2008 Lincoln Mark LT

Dressing Up a Workhorse

Lincoln's Mark LT pickup is a rugged ride with a full complement of luxury features.

The Lincoln Mark LT is a dressed-up Ford F-150 pickup.

The Mark LT offers a roomy and luxurious cabin, plenty of amenities, and all of the rugged utility of Ford’s workhorse full-size trucks: It can tow up to 8,900 pounds. It competes with the Cadillac Escalade EXT and Hummer H2 SUT and is designed for wealthy folks who need to tow a heavy boat or horse trailer and travel off-road.

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The recent addition of a foot-longer cargo bed as an option speaks to the Lincoln Mark LT's role as a hardworking vehicle and not just a status symbol. The extended bed is 6.5 feet long (versus 5.5 feet for the standard one) and adds a foot to the wheelbase and overall length.

Other recent changes include a new grille and headlamp design, an auto-dimming mirror on the driver’s side; and chrome on the taillamps. A new monochrome appearance package offers body-colored grille trim, bumpers, and mirror caps, with chrome step bars. Optional 20-inch chrome wheels are newly available, as are power-folding heated outside mirrors.

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Inside there’s additional ebony wood on the steering wheel and doors. A chrome Lincoln logo is affixed to the seat backs and center console lid. Ebony seats with black trim are newly available. An Elite package comes with chrome step bars, a navigation system, power moonroof, Reverse Sensing System, and a trailer tow package. The navigation system is also a new stand-alone option.

The Ford F-150’s 5.4-liter Triton V8 engine with electronic throttle control provides motivation for this stout vehicle and generates a hefty 300 hp. Unfortunately, it only comes mated to a four-speed automatic transmission; a five- or six-speed would afford smoother operation and improve fuel economy.

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The Lincoln Mark LT is available with rear-wheel drive or electronic shift-on-the-fly four-wheel drive. As you might imagine, given its size, weight, and power, it’s a gas guzzler.

The Lincoln Mark LT’s suspension has been softened a bit to help provide a smoother and, theoretically, more luxurious ride. Four-wheel antilock disc brakes with electronic brake-force distribution are standard to help bring this 5,000-pound-plus vehicle, and whatever it’s pulling, to a stop.

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The truck’s seats and other elements are upholstered in rich leather. Additional sound-deadening materials keep road, tire, wind, and engine noise from entering the passenger compartment. Heated seats and a premium audio system with a six-disc CD changer are among the truck’s many standard features. Options include power-adjustable pedals, a limited-slip rear axle, power-sliding rear window, and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.