Water pump bearing issues? I hear the 3.5l pre 2013 are a weak spot

Bought a 2014 mkz awd love it

My 2010 lincoln mkz got 209,000 and still runs good and strong

LightWing Studios Unfortunately I sold this one a few months after I bought it, it had so many electrical issues among others that it just did not make sense to put money into it. Though, I do fault this for being a rebuilt title and an insanely early build model. I have a family member with a similar 2010 and it’s approaching 300k miles!

I also have a 2010 awd with only 7.3k on it. For around the same price. Before that i had a zephyr 2006 with only 62k on it for 6900. Love these cars. I think im gonna grab the 2020 mkz next... or the 2020 continental. Im not sure

I just got one with 7.3k on it for 10. Well 8300 before taxes and warranty

Do it think it’s worth buying for $3000 if it has 195k miles?

@@th3officialray I’m wondering the same thing

is it automatic

@@quanbrooklynkid7776 each and every one of them are. The fusions mercury Milan’s and the Lincoln mkz are all autos, some but very very few fusions and Milan’s that were base model 4 cylinders had a manual option, but only base model inline 4s these never did

Maybe its because I have always had sports cars. But I just bought a 2009 mkz. And it feels like it floats down the road. Its the most comfortable car I have owned

As long as you check the coolant levels and be mindful and buy a decent replacement, it should be fine. That is also my concern as I am also thinking about getting one as a first car.

Hey man, hows the car holding up so far. Also can u elaborate on maintenance fees.

How has it been treating you?

​@@tsering4966I'm wondering the same thing 😂

@@freeffree4133car has held up well so far. Needed normal maintenance. Brakes, oil changes etc. Great in all weather with good tires. The driver side heated seat doesn't work anymore and the driver side blind spot system has failed. Otherwise it's been very reliable mechanically.

The OG 2006-09 was legit.

@@charliesmash For sure. I'm not really sure why they went with the walrus look for the 2010+.

how did it go?

a lot of sites list that as one of the cons of it (too much like fusion) but I don't really understand why. Lexus is a tricked out Toyota so I don't know why people knock Lincoln for being Fusions. I'd love a leather Fusion but shopping used the Lincolns were barely any more that Fords so I got an MKZ.

Taurus* they both have the same engine and all

ThinkOutsideTheCube heated cloth > everything else. The cooled seats are cool, heh pun, but only work if the actual air conditioning is on and the fans are getting cool air to blow into the seat. It’s kinda silly since you’re already blasting a/c in the car and should be cool enough just by the A/C alone lol

BlakesCars2 Dang! So how well does it work independently of you don't want to use the HVAC system & just use the cooled seat?

@@NileshR12 you have to be using the a/c to use it, it isn't as good as mercedes cooled seats but it is pretty cool. The heated seats work better

@@NileshR12 it just blows air. LOL

He said It is a salvaged or restored title so of course it had damage. I just bought a 2011 restored title mkz and I am happy with it, it doesn't take much total a car worth 5-10k and sometimes they can be good deals to fix. Some salvage titles suck but you can buy a lot of luxury cars that have had flood damage or been in fender benders for good deals, or sometimes if your in an accident you can buy your own totaled car and fix it and make $. Often times the insurance will estimate 1 accident to cost 10k+ to fix and they will total a car, but then the car only needs like 2k of work and can be fixed and driven on the salvage title. It is a risk but if the car was fixed well you can get a good deal that way and it is worth it if you plan to keep the car a long time (cuz resale value will suck)

