The new Lincoln "F -150" - 2006 Mark LT

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06-20-2005, 10:49 PM

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sattie, I am a little confused.I thought the Mark LT and the F150 had the same suspension and drive train.If this is the case, can you tell me what makes the Mark LT ride better?Thanks!

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06-21-2005, 12:52 PM

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Classy

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Originally Posted by gregarobinson

I saw this at the Lincoln dealer this weekend. Lots of chrome, including some fancy chrome wheels. It's basically my 04 Lariat with more chrome.

Opinion shopping here, what do others think?

I think it looks classy. The Escalade and Escalade EXT prove there's a market for an upscale truck. Maybe it's not F-150 huge, but Lincoln needs more models and new models and this is a pretty easy way to add one. The waterfall grill is nice, among the other luxo add-ons.

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06-21-2005, 12:54 PM

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I guess I'm too young

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Originally Posted by BigF350

Just on a side note.
Who else feels that rebadging a Ford Fusion (a 3.0l V6 economy sedan) and calling it a Lincoln Zephyr (which was originally one of the mose beautiful vehicles available, and had V12 power) is a bit sacreligous?

I guess I'm too young to know of a previous Zephyr, but I think the new Zephyr is a nicer-looking Fusion. Let's face it, Lincoln and Mercury have been using rebadged and upgraded Ford products since before I was born. What's new about this, other than reusing a name? If the Zephyr isn't too much more than the Fusion, I will get it over the Fusion. How much that is, I'm not sure of yet.

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06-21-2005, 12:56 PM

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Maybe not the same

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sattie, I am a little confused.I thought the Mark LT and the F150 had the same suspension and drive train.If this is the case, can you tell me what makes the Mark LT ride better?Thanks!

I thought I heard that the Lincoln was using a slightly softer-sprung suspension. I personally wouldn't mind giving up some of the stiffness of my FX4's off-road suspension. It's not like I'm going to go boulder-climbing with it. The standard suspension would do fine with the "normal" off-roading I do.

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