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MKZ 2.7 and 3.0 in FWD

Started by MKS Tom, May 17, 2020, 07:10:18 PM

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MKS Tom

I find it pretty hilarious that Lincoln offered these in FWD models.  I would imagine the torque steer is crazy.  However, it appeals to me for a very specific reason.  Getting the performance and features you get with a vehicle like this while bypassing the truly awful PTU Ford has designed with their vehicles.  If these were RWD instead there would be no question I would own one of them but FWD with this kind of power has to eat up tires quickly.  Does anyone have one of these?  I would be more interested in the 3.0 TT version.  Thanks. 
2013 Lincoln MKS ecoboost, 70,000 miles.  3 bar map 93 tune (E30 in the future) by both AJP Turbo and Ortiz Performance.  PPE catted down pipes, EPP dual CAI (not yet installed so K&N drop in), .026 gapped SP542, 170 degree thermostat, Dynomax axlebacks, and Power Stop Z23 pads and rotors.

Macgyver

I drove both engines a few months ago. Felt strong but both were on AWD platforms.

MKS Tom

Quote from: Macgyver on May 17, 2020, 09:43:56 PM
I drove both engines a few months ago. Felt strong but both were on AWD platforms.

I am sure both do fine on AWD.  The 3.0 especially.  I just have been looking at options that get around a Ford PTU.
2013 Lincoln MKS ecoboost, 70,000 miles.  3 bar map 93 tune (E30 in the future) by both AJP Turbo and Ortiz Performance.  PPE catted down pipes, EPP dual CAI (not yet installed so K&N drop in), .026 gapped SP542, 170 degree thermostat, Dynomax axlebacks, and Power Stop Z23 pads and rotors.

Brucelinc

I have a Continental with the 3.0 and AWD.    I can't imagine having a 3.0 MKZ without AWD although it is detuned from 400 HP to 350 in the FWD versions.

While the PTU still doesn't hold much lube, it is water cooled in the 2017+ Continental and presumably also in the MKZ.    I have no particular worries about the PTU in my Lincoln.   The torque vectoring system works very well for cornering and it hooks up very well from a dig.   

SHOdded

2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

MKS Tom

I am not sure I would actually take the plunge to get a FWD vehicle with that much power due to torque steer but I truly do loathe the PTU Ford makes.  lol
2013 Lincoln MKS ecoboost, 70,000 miles.  3 bar map 93 tune (E30 in the future) by both AJP Turbo and Ortiz Performance.  PPE catted down pipes, EPP dual CAI (not yet installed so K&N drop in), .026 gapped SP542, 170 degree thermostat, Dynomax axlebacks, and Power Stop Z23 pads and rotors.

Brucelinc

Quote from: MKS Tom on May 19, 2020, 07:00:36 AM
I am not sure I would actually take the plunge to get a FWD vehicle with that much power due to torque steer but I truly do loathe the PTU Ford makes.  lol

Why do you hate it so much?   I put around 75,000 miles on my MKS and it must have had at least 100 trips down the quarter mile.   PTU never gave me any trouble at all.   I simply changed the lube in it annually.

SM105K

Quote from: Brucelinc on May 19, 2020, 09:12:16 AM
Quote from: MKS Tom on May 19, 2020, 07:00:36 AM
I am not sure I would actually take the plunge to get a FWD vehicle with that much power due to torque steer but I truly do loathe the PTU Ford makes.  lol

Why do you hate it so much?   I put around 75,000 miles on my MKS and it must have had at least 100 trips down the quarter mile.   PTU never gave me any trouble at all.   I simply changed the lube in it annually.

I wonder that too.  They are plenty strong and I not seen a PTU break due to being over powered.  They fail because of heat.  The heat kills the fluid, once thermal break down occurs, bearings do not get lube and they fail.  Once that happens....done.
"M" 2013 SHO PP | AJPTurbo E30 Tune | FS HPFP | Stock IC with Ice Water DIY Sprayer | PPE Downpipes | Custom Magnaflow Resonator | 3rd Cat Delete | Derale Upgraded Trans Cooler | Dicunzolo Gen2 Trans Mounts| EPP Noisemaker Eliminator | MSD Coil Over Plugs | SP-542's | UPR Dual Valve Catch Can | K&N Drop In | Power Stop Slotted and Drilled Rotors with Stock PP Pads | H&R Springs  | AVS Flush Deflector | 802SHO Custom Splitter | Duraflex Chin Spoiler | Curva Concept C7's | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber | 411 HP and 546 TQ |

"The Fukus" 2013 Focus ST | Boomba BOV | FSWerks Short Shifter | Power Stop Brakes | Continental DWS06 Extreme Contact Rubber |

MKS Tom

Quote from: SM105K on May 19, 2020, 10:20:11 AM
Quote from: Brucelinc on May 19, 2020, 09:12:16 AM
Quote from: MKS Tom on May 19, 2020, 07:00:36 AM
I am not sure I would actually take the plunge to get a FWD vehicle with that much power due to torque steer but I truly do loathe the PTU Ford makes.  lol

Why do you hate it so much?   I put around 75,000 miles on my MKS and it must have had at least 100 trips down the quarter mile.   PTU never gave me any trouble at all.   I simply changed the lube in it annually.

I wonder that too.  They are plenty strong and I not seen a PTU break due to being over powered.  They fail because of heat.  The heat kills the fluid, once thermal break down occurs, bearings do not get lube and they fail.  Once that happens....done.

Mine failed a few months after I bought it and even after I had it serviced.  Based on my personal experience and seeing so many others post about their PTU failures has given me a very unfavorable opinion on them.  My MKS will be fine with a new PTU and that I'll service it still but it doesn't mean it was not poorly engineered.  Unless you are buying the car new you never know how it was taken car of.  I won't buy a new car on principal due to loss of value right away so it is always a factor to some extent. 
2013 Lincoln MKS ecoboost, 70,000 miles.  3 bar map 93 tune (E30 in the future) by both AJP Turbo and Ortiz Performance.  PPE catted down pipes, EPP dual CAI (not yet installed so K&N drop in), .026 gapped SP542, 170 degree thermostat, Dynomax axlebacks, and Power Stop Z23 pads and rotors.

Blackhawk

I replaced my 2011 SHO with a 2017 MKZ 3.0t awd with drivers package.  Very happy with the purchase.  They actually detune the FWD models to 350HP instead of 400HP presumably for the lack of traction and torque steer.

Blackhawk

The continental is offered in the 2.7 but the MKZ gets only a 3.0t, 2.0t, and the hybrid .