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Hi MKZlan. Take this advice in the spirit in which it is offered: The MKZ already has a very efficient factory CAI intake, which supplies far more than enough air to the engine for any driving situation. And most aftermarket CAI's are actually Hot Air Intakes, since they are not properly sealed and simply pull in hot engine bay air. If you still want the "sound" of an open aftermarket intake, then look for the Steeda Intake (if it is still available). However, no aftermarket CAI is going to increase MPG's, power, performance etc. in your MKZ over the factory CAI that is already there. Let us know how you make out, and good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Hi 3.0tmkz. The factory intake system and filter is extremely efficient and allows far more airflow than the engine needs, at any speed. There is no reason to change the filter element to anything other than the specified Motorcraft filter or another OEM replacement brand. It will do nothing for performance. And a more porous filter won't help, and yes, can possibly cause problems. Good luck.

Hi Rod. Congratulations on your new MKZ and welcome to the Lincoln MKZ Forum! Good luck!

Hi drolds1. Although it is unlikely I would utilize it, if I do check into it, I will let you know what I find out. Good luck.

Hi austin. Yes, most members/owners here would recommend it be changed long before 150,000 miles. 30,000 miles may be a bit OCD for a vehicle that only qualifies as "Normal" usage. But everyone should do what is best for their own situation. So if 30,000 keeps someone happy, do it. However, I would recommend definitely somewhere starting at 50,000 miles and not more than 100,000 miles tops. Good luck.

Hi drolds1. Yes, I also received it. But I did not check into it to see what home services are available or costs.

Hi shstaka. Take a look at the center console tray discussed in this thread. I purchased one for my 2018, and it comes in very handy. Much more so than the smaller factory/OEM tray: https://lincolnmkzforum.com/topic/4329-center-armrest-storage/?tab=comments#comment-18153 And here are others: https://www.google.com/search?q=2017+MKZ+center+console+tray&client=firefox-b-1-d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi9sqKurOjzAhXxg-AKHR4IDBAQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1920&bih=994 I realize you asked about an insert for the forward cubby/ashtray, because you want something to keep your phone readily available (and not inside the center console, under a lid). However, there are none I know of, and this tray is real and available now. However, if you don't care for this, perhaps someone will design and 3D print something for you. Let us know if you do find something, since other members will certainly be interested too. Good luck.

Hi 17MKZ. "Thermoelectric Cooling Device". Take a look here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_cooling Good luck.

Hi wharriso. Yes...lol...while you may never be able to tell her so (unless you are a very brave or very foolish man?), there is a good chance it was something in her pocketbook pressing the button. It has happened once or twice to my wife also. However, I will state that the buttons on the new 2017+ fobs are a bit sensitive. They should have been recessed a bit more. Good luck!

Hi wharriso. Yes, as 17MKZ3.0TT stated, you (or someone) accidentally activated the "Global Open" feature. Press the fob unlock button twice, holding the second press for approximately 5 seconds. All windows open and the moonroof will pop open (with either moonroof). You can release the button at any point after they start moving. If you press again while they are moving, they will stop wherever they are. You can also close all the windows and moonroof by performing the same steps with the LOCK button. Press the fob lock button twice, holding the second press for approximately 5 seconds until the windows and moonroof begin to close. You can release the button at any point after they start moving. If you press again while they are moving, they will stop wherever they are. This is explained in more detail, along with a lot of other features, in the Owners Manual. Good luck.

Hi johnnpee. No need to spend $200. Twenty of the Gorilla lugnuts recommend above (5 packs of 4) will cost less than $100 (unless someone is foolish enough to pay retail price). And owners with locking lugnuts only need need 16, so less than $80 (4 packs of 4). Yes, lugnuts can also be found for less than that, especially if they are hidden behind a center cap and don't need to be chromed and/or look nice. However, as with everything...we get what we pay for. In the end, any correctly sized set of quality chromed lugnuts will do the job. Good luck.

Hi Tom. Yes, it is clear what you were thinking. That is usually what everyone thinks when they get reusable filters. ? But as you know, if the filter is reusable, it now needs to be removed, cleaned, allowed to dry, and then reinstalled later. In the meantime you either don't drive the car, or drive it with no filter, until it can dry and be reinstalled. Seems like a step backwards from removing a filter, installing a new one, and being on your way. And either way, a reusable is not "Any better than a regular paper filter in filtering and trapping odors". The filters trap airborne contaminants, not odors. There may be charcoal activated filters available that can trap odors, but they would be disposable. Seems you already had a decision made (if you drive in dusty conditions), so do whatever you feel is best for you. I'm sure others will jump in with their own opinions and experiences.Let us know how you make out and good luck.

