Commenting on concerns is how word gets out and we come together as owners to recognize potential issues that impact us all. A healthy venting is a great way to release steam as long as we don't end up directing that steam at each other. We're all here because we each have invested (invested? like auto's earn worth, lol) in a new vehicle we felt beat out the competition. Competition that has been in the game much longer than this first year winner. I believe as the community grows more topics will be discussed both positive and negative. There are very positive postings and comments made on here just as there are the voices of concern. Sometimes it's easy for the negatives to stick out more than the rest. Here's to hoping as this new model grows in popularity we will see more owners join this site and provide the increased variety in postings you seek.
Negativity in the Forum
I am not sure why but it seems like this forum about the MKC is focused on finding things to complain about. There are some small problems here and there and I agree they are problems that probably should have been resolved quicker (sat radio) but we really don't know what the actual cause of the problems are and I am sure they are trying to fix it with out replacing major components so they might have to spend some effort finding a way to change one small thing vs replacing an entire system. (example if the wire to the antenna is the wrong gauge to handle signal properly they might look into a converter box to put in line vs gutting your car and replacing that wire)
Anyways I just wanted to point out what I see here as I for one am VERY happy with the car. Me and my wife both love it and have no regrets what so ever in buying the car. The few minor problems are annoying but I am sure they will get resolved and even if they don't the car will still have less problems than multiple BMW's I have owned and Audi's I have known friends to own.
So lets put some effort into sharing pics, talking about modification ideas, and sharing links to cool aftermarket accessories out there for the MKC and less time dwelling on the few problems.
Just my 2 cents
Anyways I just wanted to point out what I see here as I for one am VERY happy with the car. Me and my wife both love it and have no regrets what so ever in buying the car. The few minor problems are annoying but I am sure they will get resolved and even if they don't the car will still have less problems than multiple BMW's I have owned and Audi's I have known friends to own.
So lets put some effort into sharing pics, talking about modification ideas, and sharing links to cool aftermarket accessories out there for the MKC and less time dwelling on the few problems.
Just my 2 cents
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If the all the others can't fully fix some common problems, what magic is expected from Lincoln?
Not to kick the can again, but to me seems like that is what some do best on any type of forum complain. I pointed out a few times on here, some of these same issues here are to be found on very Brand's Forum, one model or another. I only spend the time do this because I care, both ways. Some will just fully disregard those facts, only see Lincoln and me as the bad guy.
Every Major Auto player has the very same forum posts of owner discontent about the lack of caring by a Brand on their problems.
Here's one link. Owners not happy with some Lexus: 17 pages. ¾ of the posts are about the 2014 – 15, Lexus F-sport. Makes us look like preschoolers.
Heated Seat Discussion (merged threads) - Club Lexus Forums
Now, Lincoln has come up with improvements for the c/c seat heating which I too, will check into. I have always agreed they were weak, although not unlike many others today. Maybe at first they chose the wrong supplier part strength for the task, or for the seat materials. Could have been adequate for the testers, but not for Joe public.
In general most all Manufacturers share many of same problems, simple because many of the smaller parts are shared throughout the industry and not built in house to spread the cost of R&D. Their vehicles styling and parts are engineered to fit together. Why were there tens of millions of air bags recalled? Now if a cost saving part failed, learn from that and replace with a better built one.
I'm all for talk on reasonable mod's, just not much left for us do these days, including the Mustangs. Years ago I was heavy into the Mustangs Mod's those Forums were all on the postive, shared info, took care of problems and very thankfull group.
Never dissed about Ford.
Not to kick the can again, but to me seems like that is what some do best on any type of forum complain. I pointed out a few times on here, some of these same issues here are to be found on very Brand's Forum, one model or another. I only spend the time do this because I care, both ways. Some will just fully disregard those facts, only see Lincoln and me as the bad guy.
Every Major Auto player has the very same forum posts of owner discontent about the lack of caring by a Brand on their problems.
Here's one link. Owners not happy with some Lexus: 17 pages. ¾ of the posts are about the 2014 – 15, Lexus F-sport. Makes us look like preschoolers.
Heated Seat Discussion (merged threads) - Club Lexus Forums
Now, Lincoln has come up with improvements for the c/c seat heating which I too, will check into. I have always agreed they were weak, although not unlike many others today. Maybe at first they chose the wrong supplier part strength for the task, or for the seat materials. Could have been adequate for the testers, but not for Joe public.
In general most all Manufacturers share many of same problems, simple because many of the smaller parts are shared throughout the industry and not built in house to spread the cost of R&D. Their vehicles styling and parts are engineered to fit together. Why were there tens of millions of air bags recalled? Now if a cost saving part failed, learn from that and replace with a better built one.
I'm all for talk on reasonable mod's, just not much left for us do these days, including the Mustangs. Years ago I was heavy into the Mustangs Mod's those Forums were all on the postive, shared info, took care of problems and very thankfull group.
Never dissed about Ford.
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