@@oldgorillascooterclub2597 yeah dude for real… I wrecked my 2011 Ford Fusion Se (not liable lol) and the damages were not at all extensive! I needed a new front bumper with fog lights and grille, a rim and tire. The insurance company totaled it. Granted, my EPAS and ADVANCETRAC had already completely failed, so I believe that the insurance company thinks it broke in the wreck 😂 I paid 3200 for the car…. and the insurance company paid me $7300 for it after the wreck… I believe it was totaled since it was low mileage and a decade old…. With how cheap the damages would really be to repair, State Farm will flip it no doubt

look under the car to see how much damage . then you'll know the extent of damage , some owners freak-out when its got a scratch and they want the whole bumper changed , so they get it fix but it was nothing . So looking underneath can tell a story. and each state records accidents on each registered vehicle. that you can look up under the freedom of information act , or pay a few bucks to a carfack company { and you know why I spelled it wrong ;] } Once i bought a city car in a auction , the owner changed front and rear bumpers with black primer aftermarket. no one wanted the car. at auction , in the mind of others it was a wreck and not finished , I got it cheep ! paperwork said it was a NY city car owner and those bumpers are always torn up . his must have been backed up on a hitch and ripped it open or vice a versa . but not a dam bit of other damage. [ I'm a bodyman i checked ] So your eyes can trick you to not see, what the mind don't know .

I can't tell you about the base system, but the 2011 I just bought has THX and it sounds great, I was expecting to have to replace some speakers since the car is 9+ years old but I will keep it stock THX.

I had a 2010 mkT THX system never went out. Now a 2008 Navigator with TXH....it still sounds nice

I just bought a 2010 MKZ and was playing my stock orig. Thx radio and the neighbors came out and asked me to turn it down, they couldn't hear their TV, my bass was drowning it out. I thought reading it had 17 speakers was a misprint, boy was iI wrong! My THX ROCKS!!!

Lg Marquez Even though it had high mileage that seems like a great deal lol

Yes, take itttt

Human Being the car isn’t even worth 2 grand. I’m just going to drive it, I highly doubt it going to go out if it’s already been good for 10 years.

I own a 2011 Ford Fusion SEL with the 3.0 L V6, is this issue widespread with them as well??

@@AlecDenston it isn't anything to worry about, it only happens if people don't change their timing belt and it breaks and then causes the problem he was talking about. Anyone who actually maintains their vehicle properly won't have these problems. People who are cheap and don't replace their water pump when they replace their timing belt like reccomended will have this problem.

@@oldgorillascooterclub2597 Problem is the water pump on these is INSIDE the engine not the outside where you can get to it if needed. That's why it costs so damn much to change out...THE LABOR!

@@oldgorillascooterclub2597 I’m a mechanic and trust me I have one and engine has 190k and water pump failed I’m just swapping the engine for something around 60k miles. Not worth fixing the damn pump itself with a high mialage car. They are great cars but awful water pump design.

I know dude, we have no idea how well we had it a year ago.

I’m going to see one today for $1,600

Update?

Just crossed 500,000 miles and it’s still smooth as day 1

@@BlakesCars2 holy shit nice what is your secret haha I don’t plan on getting rid of mine anytime soon. I don’t think I’ll own another car now besides a Lincoln I’ve had 02 Caddy but I like the Lincoln ride better than any car I’ve ever owned…

That surprise me, my insurance on my 2010 MKZ was cheap cheap, they are extremely safe rides.

@@sharilynfairchild2823 I just bought a 2014 awd reservre package Shari 364$ every 6 months 1000 deductable ,comprehensive no deductible.I was payin 538 every six months for 2019 veloseter turbu and nisan 2011 king cab 4x4 100$ deductable.love my lincoln though

Took the plunge got a 2014 mkz 52k awd reserve package.absolutly love it.bought in March put over 4000m on it by july

I’m looking at one with 150k

Yeah I wanna know lol because I'm going to look at one

@@godsandmonstars After reading up on these cars.. VERY EXPENSIVE repairs. I quit looking at them

He bought a salvage titled. They tend to be sold much cheaper. Because they are harder to get rid of. Because a lot of times the car was wrecked and rebuilt.

Rafael Rangel 51 ...yeah that’s also another way you can check. Thankfully I have the pre repair pics!

I know!! That post Covid market really is sad

@@BlakesCars2 Yeah I turned 16 last year it was perfect timing to buy my first car 😂