Hi DrakeR. And to add to leftovertures good information (but unfortunately not for you): if you are a Costco member, their tire prices (along with their tire buyer perks) are near unbeatable. Excellent prices, plus...for the life of the tires: Included Road Hazard warranty. Free balancing. Free flat repairs. Free tire rotations. Free tire pressure check/fill with nitrogen etc. However, if you were/are a Costco member, this is information you likely already knew. And their manufacturer selection is limited. It normally includes Michelin, BF Goodrich and Bridgestone. And maybe Continental? Not sure at the moment. Also, you are correct, I should have been more precise/detailed in my previous reply. So I attached the Ford/Lincoln Tire Warranty guide. If anyone wants to take the time to read though it, there was essentially (in reality) no treadwear warranty for any OEM tire on a 2018 prior Ford/Lincoln...no matter the manufacturer. Some brands outright state they only cover "defects in material and workmanship", and show no treadwear warranty specified or offered (i.e. Toyo, Hankook, Maxxis, Pirelli, Yokohama). And Michelin forces the vehicle owner to jump through so many hoops that by the time they get done, there is essentially no treadwear warranty (as you stated you have heard with Michelin). For example, with Michelin tires (copy and paste), just one caveat is: " 2. The tires have been rotated and inspected by a participating Michelin tire retailer, and the attached Mounting and Rotation Service Record has been fully completed and signed;" It is very doubtful many owners jump through rotation/Service Record hoop. And once you don't, there goes the ethereal treadwear warranty anyway. So while there is a "treadwear warranty", it is not usable in real life. Full disclosure: I can not speak for OEM tire treadwear warranties in the 70's, 80's, 90's or 00's etc. Although I was driving then, I have never needed to have a tire replaced for bad/low/insufficient treadwear life. I've been lucky. I guess my only point is that Michelin is no better and no worse than every other manufacturer when it comes to OEM tire warranties. In real life, their warranties are mainly for "defects in material or workmanship". And to everyone: I try to have a non-Internet life once in a while, or at least my lovely wife makes me, so I only took a quick look through the Tire Warranty Guide , so if I missed anything, please feel free to correct any incorrect information. Hope this information may help someone at some time, and good luck. 2017-Ford-Lincoln-Tire-Warranty-version-1_tirtw_EN-US_02_2016-1.pdf

Hi Tom. If the K&N filter costs more and/or is a reusable one that requires some sort of cleaning, just get the Motorcraft OEM filter or a name brand equivalent. As long as we stick with a Motorcraft or name brand filter replacement, none of these filters are going to be much better at filtering, trapping odors than another. They are mainly meant to trap pollen, dust, dirt etc. Figuratively speaking...It ain't rocket science. It is a simple cabin air filter and does not need to be made any more complicated than it is. They are not meant to provide NBC protection (just kidding). ? Good luck with whatever you decide to do.

Hi DrakeR. I have not owned Vredestein or Pirelli, so can not comment on them. I have heard good things about Vredestein, especially when snow performance is important, which it sounds like it is for you. And I can comment that I have purchased Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3 and A/S 3+ for my older MKZ and been very happy with them. I believe they have been superseded by the Pilot Sport A/S 4 (or a model with a similar name...I forget). However, your information about the Michelin treadwear warranty has me confused. Where did you obtain information that "Michelin stopped treadwear warranty coverage on OEM tires after 2017 model year."? There generally has not been any treadwear warranty on OEM tires for a long time (i.e. those that were on the car from the factory). OEM/Factory tires usually only have a warranty covering defects in material/workmanship. However, if you purchase the same model tire or another later, there is a treadwear warranty, just as there always has been. In other words, there is no treadwear warranty on the 4 Michelin Primacy's that came on your 2019 MKZ. However, if you purchase a Michelin Primacy, or 2, or 4, those purchased tires have a treadwear warranty. Ignore all this if I misunderstood what you meant. Keep us updated and good luck.

Hi shtaka. Yes, I have read others state that they feel the 2018's are more "solid and smooth" than the 2017's. I can not offer a reason why. Also, it is natural that a 1 year old vehicle may feel more solid than a 4 year old vehicle. Little rattles, creaks etc begin to occur over time and we get used to some of them. Sort of how if we put on a half pound a week, we don't really notice it in the mirror, because it is happening slowly and imperceptibly to us, even though it will be 26 pounds by the end of a year. However, if a friend who has not seen us during that year stops by to visit, they are immediately going to notice that we put on quite a bit of weight, because it did not slowly sneak up on them like the weight did on us. ? In this case, you suddenly went from a broken in 4 year old car, to a nearly new one. And the new one does not have 4 year old rattles and creaks yet. Keep in mind I am not saying this is the only cause of rattles and creaks, but it is one of them. Concerning the different moonroofs: Yes, the Panoramic moonroof does decrease the overall rigidity compared to the conventional moonroof. And the regular moonroof has less overall rigidity than the all steel roof models. Concerning the "auto brake hold feature". My 2018 MKZ does not remember the previous setting either. I also must push the button after each vehicle start. Others have asked if it can be enabled on as the default, but there has never been a definitive answer. Some have said it can be owner enabled with FORScan software, but no one provides an answer as to how. Those who have asked their Lincoln Service Department have been told their vehicles are operating as designed and it can not be enabled, despite the fact that some model years seem to be able to hold the last setting. So I guess the moral of the story is to ask the Service Department if they can do it. Hope your MKZ is back on the road soon and good luck.

