Lincoln Calls it a Concept but Dont Expect It to Change Much Before its 2005 Launch

The Mark LT concept truck, soon to become a 2006 model when it goes into production next year, is Fords second attempt to launch a full-size pickup truck in its Lincoln Mercury division. The poor-selling Lincoln Blackwood, which was based on the old F-150 pickup, was discontinued after two years of production. Still, it didnt deter the company from trying again, this time off of the new F-150.

The Mark LT will combine Lincolns luxury features and the usefulness of the new F-150, OConnor said.

"The Mark LT has functionality which, for whatever

The Mark LT is Ford Motors second attempt to launch a full-size Lincoln pickup truck. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

The pickup will be called a "Mark" because thats the name that Lincoln has traditionally reserved for vehicles that

The Atlantic Pearl colored Mark LT concept features a chrome waterfall grille with a Lincoln star that gets illuminated at night. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

At the front of the Atlantic Pearl colored Mark LT concept is a chrome waterfall grille, with a Lincoln star that gets illuminated at night. It also has other touches of chrome on the exterior, from the shiny bumpers, to bright body side cladding that looks like "shining armor," to the 20-inch spokes wheels, door handles and mirror caps.

With 300 horsepower and 365 foot-pounds of torque, the Mark LT has the strength to act like a truck. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

The use of chrome gives the LT a look of "rugged elegance," said J Mays, Ford Vice President, Design.

Peaking Under the LTs Hood

Based on the all-new F-150 architecture--meaning that it has a full-box, hydro-formed frame that greatly stiffens the pickups ride while vastly improving its occupant crash protection, the Mark LT has the strength to act like a truck. Added to that will be a 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton

The Mark LT has a double wishbone front suspension and a Hotchkiss-design rear suspension. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

With a 14 meter (46-foot) turning radius, the Mark LT makes a tighter turning circle than a Dodge Ram Quad Cab, though a Chevy Silverado with Quadrasteer would out turn it.

The Lincoln pickup would be equipped with standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, and standard electronic brake force distribution (EBD), which manages the brake force between the front and rear wheels to reduce braking distances,

The Lincoln Mark LT has one of Ford Motor Co.s best interiors, using light color, anti-scratch premium leather, and textured aluminum surrounding the climate control and audio controls on the center stack. (Photo: Ford Motor Company)

The Mark LT has a double wishbone front suspension to handle bumps with ease and a Hotchkiss-design rear suspension with outboard shocks for a softer ride without compromising its towing and hauling capabilities.

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