The Zephyr's steering wheel was leather-wrapped with real wood grips and satin-nickel audio, climate, and cruise control buttons. To purchase a Lincoln map update, visit the. Ensure that the navigation system is on. I loved my Saab 9-5 I had for the past but wanted a change. The sole engine offered in the Zephyr was an all-aluminum 3. .
Ford's MyKey system is wired in as well: it lets drivers configure the car for pre-set speed limits and stereo volume levels, which Ford says lets younger operators drive more safely. Optional all-wheel drive feels like a setback, adding a few hundred pounds of curb weight without promising much more traction, except in the northern tier. The Bridge of Weir leather seats and real wood trim unless you choose a metallic finish instead are lustrous to the touch, if the plastics facing the console are not. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle. Manual Description Recording saving music your jukebox, accessing the music your jukebox, pairing your phone through your navigation system, modifying your phone book call history.
The style is classic subtle luxury. It's a structural clone of the Ford Fusion, after all, but to us that means four adults can fit inside with good comfort, swaddled in Lincoln's upgraded materials. The only items that have been replaced are windshield wipers and tires. Cars finally started to reach dealerships in sufficient quantities by mid-March 2013. Please do not leave your vehicle unattended. The Zephyr's sole powertrain was a 3. These surfaces were contrasted with chrome-bezeled gauges, circular, chrome-finished vents and a metallic center stack where the radio and climate controls are housed.
For further information, please refer to the Voice recognition chapter. Spring rates, bushings, and dampers have been specially tuned for the Zephyr to provide excellent ride comfort without compromising handling. At that time, the only Lincoln manufactured was the which was a full-size sedan, and Lincoln, under the direction of , Henry Ford's only son, hoped to introduce a smaller product to compete with the , and the , a smaller sibling offered at Cadillac dealerships. Your system has a large range of features, yet is easy to use. Its release date was again pushed back after Ford looked to iron out any possible quality issues. My new Lincoln was several thousand dollars less than the C-class Mercedes I had compared, plus I was able to get a lease deal that better fit my budget. It has a powerful 3.
Lincoln had previously used the Zephyr name in the late 30's for the smaller line of mid-size vehicles. Please refer toStatus barsin theSystem Overviewchapter for more information. Over taking is very easy and the power is easily tapped when you need to get around slower traffic. This powertrain was identical to the V6 powertrain available in the Fusion and Milan from 2006-2009. All Zephyrs featured low-profile tires on 17x7. Ford strongly recommends that you use extreme caution when using any device or feature that may take your focus off the road. It's good enough for two large adults in long-trip comfort.
The Hybrid's trunk is smaller, the space given up to house the battery pack. All versions are tuned for quiet, stress-free driving instead of brisk responsiveness, especially the all-wheel-drive versions, which add a few hundred pounds to the curb weight. Every other aspect of the car has been flawless. An intelligent all-wheel-drive system was now available, seamlessly distributing power to each wheel for optimum traction. The car is just the right size for the city, though the trunk is smallish.
While Lincoln plans its future around a new lineup of vehicles, today's upscale Fords have been criticized for being just that--lightly upgraded versions of cars and crossovers you can get somewhere else, for less. Air conditioned seat wow and an auxiliary connector for my ipod. Ensure that the navigation system is on. The Zephyr uses a coil-over damper, short- and long-arm front suspension with double-ball-joint control arms while the rear suspension is an independent multi-link design with lower control arms and a 17 mm 0. A complete redesign of the Ford Fusion line-up was scheduled for the 2013. The chairs are comfortable for long drives, and the driving position is lower than in other Lincolns, with a lot of leg and knee room.
All Zephyrs feature standard four-wheel disc brakes with. Further, I have alll the bells and whistles: heated and cooled seats, blind spot indication, rear view camera, front lights that turn in the direction the car is turning, etc. Navigation guidance is shown on the touchscreen display and is supplemented with voice prompts. This was an unprecedented move for such a big product launch, but Ford felt it would be profitable in the long run. Screen selections are made by touching the desired area on the touchscreen. The engine was tuned to produce 265 hp 196 kW at 6250 rpm and 249 lb·ft 337 N·m of torque at 4500 rpm. Much more supportive than the C-class seats I've sat in.
The Zephyr featured a revised interior from the Fusion and Milan. I am not sure if this was a communication error or just negligence. Archived from on February 12, 2009. Lincoln officially revived in the fall of 2005 as a for the and ; the vehicles were based on the , which was derived from the. I love all of the features it has, for example, the ac seats are awesome, the gas mileage is great, the sunroof, automatic windows and locks, and memory seats. We recommend against the use of any handheld device while driving, encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible and that you become aware of applicable state and local laws that may affect use of electronic devices while driving. I purchased my car in April 2012.
Lincoln also delivers green-driving training with a lovely bouquet. And the wings are clipped, brought down to earth in a much more palatable form. Gas mileage is very good, I recently got 40mpg cruising down the highway at 68 mph for 4 hours, 98 degrees outside. Thin ribbons of metallic trim circle big panels of dash handsomely, and that's a detail that's authentically drawn from the Lincoln history book. Select your vehicle model and year from the dropdown menu and the appropriate update will appear.