again, so at this point I'll live with whatever new noises appear 😕 *Summer 2024 Update* Like I said in the video, I always had an issue with the top rear door padding squeaking, but now there's an annoying rattle in the left rear door that won't go away no matter what I do. There are also some other intermittent rattles around the driver's door. I also hear a rattle coming from the passenger side rocker panel which I discovered is missing 2 clips and another is broken... I like the car itself but I'm really disappointed in the build quality as it relates to squeaks/rattles 😕A 2016 I drove had ZERO squeaks and rattles and it had 80K miles and months later I learned the door panel is designed differently with less plastic pieces having the propensity to make noise.

[@Travis25601]

@@RyanEmeryLovesCars something went wrong a few years ago where the auto manufacturers decided they’re more of a financial institution than a manufacturing institution. I don’t see any movement in them changing course neither. I guess now the choices are always going to be which problems do we choose when picking a new car… like choosing between used cars. Even Toyota, Lexus and Honda have a reliability problem now.

[@chromemondo]

Great in depth review. In the market for one of these here in Cali. Had to watch it 3x to absorb it all before we go test driving a few of these this weekend. Thanks for the awesome video!

[@RyanEmeryLovesCars]

Glad it helped. After the test drive let us know in the comments how it went; I'm especially interested to know if you hear squeaks and rattles emanating from the doors and center console area. 2017-2020 saw a redesigned interior and from what I know the build quality went down compared to 2013-2016 models (more cheap plastic pieces molded together that begin squeaking after a while). A 2016 3.7 AWD I drove was SILENT inside regardless of road condition. I like my car but the long-term build quality is not nearly as good as I thought it would be which is disappointing and this is ESPECIALLY evident on rough roads that are not butter smooth (though they look nice, the low-profile 19 inch wheels also don't help the situation). My former 2001 Oldsmobile Aurora had less squeaks and rattles...

[@Travis25601]

Either the MKZ Reserve or Continental in any trim. Lincoln needs to give us back choice for sedans.

[@erle777able]

You can adjust suspension response from sport normal or comfort. Press left steering wheel configurations. I think it is driver assist

[@RyanEmeryLovesCars]

I've tried that several times and do not notice any difference other than the steering wheel tightness changing. I think it's just the terrible roads where I live. Sometimes when I go over bumps or dips in the road my dash cam locks the video and thinks a collision occurred. Thanks Utah...

[@erle777able]

I just bought one too last week!

[@bigsarge8795]

I can barely hear your voiceover. I had to strain to hear you. This car is great on long trips, though