Also new for 2007, Mark LT proclaims its Lincoln heritage with tasteful new chrome Lincoln stars on the seatbacks and the console lid. Genuine ebony wood has been added to the upper steering wheel arc which complements the Ebony wood generously applied to the center stack and door trim panels.

A new monochrome appearance package is now available and includes a body colored grille surround; body colored bumpers; mirror caps and chrome step bars.

Mark LT will now offer three new interior color combinations: Ebony seats with Black piping; Dove Grey seats with Black piping and Light Parchment seats with Pebble piping. Ebony seats with Black piping are new for 2007.

Mark LT interior features a lavish use of premium leather on its twin front-row power heated captain's chairs and its 60/40 flip-up split rear bench seat. Premium leather is also generously applied to the steering wheel and center console; while plush carpet completes the opulence of the interior.

Standard luxury amenities abound; such as electronic automatic temperature control; an MP3-capable Audiophile sound system with 6-disc; in-dash CD player with subwoofer and overhead rail storage system and trip computer; among other items. Available features are topped by the new-for-2007 DVD-based navigation system. Among the other available items are power fold memory sideview mirrors; power moonroof; SIRIUS satellite radio and a rear-seat DVD entertainment system.


Mark LT Powertrain and chassis

Mark LT benefits from a fully-boxed frame; liquid-filled engine hydromounts; thick window side glass; inset doors with double-layer seals and more; to help limit unwanted road; tire; wind and engine noise in the cabin.

The full-sized luxury vehicle buyer not only wants to move quietly; but also to travel well; even when hard at work. The Mark LT delivers on this promise with a standard 5.4-liter; 3-valve Triton V-8 engine that produces 300 horsepower at 5;000 rpm and 365 pound-feet of torque at 3;750 rpm.

Mark LT's 5.4-liter Triton engine uses a 3-valve head design to enhance power and torque and an advanced electronic throttle control system that improves power response and modulation. The engine is particularly well suited for a luxury truck due to its engineered-in refinements in sound quality. Engine noise; vibration and harshness are limited by use of a tuned intake resonator and low-restriction exhaust system.

Essential to meeting the driving dynamics expected of a pickup truck worthy of the Lincoln nameplate; the Mark LT is built on a stable hydroformed frame that forms a closed "box" section; as opposed to the traditional "C" frame rail design. The result is increased stiffness and stronger attachment points for the body and suspension for excellent handling and a quiet; composed ride.

A substantial contributor to the new Mark LT's driving feel - plush; yet connected to the road - is a front suspension that reacts to absorb bumps but stands strong against steering forces. Both 4x2 and 4x4 models use a coil-over-shock; long-spindle double wishbone front suspension.

For increased handling and a more aggressive stance; the front track is 67.0 inches wide; which helps increase control while braking; reduce tire wear and enhance handling and steering precision.

Mark LT's Hotchkiss-design rear suspension has been optimized with rear shock absorbers placed outboard of the frame rails - a pickup truck segment trait shared only with Ford's iconic F-150. The rear shocks are positioned outboard to maximize their effect at reducing body lean and can be tuned for a smoother ride.

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