2005 Lincoln Mark LT
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Oh my. 
I will be trading in my 04 when that comes out for sure. Holy Crap is that SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
I will be trading in my 04 when that comes out for sure. Holy Crap is that SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!
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It looks like most Lariats to me. Only different grill, badging, and embroidery. I personally see that interior everyday. Help me to understand why this is considered such a BadA--. It is the same truck, isn't it?
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New Lincoln pickup slated for production
Lincoln is preparing to re-enter the pickup market. Ford Motor Co. is developing a full-sized Lincoln pickup based off the redesigned Ford F-150 Crew Cab. The four-door Lincoln is expected to go into production in July 2005, according to the product forecasting arm of J.D. Power and Associates. While much of the sheet metal is expected to be shared with the Crew Cab, the Lincoln pickup's front end will draw styling cues from the Lincoln Navigator SUV. This will be Lincoln's second attempt to grab incremental sales from a pickup. The Blackwood entered production in 2001 but was killed in August 2002.
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Lincoln preparing to re-enter the pickup market with F-150-based model
By RICK KRANZ | Automotive News
DETROIT -- It's deja vu: Lincoln is preparing to re-enter the pickup market.
Ford Motor Co. is developing a full-sized Lincoln pickup based off the redesigned Ford F-150 Crew Cab.
The four-door Lincoln is expected to go into production in July 2005, according to the product forecasting arm of J.D. Power and Associates. J.D. Power is estimating production at 15,000 to 20,000 units annually.
While much of the sheet metal is expected to be shared with the Crew Cab, the Lincoln pickup's front end will draw styling cues from the Lincoln Navigator SUV.
"We're really pleased with the launch of the F-150," Lincoln Mercury spokeswoman Sara Tatchio says. "We've looked for several years at different options for Lincoln Mercury showrooms, and this is certainly something to consider."
While not confirming that Lincoln will offer the pickup, she says that "for a long time dealers have been interested in a pickup truck."
This will be Lincoln's second attempt to grab incremental sales from a pickup. The Blackwood entered production in 2001 but was killed in August 2002 after only 4,000 units were produced. Production and quality problems were cited, along with the vehicle's limited appeal.
Rather than having a traditional bed, the Blackwood's composite bed was carpeted, illuminated and covered with a tonneau that could not be removed, making the vehicle useless for most pickup use. It also was available only in black and only two-wheel drive was offered. The new Lincoln will be a traditional pickup.
Jeff Schuster, director of product analysis at J.D. Power's Troy, Mich. office, doubts that the Blackwood's failure will hurt Lincoln's new pickup.
The Blackwood "came and went so fast," Schuster says. There was little advertising for the vehicle, he says, and those familiar with the Blackwood probably saw it at an auto show.
New Lincoln pickup slated for production
Lincoln is preparing to re-enter the pickup market. Ford Motor Co. is developing a full-sized Lincoln pickup based off the redesigned Ford F-150 Crew Cab. The four-door Lincoln is expected to go into production in July 2005, according to the product forecasting arm of J.D. Power and Associates. While much of the sheet metal is expected to be shared with the Crew Cab, the Lincoln pickup's front end will draw styling cues from the Lincoln Navigator SUV. This will be Lincoln's second attempt to grab incremental sales from a pickup. The Blackwood entered production in 2001 but was killed in August 2002.
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(21:37:50 Jan. 04, 2004)
Lincoln preparing to re-enter the pickup market with F-150-based model
By RICK KRANZ | Automotive News
DETROIT -- It's deja vu: Lincoln is preparing to re-enter the pickup market.
Ford Motor Co. is developing a full-sized Lincoln pickup based off the redesigned Ford F-150 Crew Cab.
The four-door Lincoln is expected to go into production in July 2005, according to the product forecasting arm of J.D. Power and Associates. J.D. Power is estimating production at 15,000 to 20,000 units annually.
While much of the sheet metal is expected to be shared with the Crew Cab, the Lincoln pickup's front end will draw styling cues from the Lincoln Navigator SUV.
"We're really pleased with the launch of the F-150," Lincoln Mercury spokeswoman Sara Tatchio says. "We've looked for several years at different options for Lincoln Mercury showrooms, and this is certainly something to consider."
While not confirming that Lincoln will offer the pickup, she says that "for a long time dealers have been interested in a pickup truck."
This will be Lincoln's second attempt to grab incremental sales from a pickup. The Blackwood entered production in 2001 but was killed in August 2002 after only 4,000 units were produced. Production and quality problems were cited, along with the vehicle's limited appeal.
Rather than having a traditional bed, the Blackwood's composite bed was carpeted, illuminated and covered with a tonneau that could not be removed, making the vehicle useless for most pickup use. It also was available only in black and only two-wheel drive was offered. The new Lincoln will be a traditional pickup.
Jeff Schuster, director of product analysis at J.D. Power's Troy, Mich. office, doubts that the Blackwood's failure will hurt Lincoln's new pickup.
The Blackwood "came and went so fast," Schuster says. There was little advertising for the vehicle, he says, and those familiar with the Blackwood probably saw it at an auto show.
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Originally posted by skiultr
It looks like most Lariats to me. Only different grill, badging, and embroidery. I personally see that interior everyday. Help me to understand why this is considered such a BadA--. It is the same truck, isn't it?
It looks like most Lariats to me. Only different grill, badging, and embroidery. I personally see that interior everyday. Help me to understand why this is considered such a BadA--. It is the same truck, isn't it?
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No offense taken, you did not make it personal against me. I still just don't see that much difference other than interchangeable trim pieces. I could order the FX4 interior trim and replace my Faux Wood or the Lincoln grill to replace my honeycomb.
Is it the cosmetic stuff that stirs personal opinion. I am not a FORD-GUY and this is my first FMC purchase, but when it comes to building trucks anyone with perspective has to admit Ford is the standard. Having said that, is there Ford/Lincoln mystique that I do not know about? I still just don't see it. It is like saying the Ford Focus is better than the Mazda version or vice-versa. Was the Cadillac Cimmaron better than the Cavalier? I am laughing now as that was just plainly a bad idea. You get my point though.
Is it the cosmetic stuff that stirs personal opinion. I am not a FORD-GUY and this is my first FMC purchase, but when it comes to building trucks anyone with perspective has to admit Ford is the standard. Having said that, is there Ford/Lincoln mystique that I do not know about? I still just don't see it. It is like saying the Ford Focus is better than the Mazda version or vice-versa. Was the Cadillac Cimmaron better than the Cavalier? I am laughing now as that was just plainly a bad idea. You get my point though.
Last edited by skiultr; Jan 4, 2004 at 10:33 PM.