mydadslincoln Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I've had our new 2014 MKZ hybrid for a few weeks now and am frustrated with some design flaws that I wouldn't have been able to find in a test drive. Firstly, Is anyone else's satellite radio reception as spotty with the slightest tree branch interference? I also have a new 2014 Honda CR-V and that car's satellite reception is great in my tree-line neighborhood and even garage. When I drive the Lincoln though, it cuts in an out constantly. The test drives were in a wide open area and it was passable. Is anyone else having this issue? Also I can't seem to use the LATCH child safety seat system for the middle rear seat like I can with the CR-V. It's the safest spot in the car, why wouldn't they allow for installation there. I paid twice as much for the Lincoln than the CR-V and it's just not making the comparative grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scats Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Yes. I have the same problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Boltz Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I have good Sirius reception. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydadslincoln Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 Even in tree-lined neighborhoods, Rusty Boltz? My CR-V even gets reception in parking garages (unless we go underground), but in the Lincoln, the slightest overhead obstruction causes a problem. I appreciate the responses, guys! This helps a ton when I talk to the service dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenZ Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Even in tree-lined neighborhoods, Rusty Boltz? My CR-V even gets reception in parking garages (unless we go underground), but in the Lincoln, the slightest overhead obstruction causes a problem. I appreciate the responses, guys! This helps a ton when I talk to the service dept. I never knew your should get Sirius reception inside! :) They tell you when you initialize it that your car must be outside for 45 minutes or something like that. I've always used the point when Sirius goes off to know when I am completely in the garage and the door would shut! Pretty much the same on a 2005 Chrysler 300, 2007 Jeep Wrangler, 2010 Acura, 2011 Jeep Wrangler and a 2013 Lincoln MKZ. The Chrysler and Acura had the shark fin as an antenna, the Jeeps have an antenna above the rollbar under the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Boltz Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 Even in tree-lined neighborhoods, Rusty Boltz? My CR-V even gets reception in parking garages (unless we go underground), but in the Lincoln, the slightest overhead obstruction causes a problem. I appreciate the responses, guys! This helps a ton when I talk to the service dept. Yes. Even in tree lined neighborhoods. The only time I lose reception is when I'm under a substantial structure, like a parking garage, or if I'm stopped under an overpass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydadslincoln Posted May 1, 2014 Author Share Posted May 1, 2014 The service center at my deal ran a test and said my reception was "perfect." Hardly. I alerted Lincoln to my issues (800-521-4140 or 800-232-5952) and they said they would log it. If anyone else has this issue, I suggest doing the same. Maybe if enough of us do, they'll upgrade to "Honda level" antennas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliff Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 I have the same problem with Sirius cutting out. Sirius said to have the dealer check out the radio. I did and it might be a little better. My past cars had XM which was much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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