Hi alli. Yes, unless you find a "parts guy" and/or others who are extreme audiophiles...or own an MKZ themselves and have replaced the speakers, they will not know or have that information. For the most part, they deal strictly with ordering replacement parts by VIN and part numbers for the cars that come into their Dealerships. Do we wish they could have that information? Sure, I wish it too. But in reality, we can not expect it. It is not information they need to know to perform their job. And there is no great need for Lincoln/Ford to create a database with that information, since they are in the business to build and sell a car to the public, and replace factory parts with factor parts, if necessary, not provide information for the aftermarket. In most cases like this, we can only hope we know or can find the information ourselves, have an audiophile friend who can, or enlist the help of an automotive audio shop. Not making excuses, only putting the reality into context. And listening to the clip you found, I would say it could be anything from a failing amp to failing speakers (I am not an audio expert at all). Or possibly corrupted sound files (if using USB or CD's). Does the distortion happen at random times, or in the same spot in certain songs...etc.? Keep us updated and good luck.

Hi alli. I second the advice of "Multitask". Contact Crutchfield. They will be able to tell you what is in those positions and what is available to replace them: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-kP3yGV8QbwP/ You can use their online fitment guide, or call them. I would recommend calling and speaking to one of their installation experts. Let us k now how you make out and good luck.

Hi B R. I agree with "leftoverture" that you may have luck if you stop by an automotive upholstery shop near you to ask their professional advice. They are used to tainting apart seats on a regular basis, and may have some insight which will save you a little money. You can Google "Automotive upholstery shops near me" for places to start. That was how I found the shop I used to replace the drivers seat leather in my 2007 MKZ. Keep us updated and good luck.

Hi B R. Yes, it "could" be something else. It could be any of a half dozen things or more. And if we ask long enough, we can probably find one owner or another who has had one of those half dozen+ problems with their heated seats in their particular MKZ However, there is no way to accurately diagnose it over the Internet, since I or someone else can tell you the cause was "X" on my MKZ, but it could be "U", "V", "W", "Y" or "Z" causing the problem on your car. Or any combination of them. Hope you understand I am not being difficult, only trying to help you and explain that this is one of those cases where Internet diagnosis will most likely only wind up with you frustrated and throwing parts (and money) at the problem. The underlying cause will need to be determined through hands-on diagnosis. I am sure other members will jump in if they feel they can help. Keep us updated and good luck.

Hi B R. Moving this to the "Interior" sub-forum, where it will hopefully receive more appropriate attention than in the "AWD (All Wheel Drive)" sub-forum. Good luck.

Hi tcmason. Sounds like a possible blend door issue/failure. Good luck.

Hi jim. Service coupons and discount offers run in cycles. Sometimes there are offers we need, sometimes there are not. Plus, the pandemic and the commodity shortages caused by it have everything in a mess. All you can do is look around and hope there is an offer for what you need, at a Dealership where you can use it. Alternately, prices are often negotiable, so you can call (or stop by) the Service Department at your local Dealership and ask for a better price than their current one. Or if there is a coupon for another Dealership, ask your Dealer if they will meet or beat the other Dealer's price. Or use the other Dealer. Keep in mind that you can also use Ford Dealerships for routine service (and some other services), if there are offers for "The Works" available. Generally speaking, some of the Lincoln perks may not/will not be available, such as a complementary loaner, etc. Good luck.

Hi crushalot. I can confirm that my seat-bottoms and seat-backs both cool down. I can not tell you how much or in as much detail as your tests, but they do cool. Hopefully Lincoln Concierge will get Lincoln Engineering involved in order to solve this for you. Keep us updated and good luck.

Hi Jordan. Your 2.0T MKZ engine does not have a serviceable fuel filter. It is located in the fuel tank, is considered a lifetime part, and does not require changing, as per Lincoln/Ford. There may be a fuel filter "available", but you would need to drop the fuel tank and remove the fuel pump to access and change it. Unless our MKZ's have an access panel beneath the rear seat, in which case you would need to remove the bottom of the back seat to reach the access panel, then remove the fuel pump from the fuel tank (through that access panel), to get to the fuel filter. I also checked the Maintenance Schedule, and do not see any mention of the 2.0T engine requiring or recommending a fuel filter change at 60,000 miles. Perhaps you can link us to where you find that information so we can double check all the information. Hope this information helps and good luck.